02/20/2019
Acquisition of The Center in Hong Kong
The deal was structured as the acquisition of The Center (Holdings) Limited, the owner company which, through a group of 52 subsidiaries, held a majority interest in The Center.
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02/20/2019
UK, Overseas Territories attorneys general gather in Cayman
The issues scheduled to be discussed included Brexit, anti-corruption, natural disasters, criminal justice and human rights.
02/20/2019
“Nothing is ever too much trouble” – Harneys BVI excels with top tier rankings from Chambers
Harneys is also the only offshore law firm to be ranked by Chambers for its Anguilla expertise based abroad.
02/20/2019
UBS Hit With Record Penalty After Money-Laundering Conviction
Case hinged on UBS’s role in helping French clients hide money
02/19/2019
International law firm advises Apex Group on three major acquisitions
The CPCS, Throgmorton and Ipes teams are comprised of extremely well respected and experienced personnel that will complement our expertise across other service capabilities to complete our global financial services offering.
02/19/2019
Ashurst helps PNG company with pioneering BVI redomiciliation
Ashurst’s Port Moresby team is headed by partners Tim Glenn and Ian Shepherd.
02/19/2019
The future of Cayman vehicles in Asian structures
Cayman Islands entities, when incorporated into a structure, can assist businesses compete for and service an international client base allowing international stakeholders to co-operate without any one stakeholder taking the "home field" advanta
02/19/2019
Global rankings for Bermuda lawyers and firms
Interviews are conducted, the company said, with people active in the market, mainly clients and other lawyers with whom the ranked lawyers work. Chambers also assesses recent work done.
02/18/2019
Appleby Bermuda insurance team top ranked by Chambers
Appleby’s Insurance, Dispute Resolution and Corporate practices all recognised by Chambers Global 2019.
02/18/2019
Millions at stake in wrangle over Malta firm
Russian shareholder accused of €13m credit fraud
02/18/2019
Ways available for domestic enterprises to list in HK
The key that distinguishes a small red chip from a big red chip is whether the proposed listing entity is a Chinese-entity-invested holding enterprise.
02/15/2019
More changes to Jersey’s Family Friendly Laws proposed
Whilst Jersey is adopting a different and what it hopes will be a more straightforward system of combined leave, it is likely to take time for new parents to get used to the system and in the short-term take up will probably be low.
02/15/2019
Praise for Carey Olsen's Caribbean offices
Fourteen lawyers from Carey Olsen's offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda have been recognised in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global, one of the most respected global legal directories which ranks law firms and their
02/15/2019
Ogier announces diamond sponsorship of Guernsey Funds Forum 2019
When GPs are being asked increasingly to cover a greater share of launch costs, Guernsey can offer a good value, high quality, pragmatic service.
02/14/2019
Flamboyant 'Prince of Green Juice' arrested for alleged tax evasion
The 29-year-old Misaki earned his moniker by changing public perceptions of aojiru green-leafed vegetable juice, which he began marketing in 2014, from a bitter-tasting health regimen for the elderly into a trendy drink for young women.
02/14/2019
Switzerland: New Laws on Financial Services
The FinSA contains cross-sector rules for offering financial services and distributing financial instruments.
02/14/2019
David Jin admitted to the Cayman Bar
David joined Appleby after four and half years practicing as a insolvency and dispute resolution lawyer in Sydney, Australia where he had gained experience in a wide range of matters including general and commercial litigation, M&A, corporate & se
02/14/2019
Panama outlaws tax evasion, as new blacklisting looms
Those found guilty of the offence will also be liable for charges of between two and ten times the total sum evaded.
02/13/2019
St Kitts and Nevis Adds Biometrics and Stricter Escrow Account Legislation
The SGF is an important economic pillar for St Kitts and Nevis, as the generated funds aim to support development in education, infrastructure, social wellbeing or indigenous entrepreneurship etc.
02/13/2019
Private Companies in Jersey
It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.