Managers of Wealth Offshore

Not long for this world: Estate and succession planning in the Cayman Islands

Discussing incapacitation and death is not run-of-the-mill dinner table conversation.

New book! ‘Guernsey Trust Law’ by Tony Pursall and Matthew Guthrie

Where there is no clear Guernsey authority on a particular point of law it gives a reasoned view, drawing on relevant legal principles, together with a broad assessment of the confidence of which the authors hold that view.

Collas Crill Guidng You Through... Getting a Foreign Insolvency Officeholder Recognised in Jersey

The capacity and power of a foreign officeholder will be derived from the laws of the jurisdiction of the foreign officeholder's appointment

Conyers represents Carnival in the completion of its US$6 billion financing in the face of COVID-19 challenges

It closed on 8 April 2020, having been completed in a tight timeframe and with most involved working remotely.

Restructuring and Corporate Recovery measures in BVI – April 2020

Financial services firms are working remotely and there has been no interruption to business continuity for the sector.

Court of Appeal finds trustees not entitled to withhold certain privileged documents in response to subject access request from beneficiaries of Bahamian trust

Joint interest privilege is sometimes referred to as “joint privilege”, and that is the terminology used in the court’s judgment in the present case (though the court also recognises the use of the alternative term “joint interest

Restructuring and Corporate Recovery measures in Cayman – April 2020

The financial services sector has adapted well to the new restrictions and continues to operate effectively through the use of electronic filing and payment systems.

The DMS Solution For The New Cayman Islands CRS Compliance Form

Data collection, analysis and assessment and compliance functions will be an important factor in the Global Forum’s AEOI Peer Reviews.

Ogier IT capability supports timely closing for Index Ventures on its $2b fund raise

The funds are expected to split their investments between the US and Europe, and have again been backed by research organisations, universities, medical insititutes, pension funds and funds of funds.

Prosecutor Probes Ex-Swiss Bank CEO

The case has raised eyebrows in Switzerland, where insider trading convictions are rare and those of former top executives even more so.

Bahamian law firms line up layoffs

The legal business is a stagnant business today.

Offshore firm Harneys creates ‘ASS Unit’ while axing staff

"It’s a nightmare here... and nobody knows who is next", they said.

Carey Olsen advises on London property deal

The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Kate Andrews and included senior associate Mathew Du Val and associate Aldo Plater.

Ogier fields a 'top class' team in Luxembourg

I am delighted that individuals have gathered such excellent feedback

LP notices: self-isolation, defaults and capital call security in the Cayman Islands

As with any potential dispute, parties should seek specific advice from legal counsel at an early stage to determine the appropriate strategy and to ensure that any communications are validly delivered.

Trial by Zoom – a look at how Courts across common law jurisdictions are responding to the coronavirus

Globally, Courts have introduced a wide range of measures to respond to the virus.

Insurance Bulletin Spring 2020 by Conyers

As the market leading insurance legal practices in both Bermuda and Cayman

Hands off! EC court of appeal rules on beneficiaries’ standing to prevent interference with trust assets

The claimants initially obtained an injunction preventing the Cypriot administrator from changing the management and control of the BVI companies and their subsidiaries.

The High Court of Justice of England and Wales considers the impact of business interruption on a proposed transfer of insurance business

A judgment produced now may end up creating more work later with the need to compare the circumstances now and those at the adjourned hearing.

Chapter 15 recognition of Olinda BVI scheme signals success for Constellation restructuring

The US Courts had previously granted Chapter 15 recognition to the Brazilian judicial administrator of the other Constellation Group companies that were the subject of the restructuring.

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