12/09/2019
Advocate Corbett named as one of the top 100 International Powerwomen
Citywealth has just unveiled their list of the top 100 International Powerwomen which "recognises women who are power players within the international community".
Legal
12/06/2019
Two Partners named as International Powerwomen
'Our IPCT teams are highly regarded across the board, and their continued success means both the Guernsey and Jersey teams have grown this year, and this will continue in 2020.'
12/06/2019
BMA Forms View on Cannabis Related Risk
In the conduct of its business, the BMA-supervised licensed entity must continue to adhere to Bermuda’s legal and regulatory requirements as set forth by the BMA and other regulators.
12/06/2019
Validation Orders: the current state of play in the Cayman Islands
In arriving at the decision, Mangatal J helpfully reiterated the following principles that apply where a solvent company is seeking a validation order to dispose of its assets following the presentation of a winding-up petition against it
12/06/2019
Mourant tops the offshore rankings in global Powerwomen list
Mourant is in the running for 'Best Employer – Career Progression', as well as an impressive six individual awards
12/05/2019
Recent legal trends in Dispute Resolution in the Cayman Islands
Finally, this year we have seen a rise in demand for lawyers to give expert evidence in foreign proceedings or arbitrations on a variety on Cayman trust-law issues.
12/04/2019
Global web of firms for fraudsters created by British company Formations House
The documents show that the “formation agent” has repeatedly failed to carry out proper due diligence on clients and has set up companies for known fraudsters and organised criminals.
12/04/2019
Dickinson Gleeson shortlisted for Offshore Law Firm of the Year
They follow on from the recent publication of the legal directory’s 2020 rankings, in which the firm and a number of its partners featured.
12/04/2019
Reflections On The 16th Annual Isle Of Man Step Conference 2019
The main theme from this year’s conference is that it is as important as ever for trustees to be aware of their regulatory obligations
12/04/2019
Bermuda Introduces Incorporated Segregated Account Companies
Author Bio: Stephanie P. Sanderson is a Partner at BeesMont Law Limited.
12/04/2019
Population Management - the Real Story
So if the Law brings certainty and the new portal allows decisions to be made quickly why has it proved so controversial?
12/04/2019
Kate McCaffrey wins Rising Star Channel Islands Award
Kate is a corporate and banking specialist advising on a wide range of high-value international transaction
12/03/2019
Conference Poll Shows Nearly Half of Attendees Aware of Sexual Harassment in Their Workplace
The audiences were largely HR professionals who would normally be aware of reported incidents and investigations within their organisations.
12/03/2019
Prestigious new offices marks a bold step in Carey Olsen's London expansion
The move coincides with the arrival earlier this year of partners Jasmine Amaria and Richard Brown who head up a total complement of 35 staff.
12/02/2019
Harneys wins five awards at BVI Financial Services Gala
The Gala was held in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the BVI International Business Companies Act.
12/02/2019
Strong demand for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies continues
SPAC offerings are structured as sales of “units” comprising common equity and derivative securities (usually warrants exercisable following a business combination and/or “rights” that convert into shares on a business combination)
12/02/2019
Effectiveness of Anti Bartlett Clauses Confirmed
The claimants, which included Zhang and Ji, brought claims in the Hong Kong High Court against the Director for breach of director's duty and against the Trustees for breach of trust in respect of the losses sustained by the Trust.
12/02/2019
Shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year
A nomination like this is testament to how well we operate as one firm across markets and practice areas, something that is pivotal to our success and growth.
12/02/2019
Vneshprombank: A lavish lifestyle is no bar to exception
The Commercial Court Judge allowed Mr Bedzhamov to spend £80,000 per month on living expenses.
12/02/2019
Cyprus Bar Association’s requirement for annual compliance report
From now on, all compliance officers of obliged entities which are regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association have a duty to electronically submit an annual compliance report