Managers of Wealth Offshore

Barbados: Economic substance legislation repealed and replaced - Deloitte

The Director will continue to assess high risk intellectual property companies

Jersey's data protection law reform - new charging model approved

Although the maximum fee under this new model is £1,600, the proposals are based on the assumption that only 0.1% of data controllers or processors would be likely to incur such a charge, with the majority of businesses paying £7

Maple's Lawyers Lead in 2020 Legal 500 Caribbean Guide

The firm also received 11 practice group placements with eight practice groups achieving a Tier 1 ranking.

Conyers hosts Truman Bodden Law School students for IBA Webinar in celebration of 100 years of women in law

The webinar featured a panel of female lawyers, “rainmakers”, from around the world sharing their road to success and the techniques that they found most effective for cultivating their practices.

Collas Crill BVI Converts to Limited Partnership

As of 1 January 2020, the BVI office will officially trade as 'Collas Crill L.P' and continue to offer its award-winning legal services to clients existing and new.

Judy Lee awarded the offshore award for the third time by Euromoney Legal Media Group

During her career Judy has won numerous awards and is regularly recognised by the legal directories as one of Asia’s leading lawyers, with strong corporate finance, capital markets and investment fund experience.

LGL’s Edward Buckland Listed as One of the 2020 eprivateclient 50 Most Influential

This listing reflects Ed’s extremely high standing in the private client community and his fiduciary expertise.

Be Extraordinary: Wellbeing at Ogier

Law firms can get a bad press when it comes to wellbeing – and in the past it hasn't all been undeserved.

Watchdog chases firms over money laundering rules

Earlier in the year the regulator had asked 400 firms to complete risk assessments to demonstrate

Carey Olsen secures double shortlisting at Citywealth's Magic Circle Awards 2020

In respect of its shortlisting for the UHNW Private Client Services Innovation of the Year category, Carey Olsen has been specifically recognised for the growth of its Bermuda office and its offering in the fintech sector.

Ogier's top-tier Cayman Trusts Advisory Group praised for "very personalised service" in Legal 500

The directory also highlights Ogier's Dispute Resolution team's pedigree with trust litigation and contentious probate, highlighting in particular the work of partners Rachael Reynolds and Jennifer Fox.

BCR Law Managing Partner named on eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential List

With over 20 years’ experience as a lawyer David has been acknowledged by the leading legal directories as demonstrating a ‘ natural elegance

Anti-Bartlett Provisions - Back on Track

The Court of First Instance found that DBS Trustee had been in “serious and flagrant” breach of its duties and had breached its ‘high level of supervisory duty’ in allowing Ji to make the high-risk transactions.

Top court rejects trustee's "high-level supervisory duty"

While the outcome in the case will be welcomed by trustees, and those in the private wealth management industry, it is important to note that the court's decision is based on the wording of the clause in question.

Americas Restructuring Review 2020

This chapter discusses the defining features of Bermuda’s insolvency landscape and the primary insolvency and rescue procedures available under Bermuda law, including compulsory liquidations and schemes of arrangements.

Revolutionising the business of law

During his time with Ogier he has noticed many evolutionary changes, including those in the relationship between the leadership team and its employees.

Ogier advises on Dream Global transaction

Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust is the owner and operator of a diversified high-quality portfolio of office and industrial properties located in key markets in Western Europe with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands.

Court of Appeal for Bermuda Clarifies Test for Leave to Appeal to the Privy Council

The Court’s findings Ultimately, the Court determined that the questions involved in the appeal were not of great general or public importance.

UAE shuts accounts of Maltese tycoon accused of journalist's murder

Eight months before her death, Caruana Galizia wrote in her blog about 17 Black

Bermuda's first privacy commissioner appointment - Is your organisation compliant with PIPA?

PIPA seeks to regulate the use of personal information by organisations in a manner which recognises both the need to protect the rights of individuals in relation to their personal information and the need for organisations to use personal information fo