Managers of Wealth Offshore

BVI Companies and their Registered Agents: A critical relationship

“Records and underlying documentation” includes accounts and records, such as invoices, contracts, and similar documents

UBS whistleblower awarded token damages by Paris court

UBS is facing a tax fraud trial in France that could see the bank fined up to €3.7 billion if found guilty of helping French citizens dodge their tax obligations.

The Z – Trust litigations

At the point of insolvency, the beneficiaries no longer have any interest in the trust assets, as these interests are turned over to creditors.

Local and international recognition for Collas Crill

On a local level, senior partner Chris Bound received the Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s Guernsey Property and Construction Awards.

Ogier advises on the £170 million development of the Finlaggan gas field

An Ogier team led by partner Simon Dinning and senior associate Oliver Richardson has advised on the Jersey law aspects of the financing for the development.

Beneficiaries Right To Receive Information From Trustees

The dispute centres on a farm in Glamorgan and the settlement of that farm into a trust of land known as the Tamplin Trust.

The Prop the open market in guernsey as simple - as a, b, c..d

Housing is either designated as being Local or Open Market.

Recognition for Ferbrache & Farrell

The team was also recognised in the Investment Fund category with praise for being “very thorough and responsive” with “excellent knowledge of legal and regulatory issues”.

Ogier advises Merian on £100m launch and listing

Guernsey is the home of alternative investment funds and Merian Chrysalis is a great addition to Guernsey’s already strong stable of listed investment funds.”

Harneys BVI receives top tier ranking from IFLR1000

Our funds clients say we are: "very user-friendly and practical in the nature of their advice. All attorneys are responsive and knowledgeable in their respective fields."

US firm still advocating for Cayman Islands in Congress

Former Baker Botts partner Jeff Munk, who was the firm’s official advocate for Cayman, now continues to represent Cayman through his new firm Munk Policy & Law.

Theo Burrows is Millennial of the Year

He is a Director of STEP Bahamas Branch and has been invited to participate in the planning for STEP Caribbean Conference 2019 which will be held in The Bahamas.

International bank fined by Jersey court for “intermeddling” in assets of an estate

When the Bank was notified of the Client’s death on 12 October 2017, it attached a ‘no debit’ instruction on all of his accounts, as per its internal procedures.

Appleby Celebrates Success at Asia Women in Business Law Awards

The awards also support the Women’s Foundation with all proceeds raised going towards improving the lives of women and girls in Hong Kong.

St Kitts and Nevis cancels Jho Low’s passport

It is understood that Low, commonly known as Jho Low, became an economic citizen of St Kitts and Nevis in 2011.

Getting the Deal Done: What to do when your registered agent goes rogue

There is no statutory penalty for non-compliance and the effects of non-compliance have yet to be tested in the BVI courts.

When hedge funds become illiquid, what options are open to investors?

The 2008 financial crisis led to a surge in the number of funds facing liquidity issues.

Night of success for Bedell Cristin at the STEP Private Client Awards

“We are thrilled with the result,” said Bedell Cristin managing partner, David Cadin.

Ex-Lumiere boss sentence delayed as he helps Guernsey police

The case of ex-finance boss who lost £2.8m of his clients’ money in a fraudulent fund has taken a surprising turn of events as his sentencing was abruptly adjourned after it emerged at the 11th hour that he is helping Guernsey authorities with

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