12/18/2019
Watchdog chases firms over money laundering rules
Earlier in the year the regulator had asked 400 firms to complete risk assessments to demonstrate
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12/18/2019
Carey Olsen secures double shortlisting at Citywealth's Magic Circle Awards 2020
In respect of its shortlisting for the UHNW Private Client Services Innovation of the Year category, Carey Olsen has been specifically recognised for the growth of its Bermuda office and its offering in the fintech sector.
12/18/2019
Ogier's top-tier Cayman Trusts Advisory Group praised for "very personalised service" in Legal 500
The directory also highlights Ogier's Dispute Resolution team's pedigree with trust litigation and contentious probate, highlighting in particular the work of partners Rachael Reynolds and Jennifer Fox.
12/18/2019
BCR Law Managing Partner named on eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential List
With over 20 years’ experience as a lawyer David has been acknowledged by the leading legal directories as demonstrating a ‘ natural elegance
12/18/2019
Anti-Bartlett Provisions - Back on Track
The Court of First Instance found that DBS Trustee had been in “serious and flagrant” breach of its duties and had breached its ‘high level of supervisory duty’ in allowing Ji to make the high-risk transactions.
12/17/2019
Top court rejects trustee's "high-level supervisory duty"
While the outcome in the case will be welcomed by trustees, and those in the private wealth management industry, it is important to note that the court's decision is based on the wording of the clause in question.
12/17/2019
Americas Restructuring Review 2020
This chapter discusses the defining features of Bermuda’s insolvency landscape and the primary insolvency and rescue procedures available under Bermuda law, including compulsory liquidations and schemes of arrangements.
12/17/2019
Revolutionising the business of law
During his time with Ogier he has noticed many evolutionary changes, including those in the relationship between the leadership team and its employees.
12/17/2019
Ogier advises on Dream Global transaction
Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust is the owner and operator of a diversified high-quality portfolio of office and industrial properties located in key markets in Western Europe with a focus on Germany and the Netherlands.
12/17/2019
Court of Appeal for Bermuda Clarifies Test for Leave to Appeal to the Privy Council
The Court’s findings Ultimately, the Court determined that the questions involved in the appeal were not of great general or public importance.
12/17/2019
UAE shuts accounts of Maltese tycoon accused of journalist's murder
Eight months before her death, Caruana Galizia wrote in her blog about 17 Black
12/16/2019
Bermuda's first privacy commissioner appointment - Is your organisation compliant with PIPA?
PIPA seeks to regulate the use of personal information by organisations in a manner which recognises both the need to protect the rights of individuals in relation to their personal information and the need for organisations to use personal information fo
12/16/2019
STEP success for Mourant Governance Services Counsel
Jamie said: "Achieving full STEP membership has deepened my knowledge of trust and private client work, further enabling me to provide counsel on a broad range of legal and administrative matters.
12/16/2019
The growing buzz around cannabis investment… and the unintended consequences
For Guernsey companies in particular, these developments present exciting new opportunities.
12/16/2019
Mourant Hong Kong a leading offshore firm in Asia
The firm maintained its high ranking in the Asia-Pacific edition of Chambers and Partners, reflecting its ongoing strategic expansion in Asia.
12/13/2019
Channel Islands excels in 50 Most Influential list
The list, published by eprivateclient, sets out the key players in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies’ private client practitioner sector
12/12/2019
Professional Support Lawyer Sworn in as Jersey Advocate
He qualified as a solicitor of England and Wales (currently non-practising) in March 2005, and in Ireland as a solicitor in the summer of 2014.
12/12/2019
CAYLUX Fund Finance briefing
In this briefing we summarise why they are used and explain one way in which investment managers are using Cayman and Luxembourg fund vehicles together.
12/12/2019
Structuring family office investments using Jersey private funds
A family office will typically include teams responsible for the management of investments, property, and other assets, as well as the management of the family's legal and tax affairs.
12/12/2019
Walkers Partners Alison Ozanne and Ingrid Pierce on CityWealths International Powerwomen Top 100
The Guernsey team, which Alison leads, has recently been boosted by the arrival of senior associate Helena Lavin this year and Laurent Thibeault's admission to the Guernsey Bar as an Advocate.