09/10/2019
Bedell Cristin lawyer named in UK top young professionals’ list
The list identifies and recognises the rising stars of the private client community.
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09/10/2019
Maples Group Supports First Us CLO Employing A Cayman Island LLC
Fiduciary services to both the Issuer in the Cayman Islands and the Co-Issuer in Delaware were also provided by the Maples Group's fiduciary team, led by Nicolas Rogivue in the Cayman Islands and Jeffery Everhart in Delaware.
09/10/2019
Committal for contempt in the continuing chronicles of Kazakhstan Kagazy
The Court was easily satisfied Mr Arip had breached the order to the criminal standard and was thereby in contempt.
09/10/2019
Jersey Foundations - Reflections on their first 10 years
When the Island first introduced the Foundations Law, uptake of the entity, which is similar to both a company and a trust in some respects, was relatively slow.
09/09/2019
Men deny laundering millions of dollars of gold
A further US$135,000 was found hidden beneath a compartment in the private jet that transported the gold to Cayman.
09/09/2019
Recognition for 11 Carey Olsen lawyers in Private Client Global Elite Directory
The 2019 edition received more than 8,000 entries, resulting in recommendations for 293 'Global Elite' lawyers and 136 'Ones to Watch'.
09/09/2019
Summary of Guernsey discrimination consultation 2019
The States of Guernsey have published Technical Draft Proposals, as well as a summary of those proposals, a proposed list of exceptions to the legislation, and a questionnaire which can be used as the basis of a response.
09/09/2019
Ogier named offshore law firm of the year at the Asian Legal Business Awards
This award is an endorsement of the excellent work our team is consistently delivering," said Ogier's Hong Kong practice partner Nicholas Plowman.
09/09/2019
Are you ready for Data Protection in the Cayman Islands?
The DPL is similar to the General Data Protection Regulation with which many clients will be familiar.
09/08/2019
Walkers Impresses in The Private Client Global Elite 2019
Launched in 2017, the Private Client Global Elite serves as a highly respected global directory of the world’s top private client and trust and estates litigation talent, as well as rising stars within the industry.
09/06/2019
Christie’s expert hunts for stolen millions in lawsuit against Bank of Valletta
International art expert holds BOV responsible for lack of due diligence after stolen milllions passed through companies set up by auditor Joe Sammut in alleged ‘Gaddafi’ ruse
09/06/2019
Estate planning for Asian clients in the Cayman Islands and the BVI
Many of them are unaware that the probate process can be expedited with a BVI will, but have not been advised that forced heirship laws in their home jurisdiction may override a disposition by will.
09/06/2019
Directors and Managers of Cayman Islands companies take note of recent amendments
A failure to comply with notices or provide information under the beneficial ownership regime incurs a penalty of CI$25,000 for conviction of a first offence and CI$50,000 and/or imprisonment for two years for conviction of a second offence.
09/05/2019
Economic Substance: Impact On Bermuda Insurers And Insurance Intermediaries
This memorandum is tailored for members of the Bermuda insurance industry and is designed to assist them in understanding the requirements of the ESA.
09/05/2019
Controllers find ‘serious’ regulatory breaches at OneTRADEx
OneTRADEx uses US broker Interactive Brokers’ trading platforms and systems under its own brand name.
09/05/2019
Bedell Cristin lawyer called to Guernsey Bar
She recently acted for a beneficiary in Guernsey's first successful application under the reformulated Rule in Re Hastings-Bass.
09/05/2019
Family office investments and Jersey Private Funds
Multi-family office co-investment structures might also be exempt, for example where the structure is essentially a joint venture between separate families.
09/05/2019
Hong Kong, China's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
Hong Kong, China actively prosecutes money laundering from domestic offences.
09/04/2019
US fraudster who used Cayman company sentenced to 262 months
Thomas purported to be a successful Harvard-educated investment adviser for Cayman-incorporated Marbury Advisors.
09/04/2019
Bedell Cristin lawyer called to Guernsey Bar
We have a high-calibre team of lawyers at Bedell Cristin and Jasmin is a key member of that team.