Managers of Wealth Offshore

High Bar in place to prove Unfair Prejudice

The dispute involved numerous allegations of unfair prejudice in the context of a family-owned and controlled company, with the allegations spanning many years.

Collas Crill advises Channel Islands Property Fund

Tristan commented: "It was a pleasure to work with CIPF once again on their recent acquisition and this again evidences the expertise that Collas Crill have in these high profile deals."

How to Comply With Economic Substance Laws in the BVI and Cayman

This webinar provides background on economic substance legislation

Collas Crill Share Expertise on Fintech

Stephen Adams, managing partner of Collas Crill Singapore provided the BVI chapter, whilst Stephen Nelson, Wayne Atkinson and Dilmun Leach wrote on the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey respectively.

Collas Crill's Contentious Trusts Team Shortlisted for Step Private Client Award

The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry, highlighting excellence and innovation among private client professionals worldwide.

Carey Olsen Shortlisted For International Award

Carey Olsen is one of five finalists for the International Legal Team of the Year [midsize firm] category.

Key considerations when responding to potential legal or regulatory breaches

Adopting an aggressive approach with an authority is unlikely to be a wise strategy.

3 common legal structures for expatriate employees

The EWE structure can pose a corporate income tax risk, so careful planning is recommended.

Capital Call Facilities - All Change? - Collas Crill

Whilst as a matter of Jersey law, security over contractual rights is perfected by way of registration of such security on the Jersey Security Interests Register

Offshore relocations - moving your family to the Channel Islands

Those arguments still hold true, but more and more the things that are swaying people towards Jersey and Guernsey are about the high quality of lifestyle, healthcare and education, strong and reliable travel links, a thriving entrepreneurial culture and t

Cutting through complexity – how the role of private wealth advisers has changed

The nature of clients and their wealth has also seen a change from the ‘old money’ that has been in families for generations to newer wealth generated by entrepreneurs and investment professionals.

Ogier Luxembourg proves its green credentials with prestigious SuperDrecksKëscht certification

SuperDrecksKëscht is a partnership initiative led by the Luxembourg government and industry bodies to encourage sustainable operations and reducing waste, in line with EU strategies.

Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange

The pragmatic approach of TISEA has led to increased interest in a listing on TISE by both new issuers and issuers seeking migrations of existing high yield bonds already listed on EU exchanges.

Enhanced AML supervisory powers given to CIMA under money laundering legislation

Both of these changes demonstrate the Cayman Islands Government’s commitment to having an anti-money laundering regime that continuously seeks to employ best practice and ensure effective supervision of the financial services industry in the Cayman

Using Jersey Structures for UK Real Estate Acquisitions

These concerns were addressed by the UK and tax elections have been made available to certain types of non-UK resident structures including many of the typical Jersey real estate holding vehicles.

Ogier in Cayman advises on successful jurisdiction challenge in the English Commercial Court over US$200 million claim

The team, led by partner and Global Head of Dispute Resolution Rachael Reynolds, advised on related Cayman-law aspects of the dispute.

The Point of Return – Royal Court decision highlights remediation is key to addressing enforcement action

The key area where the Court disagreed with the JFSC concerned remediation implemented by SWM.

Fairfield Sentry: Privy Council Confirms that New York Courts can Apply BVI Insolvency Law to Void Preference Payments

The Privy Council is also the highest court of appeal in the Cayman Islands

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.