Managers of Wealth Offshore

Does Absolute Discretion Mean Absolute?

The Court ruled that the bank did not owe a Braganza duty to the borrower

Valuation Methods in Cayman S.238 Fair Value Proceedings

Shareholders who have dissented from a merger pursuant to s.238 of the Law have done so on the basis that the merger price was below fair value

JFSC secures access for Jersey to UK funds market ahead of Brexit

As a ‘third country’, Jersey will maintain access to EU funds markets thanks to established bilateral agreements between the JFSC and financial regulators in the majority of EU countries.

Substance Update - Collas Crill

The economic substance laws in Guernsey and Jersey were implemented in response to the recommendations made by the EU Code of Conduct Group

Carey Olsen and Carey act in Vietnam fund migration to Guernsey

Carey Olsen partner Ben Morgan led the Guernsey legal team advising the fund and was assisted by senior associate James Cooke.

Ogier's global Dispute Resolution team to share offshore restructuring and cross-border insolvency expertise

The second panel will explore the use of court appointed receivers in offshore insolvency and asset recovery scenarios.

Appleby announces global Female Leaders Network

The network first launched in Jersey in 2017

Appleby Mauritius advised Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd on a USD 470,726,777 refinancing

Appleby advised OCBC on all aspects of Mauritius law with a particular focus on creating a secured security package to support the refinancing.

Who's Who Legal: Aviation 2019 names Mourant Partners as 'leaders in their fields'

The firm continuously works on many of the most high profile and complex aviation transactions in the market

Appleby reports USD 22 billion spent on offshore Energy & Natural Resources companies in 2018

With an eye to the future, strategic purchases and investments into sources of renewable and alternative energy supplies also feature.

Ogier advises Scotiabank on Dominican Republic bank acquisition

Ogier advised Scotiabank in collaboration with lead counsel Torys LLP and Dominican Republic counsel Pereyra & Asociados.

The Hong Kong Private Limited Company – Corporate And Tax Particulars

Thanks to its territorial tax system, "offshore profits" derived by locally incorporated companies are tax exempted.

Substance checklist for directors of Jersey companies

Detailed guidance notes in respect of the Jersey legislation are expected, but directors should start to consider some essential questions now.

Mourant Head of Commercial Property shortlisted for two Women in Law Awards

The final round of selection will take place shortly to determine the winners in each jurisdiction and winners will be announced on the 15th March.

Estate and gift taxes in Cyprus – planning is needed

Gift tax exists in order to prevent people from having an easy way to avoid or bypass estate tax.

Cayman National ex-president sues over termination

Regulators approve Republic Bank’s acquisition of local institution

RBS investigates money laundering at ABN AMRO

A spokesperson said that RBS takes money laundering accusations “seriously”, but does not want to comment on the specific details of transactions.

New Investment Fund Bill a new chapter in Bahamian Financial Services

It aims to ensure market access, both to the investment products of other jurisdictions, such as the European Union, but also of those jurisdictions to Bahamian markets.

Anti-money Laundering & Fraud in France

The Financial Action Task Force also highlighted a significant lack of regulation and supervision of non-financial institutions and professionals.

Walkers Bermuda Acts on $2.6 Billion Aspen Insurance Acquisition

The Walkers team, comprising Jonathan Betts, Head of the Corporate, Finance and Funds Department, and associates Rachel Nightingale and Ben Green, worked alongside lead counsel, Sidley Austin LLP, advising on the Bermuda law aspects of the acquisition