07/03/2020
Those facing the most uncertainty, and risks of claims, may well be trustees of trusts that hold speculative or high-risk assets including investments in small business start-ups, private equity or venture capital funds, and technology companies
07/02/2020
Historically, the timing of the commencement of the voluntary liquidation of a Cayman Islands company was often driven primarily by the desire to avoid incurring the following year's annual government fees.
07/02/2020
The Law enforces that all closed-ended Cayman fund vehicles are required to register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) by 7 August 2020.
07/02/2020
The times we find ourselves living in are presenting us with challenges in all walks of life.
07/02/2020
Ireland and Luxembourg have both announced a six month deferral of the first reporting date under DAC6, the new EU Mandatory Disclosure Regime for certain cross border transactions which carry defined tax hallmarks.
07/01/2020
Update prepared by Simon Dickson (Partner, Cayman Islands) and Jaclyn Pascoe (Knowledge Management, Cayman Islands)
07/01/2020
Update prepared by Helen Wyatt (Partner, Guernsey) and Annaliese McGeoch (Associate, Guernsey)
07/01/2020
Trust Governance Navigating the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
07/01/2020
The funds team at Ogier acts for a number of high profile VC managers and has significant experience in guiding managers through the establishment and regulation of highly successful VC funds.
07/01/2020
The firm emphasizes its operational approach in partnership with management teams to grow and improve its portfolio companies.
07/01/2020
The JFSC had previously applied a similar proportionate and light-touch approach to very private structures
07/01/2020
Carey Olsen has promoted corporate lawyer David Taylor to the partnership, with effect from 1 July 2020.
07/01/2020
CILPA was created after the Law Society merged with the Cayman Bar Association.
06/30/2020
The fund attracted 275 investors from nearly 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
06/30/2020
The European Commission (EC) has noted that a globally interconnected financial system has contributed to the ability of criminals, money launderers and terrorists to hide and move funds around the world.
06/30/2020
Altera, owned by Intel, just lost a major case on corporate offshore tax evasion.
06/30/2020
The Court recognised the severe impact of COVID-19 and was sympathetic to the challenges faced by companies at this time.
06/29/2020
Walkers was lead adviser to Affinity on all Jersey law aspects of corporate, banking, regulatory and employment matters.
06/29/2020
Government’s recent decision to allow savers the early withdrawal of a portion of their pension funds has also increased public awareness of pensions.
06/28/2020
BVI-based Managing Associate Jenelle Archer (property and business), assisted in the property aspects of the deal.