07/23/2019
Ranking success for Bermuda law firms
Appleby’s private client and trusts practice is ranked in Band 2,
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07/22/2019
Gold worth £4m seized at Heathrow by officers investigating drugs cartel
The gold is now being treated as money laundering in an investigation by the Cayman Islands with the help of the NCA.
07/22/2019
Cayman Heading up International Gold Smuggling Probe
The gold is now the subject of a money laundering investigation run by Cayman authorities, with the assistance of the NCA.
07/22/2019
Primeo Appeal – Reflect on your claim for loss
At first instance, the Grand Court held that the rule against reflective loss barred the recovery of Primeo’s alleged loss as it was seeking to recover its loss on foot of the diminution of its shareholdings in Alpha and Herald.
07/22/2019
Appleby advises in multi-jurisdiction deal
Appleby acted as BVI, Cayman Islands and Jersey counsel for Vanke Property (Overseas) Limited (Vanke Property) in relation to a due diligence exercise on a total of five BVI, Cayman Islands and Jersey targets and their subsidiaries in a very substantial a
07/22/2019
CSSF on mandatory notifications in a no-deal Brexit context
This means they shall no longer benefit from the relevant passporting regime and, as a result, will not be able provide their services in Luxembourg without authorisation by the CSSF.
07/22/2019
Economic substance laws: the private wealth context
Although the article refers specifically to Jersey, the comments are directly applicable to Guernsey and the general principles can also be applied in relation to BVI and Cayman structures (albeit with some different nuances).
07/22/2019
Walkers Ranks 7th in AirFinance Journal's 2019 Legal Survey
The legal survey reviews transactions from 2018, which is then used to recognize the most active law firms in the aviation sector based upon deals completed in a number of categories around the world.
07/19/2019
Appleby highly ranked in Chambers' High Net Worth Guide
The team was also acknowledged as one of the strongest and most responsive in the Cayman Islands.”
07/19/2019
Jersey's Royal Court rules on the extent of its powers to restrict a party that withdraws trust proceedings from starting afresh
A question therefore arose as to the powers of the Royal Court to restrict a party that withdraws proceedings to start afresh.
07/19/2019
CSSF on mandatory notifications in a no-deal Brexit context
This means they shall no longer benefit from the relevant passporting regime and, as a result, will not be able provide their services in Luxembourg without authorisation by the CSSF.
07/19/2019
Economic substance laws: the private wealth context
The following article sets out a brief overview of the new substance regime with a particular focus on its application to private wealth structures.
07/19/2019
Bermuda ILS overhaul welcomed but will new vehicles take off?
Appleby partner Brad Adderley said it was “completely sensible” for the BMA to update the regulation given the evolution in the market.
07/19/2019
Walkers advises IMF Bentham on the launch of new USD$500 million fund
DLA Piper acted as international counsel to IMF Bentham
07/18/2019
Washing the Judicial Linen in Public
Strong criticism indeed by a well-respected English QC who has sat as a Judge of our Court of Appeal for a number of years and favoured the certainty of the objective approach.
07/18/2019
7 Walkers Lawyers Ranked in Chambers' High Net Worth 2019
Walkers Global Private Capital and Trusts group delivers highly commercial legal solutions across practice areas and sectors.
07/18/2019
Six Carey Olsen lawyers nominated for Citywealth Future Leaders Awards
Carey Olsen is delighted to announce that it has six lawyers shortlisted for the 2019 Citywealth Future Leaders Awards.
07/18/2019
Cayman Islands Partner Relocates to Walkers Dubai
Move demonstrates our commitment to our clients in the Middle East and is an invaluable addition as we grow our Dubai insolvency and dispute resolution offering."
07/18/2019
Bank of Valletta holding 158 individuals liable for lost Falcon Funds savings
Bank of Valletta has filed a judicial letter saying it will hold 158 individuals and companies responsible for any losses the bank might incur after millions are feared to be lost in the Falcon Funds pensions bust
07/18/2019
Higgs & Johnson Top Ranked by Chambers High Net Worth
Ranked as a Senior Statesperson, Heather L. Thompson is “highly regarded as a first-rate lawyer