Managers of Wealth Offshore

Walkers Advises Affinity Private Wealth Limited on Pinnacle Trustees Limited Acquisition

The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close by this month

Trustee scores full marks from Judge for textbook application

One of the fundamental issues was that the Settlor’s wish for the trust be distributed to his heirs in accordance with Shari’a inheritance principles conflicted with the underlying laws governing the discretionary trust in question which has a

Latest JFSC public statement and civil penalty: why all regulated businesses should take notice

The board of a regulated business should have the opportunity to hear how its existing framework and practice avoids the issues identified in this statement

UBS Court Date Set

Outgoing CEO Sergio Ermotti had hoped to leave the firm unfettered of past problems when he ends his nine-year tenure and hands over to new CEO Ralph Hamers in five months' time.

Ogier advises J D Wetherspoon plc on £141m equity raise

The Ogier team was led by partner Richard Daggett, assisted by managing associate Alexander Curry and associate Alex Fisher.

Bermuda: A Regulatory Update and Fund Structure Primer

Bermuda is globally respected for its leadership and proven record on compliance and transparency.

Court of Appeal finds that the court's exclusive jurisdiction can trump an arbitrator's ability to determine a just and equitable winding up

In an important decision, Re China CVS (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation (China CVS), the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal (the CICA) has provided welcome clarification on the tension between the exclusive jurisdiction of the court to determine whether i

Mourant changes Guernsey property focus

In the meantime, Mourant will continue to manage and complete all existing residential conveyancing transactions.

The Death of a Black Swan

A right to obtain an interlocutory injunction is not a cause of action.

Bedell Cristin advises on Premier Inn financing

The development includes the construction of a hotel, which is to become a Premier Inn, together with an office building, a restaurant and a multi-storey carpark.

WEBINAR: Remote working and data protection compliance for multinationals

Any device that is not on a secure network — from a laptop to a wireless printer to a thumb drive — represents a potential breach of data protection laws that could lead to fines

Aircraft repossession: using a Cayman Islands trust to hold the aircraft during remarketing

We are currently working with our aviation clients to amend transactions for delayed deliveries and deferrals of rent and other payments

Malta seizes $1 bn in fake Libyan money

“The central bank of Libya headquartered in Tripoli is Libya’s only legitimate central bank,” the US diplomatic arm said in a statement.

BVI: Court of Appeal Rules Black Swan Wrongly Decided

The Court of Appeal also ruled that the assets of a BVI company are not to be considered the assets of its shareholders such that the company's assets may be subject to a freezing injunction.

Caribbean and Latin American IP Filings on the Rise Again Amid Covid-19

Our team at HSM IP is available to help clients find the most practical solutions to the various issues posed.

Carlos De Serpa Pimentel Recognised in Citywealth's Top 100 Trust Litigators List

Carlos has previously been recognised as a top trusts lawyer in Chambers Global, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, and more.

Economic Substance in the Time of COVID-19

The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law (Revised) (the ES Law) came into force in the Cayman Islands (the Islands) on 1 January 2019.

Offshore Business Update: Appleby

The purpose of this report is to help our clients better understand what “business as usual” in our jurisdictions* actually means.

Practically Speaking: Episode four - The liquidation process for BVI companies

The on-going duties and annual reporting obligations under the economic substance regime

Luxembourg Issues Guidance On DAC6 Tax Scheme Reporting

Member states' tax authorities are also required to exchange data on tax planning arrangements on an automatic basis.