Managers of Wealth Offshore

BVI Commercial Court confirms that only the Court may amend a BVI company's Register of Members

The Register of Members is therefore a critical document so far as a BVI company and its members are concerned.

Irish law firm asked for beneficial ownership deadline to be extended

Previously companies had to keep an internal register of those companies they had a beneficial ownership interest in.

Nation’s UK assets at risk of being seized over lawsuit

The dispute stems from Taipei’s efforts to regain the illegal gains of an arms dealer from accounts that a firm also filed a claim over

How a Neighbors’ Feud in Paradise Launched an International Rape Case

The fashion executive Peter Nygard has clashed for years with his neighbor in the Bahamas, the billionaire Louis Bacon. The latest development is a lawsuit saying Mr. Nygard sexually exploited teenage girls.

Court orders Credit Suisse to provide $1bn fraud related documents

Ruling Increases Pressure on Bank's New CEO to Address Litigation Risks

Carey Olsen is the leading legal adviser to Jersey domiciled funds

The firm now advises 378 Jersey domiciled schemes, up from 343 a year previously, and 88 ahead of its nearest competitor.

Democrats introduce bill to force corporations to disclose tax havens

The legislation aims to show which multinationals are avoiding their corporate taxes, and give investors information about the risks taken by the companies.

Monterey confirms Mourant has dominated the legal funds sector for 20 years

The annual Monterey Report is based upon the Jersey Financial Services Commission's list of regulated schemes as at 30 June 2019.

Rusnano: A Update (Or,What Constitutes "All the Beneficiaries"of a Trust)

Owing to the similarities between the relevant provision in the two islands' legislation, the appeal judgment is significant not only in respect of Guernsey trusts, but also Jersey trusts and practitioners.

Mourant advises on AIM Listing

The Mourant team was led by partner John Rochester and Counsel Alex Davies who advised on the Guernsey aspects of the listing, alongside UK counsel Howard Kennedy LLP.

Global Restructuring Review: The Art of the Pre-Pack - Cayman Islands

"The Art of the Pre-Pack" which, for the first time, provides a structured overview of pre-pack deals and how they can be deployed in different jurisdictions.

Appleby Advise Oaknorth Bank

The transaction included a facility for LV Care Group to redevelop one of their existing sites.

Cayman Islands, Panama Feel EU Blacklisting Not Warranted

The Cayman Islands also remains fully committed to cooperating with the EU and will continue to constructively engage with them with the view to be de-listed as soon as possible.

Mourant Partner awarded 2020 Dee Dee Skylar Women in Fund Finance Award

The award was presented by Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, Dave Wasserman, at the FFA Global Fund Finance Symposium in Miami last week.

New ILS Funds Will Be Impressive In Size

Discussing ILS market activity levels he said, “I think we’ll continue to see an increase.

Activist Shareholders: Removal Of Director

Shareholders often requisition a meeting to consider resolutions to effect changes to the board.

Carey Olsen advises on BVI acquisition

As part of the transaction, Landscape is being renamed Digital Landscape Group, Inc.

BVI Commercial Court Confirms That Only The Court May Amend A BVI Company's Register Of Members

There is no express power conferred by the BCA upon a BVI company or its directors which would permit them unilaterally to 'correct' any entry in the register of members.

Canada mulls publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry

Under the consultation, this would be extended to a publicly accessible registry or registries: either a single, centralized registry, or a network of provincial and territorial registries accessible through a single portal.

Harneys wins three Deal of the Year Awards from China Business Law Journal

Harneys’ Asia practice is known as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing offshore legal teams in the region.

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