Managers of Wealth Offshore

The Growing Popularity of Private Trust Companies (PTC) in Guernsey

Despite their wealth structuring benefits, PTCs can be more challenging to set-up than a simple discretionary trust structure.

Ex-BHS owner Dominic Chappell faces court over tax evasion charges

The businessman is alleged to have bought two yachts to launder money.

BVI Scales Back Stand-Alone Injunctions

Further, in Osetinskaya v. Usilett Properties Inc BVIHC (Com) 2013/0037, the court ruled that shares in a BVI company are assets for the purpose of a Black Swan freezing order.

Appleby Contributes Cayman Islands Real Estate Chapter to Law and Practice Guide 2019

Our Cayman Islands team have contributed the Cayman Islands chapter to the Law and Practice Real Estate guide 2019.

Third party applications invoking the Court's general powers over trusts and beneficiary anonymity.

The facts were unusual but the principles set out are of helpful general application.

HMRC defeated as Jersey companies deemed not UK-resident

Under this scheme, the SPVs holding the assets would grant call options to the Jersey companies at a significantly over-valued price.

Walkers prevails in Bermuda ‘local control’ appeal

While Cayman-headquartered Walkers Global did not have any legal control or interest in the shares of Walkers Bermuda, which were Bermudian-owned, the relationship between the two entities was going to be governed by a loan agreement, as well as a licensi

A decade of building on strong foundations: the tenth anniversary of the Foundations (Jersey) Law

This year marks the tenth anniversary since the enactment of the Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009

Walkers wins legal battle at Privy Council

The Privy Council decision, delivered yesterday, said that the Supreme Court ruling by then Chief Justice Ian Kawaley had been correct and that the Bar Council should have granted WBL recognition.

Rolle Blasts Corruption Claims

While Commodore Bethel said yesterday he was aware of Mr McAfee’s accusations, he declined comment, telling The Tribune the matter has been referred to the police.

Harneys launches BVI Economic Substance Classification Solution

The Act introduces requirements for certain BVI entities that are carrying on one or more “relevant activities” in any “financial period” to have adequate economic substance in the BVI.

Financial orders – handle with care

Financial service businesses must be careful with all financial orders.

The Judicial Review 'Filter' and need for Open Justice

Such paralysis would clearly be contrary to efficient public administration.

Fund Finance in Luxembourg: the essentials

The result is an attractive, secure legal framework that works strongly to the benefit of secured finance parties in transactions involving Luxembourg obligor corporate and fund structures granting security and, consequently, fund promoters seeking invest

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