Managers of Wealth Offshore

Revisiting And Resisting Freezing Orders

As a preliminary point, it is worth noting that freezing orders have two subcategories.

Transfer for TCU investigator whose spouse had secret BVI company

The Tax Compliance Unit was forced to transfer one of its employees out of its investigations department, after the Panama Papers revealed the employee’s spouse was the shareholder in a British Virgin Islands-registered company

Victory for Shanda Games in Privy Council minority discount appeal

The first instance Judge in Shanda Games had held that a minority discount should not be applied to the fair value determination.

Deutsche Bank’s Payments to Saudi Royal Adviser Under Scrutiny: F T

Following the conclusion of the internal investigation, six employees involved with the Saudi payments left the bank

Bermuda Employment Immigration Legal Developments

A number of confirmed changes to employment and immigration law in Bermuda are due to come into force in the year ahead, with further potential changes anticipated.

Ogier advises care home provider on acquisition and development finance deal

The Ogier team were lead counsel and assisted with all aspects of the transaction, leading negotiations for LV with the other law firms

Mauritius Court Accepts Appleby's Proposition in Landmark Decision

The Court accepted Appleby’s proposition that an Order authorising the “saisie revendication”

Continued Legal 500 recognition for Mourant in Asia

Legal 500 notes that the team provides a "commercial and responsive" service across a broad spectrum of matters and service areas.

BVI Commercial Court confirms jurisdiction to sanction pooling across multiple liquidations

Drawing comfort from that, and from the fact that similar orders have been made in Jersey and the Cayman Islands, the Judge was content to make an order sanctioning the pooling arrangement.

Antecedent Transactions Onshore and Offshore Updates

The seminar was chaired by a member of the HKICPA's Restructuring and Insolvency Faculty Executive Committee

Jailed US doctor used Jersey to dodge tax

Also transferring money to Colombia and creating a bogus church

Ogier advises on £40 million sale of Northern Ireland retail park

The Ogier team advising on the Jersey legal aspects of the deal comprised partner Raulin Amy, managing associate Marie-Claire Fudge and associate Chloe Watson-Hill.

Offshore firm hit with $244,000 fine for unregistered trading

The ASC gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission in this matter.

5 reasons why Luanda Leaks is bigger than Angola

ICIJ uncovered a web of more than 400 companies and subsidiaries in 41 countries linked to Isabel dos Santos or her husband, Sindika Dokolo, including 94 in offshore havens like Malta, Mauritius and Hong Kong.

Carey Olsen specialists contribute to book

“The book is an incredibly useful reference tool to the global trusts and private wealth sector, while also providing a fascinating insight into some of the latest trends, developments and legislative changes affecting the industry."

Luxembourg's fund sector faces risk of abuse

Report warns that the country's position as an investment hub increases the likelihood for criminals to commit fraud

Recognition for Appleby Hong Kong in the latest Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings

Appleby has maintained its ranking, with clients in particular highlighting Appleby’s capability ‘to operate well in both English and Chinese’

Appleby advises on closing of Zedra acquisition

"We look forward to seeing ZEDRA go from strength to strength in the jurisdiction.”

Bedell Cristin’s global managing partner named in eprivateclient’s 2020 50 Most Influential list

The list is based on a selection process that evaluates industry knowledge, achievements, promotions and progress made in the past 12 months.

Carey Olsen specialists contribute to book

Mr Robinson said: "The book is an incredibly useful reference tool to the global trusts and private wealth sector