11/22/2019
Draft Insolvency Legislation Will Be Before states Of Guernsey Soon
The stated aim of the legislation is to enhance the current Guernsey insolvency regime and ensure Guernsey's insolvency law remains modern and effective.
Legal
11/22/2019
Further guidance from the Royal Court of Jersey on security enforcement
The Royal Court may provide welcome guidance to this area of law
11/22/2019
Updates to joint guidance on economic substance legislation in Guernsey and Jersey
Particular areas to note include clarifications that regulated funds are out of scope
11/21/2019
Swedbank’s High-Risk Russian Secrets
Leaked reports show Russian oligarch Mikhail Abyzov moved a fortune offshore through the Swedish bank.
11/21/2019
Quiz night raises more than £10,000 for Carey Olsen's two Jersey charities
The quiz forms a key part of Carey Olsen's ongoing charitable support in the island
11/21/2019
Andrew Munro wins Guernsey community award for 'Pick It Up' initiative as documentary trailer is released
Pick It Up Guernsey is one of several active initiatives organised by The Clean Earth Trust
11/21/2019
Firewalls and Foreign Courts - a new judgment from the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands
The Court will readily provide Beddoe relief where foreign proceedings may lead to orders being made in respect of a Cayman Islands trust.
11/21/2019
Conyers advises Aircastle on US$7.4 billion acquisition by Marubeni and Mizuho
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Aircastle’s shareholders
11/21/2019
Global offshore law firm moves to new BVI offices
The firm is well-established in the BVI and opened its office in Road Town, Tortola in 2012
11/21/2019
Trends in offshore law and developments in Hong Kong: Q&A with Nicholas Plowman
The more recent Hong Kong protests are yet to have an impact on our workflows
11/21/2019
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal resolves judicial and academic conflict on restitutionary claims
The Buyer subsequently defaulted and the Court at first instance held that the Seller had exercised an option to rescind.
11/21/2019
Guernsey's data protection regime - shifting our attitudes
ODPA's goal is to achieve a "fair, low-cost, low-admin business
11/21/2019
Times are a-changing
To mark International Men's Day this week, three of our people explain how they balance their work and personal lives and strive to be a positive role model to their children.
11/20/2019
U.S. Arrests Money-Laundering Expert For Laundering Money
Prof. Bruce Bagley Participated in the International Laundering of over $2 Million Derived from Venezuelan Bribery and Corruption
11/20/2019
Harneys named Best Offshore Law Firm – Client Service by HFM Asia
The award affirms the strength and reputation of Harneys’ Asia funds practice, which is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing offshore funds teams in the region.
11/20/2019
Maples Group Recognized for its Expertise in International Tax
The awards, which recognise leading authors in international tax, were presented during the recent International Fiscal Association Congress in London.
11/20/2019
ICSA announces Guernsey award winners
Our winners’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of governance as they navigate the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environments for clients is fully deserving of recognition.
11/19/2019
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission announces licensing framework for crypto exchanges
In addition, licensed operators will be required to be in the SFC’s regulatory sandbox and subject to close supervision and monitoring by the SFC.
11/19/2019
Isle of Man M&A Activity Up 64%
There were 24 deals involving Isle of Man companies in the first half of 2019, worth a cumulative USD560 million.
11/19/2019
Guernsey Deal Value Up in First Half of 2019 Over Previous Six Months
Offshore region as a whole records busiest first half for M&A over past five years, Appleby reports