Managers of Wealth Offshore

Overriding legal professional privilege - The iniquity exception

Legal professional privilege acts as an exception to the general disclosure and inspection rule. It has two parts - legal advice privilege and litigation privilege.

Law firm award shows Guernsey continues to shine in the private equity spotlight

Guernsey deals the law firm have worked on in the past year include a double fundraise by leading UK private equity investor Inflexion.

Implications of Coronavirus for Economic Substance and Corporate Tax Residence

Companies must also be mindful of the consequences of any adjustments to their operating procedures in jurisdictions other than Jersey, which may not take into account the COVID-19 pandemic when assessing the tax residence of companies.

Legal update: Rusnano Capital AG

The main question for the Court to determine was whether the fact that the trust instrument contained a power to add further beneficiaries meant that Section 53 (3) could not be invoked by the sole beneficiary to terminate the Trust.

Covid-19: What Is Maples Group Doing?

With offices in 18 locations and multiple time zones around the world, the Maples Group is positioned to ensure business continuity for our clients.

Tried-and-tested principles of construction used to interpret trust settlement

The trustee sought assistance from the court in the form of an application under section 48 of the Trusts Law

Judge Tells Government Lawyer Court Can’t Stop Pension Penalties

Now, with the help of an outside consulting firm, District Court Judge Curtis Gomez is trying to determine how much in penalties and interest must be paid in addition to the delinquent contributions.

Appraising section 238 "fair value" proceedings in the Cayman Islands: an overview

The procedure for section 238 proceedings is largely prescribed by the statutory wording of section 238 itself, which sets out the formalities to be complied with by both the company and the dissenting shareholders.

Cross-CI team advises on the acquisition of Condor Ferries

Working alongside White & Case LLP in London, the Ogier team comprised of Raulin Amy, Matthew Shaxson and Alexander Curry in Jersey and Craig Cordle, James Walsh and James Dickinson in Guernsey.

Appleby advise purchasers of one of the Channel Islands’ most prestigious country estates

Appleby’s high value residential property team is made up of experienced practitioners with a commitment to delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service in a friendly and approachable manner.

Carey Olsen named best law firm for fund structuring at PE Wire European Awards

Carey Olsen has won the Best Law Firm – Fund Structuring category at the 2020 PE Wire European Awards.

Updates to the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime

The amending legislation introduces an obligation for corporate services providers (“CSPs”), enhances the powers of the competent authority and refines the ownership percentage thresholds.

Navigating the Perils of SDLT on Mixed-Use Non-Residential Rates

The property included a substantial house together with a detached garage which was used as an office as well as a stable yard and paddocks for horses.

Exiled Bitmain Co-Founder Is Fighting Back With Second Lawsuit

The case adds to the ongoing litigation in the Cayman Islands Zhan has filed against the company he co-founded with Jihan Wu in 2013

Prosecution closes arguments in case against Pilatus owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad

United States Attorney Office is expected to close its arguments in its case against Pilatus Bank owner Ali Sadr Hasheminejad on Monday, 9 March

Kate Kirk named Woman of the Year - Business Services

Kate joined Ogier in 2015 to lead on the firm's award-winning rebrand, and has since also seen Ogier win awards for its website and social media marketing.

Crooked Banker Tapped Professionals to Manage Web of Dirty Money

The company was cratering and its creditors, including a Swiss bank, were circling.

Two Mourant wins at Citywealth Powerwomen Awards

The winners were announced last night in London

Partner Named Woman Of The Year Award - Professional Services

The awards were aimed at senior women demonstrating leadership or having attained a substantial leadership position.

Malta tax advisors named in Spanish money laundering probe

They were carried out by “two players’ agents linked to one of the representation agencies with the highest turnover in Europe” – the Spanish ministry for the interior said.