Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey lawyers contribute to authoritative US journal

It was apt opportunity to provide Guernsey with a voice in the international discussion

Americans Spent $100 Million on Tropical Real Estate. They Were Scammed, FTC Says.

Developers sold lots in a jungle area that they said would become a luxury resort but little was built

Jersey signs agreement with Kenya

The MoU outlines a series of initiatives to promote greater cooperation between Kenya and Jersey

Walkers Hedge Funds Trends - Part 1

All data, unless referenced, is taken from Walkers' in-house investment funds survey.

Artex and Arthur J Gallagher accused of selling and managing illegal tax-shelter captives

The plaintiffs were represented by David R. Deary, Ralph Canada, and Jim Flegle of Loewinsohn Flegle Deary Simon .

New laws to shake up offshore sector

The new legislation will require offshore companies domiciled in the Cayman Islands to have some form of economic presence

Ogier advises on Transocean Ltd.'s approximately $2.7 billion acquisition of Ocean Rig UDW Inc.

Ogier's corporate team was led by partner Bradley Kruger, and included senior associate Cynthia Anandajayasekeram and associate Ross Wilding.

Why all Guernsey homeowners need to make a will

The process of obtaining an Administration Order is rarely looked upon as a pleasant experience for the applicant

Appleby Cayman advises on the take private of AmTrust

The transaction values the fully diluted equity of AmTrust at approximately USD2.95 billion, excluding AmTrust’s preferred stock.

At A Glance Guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney

The Royal Court of Jersey can now also appoint a 'delegate' to make health and welfare or property and financial decisions where a person does not take the opportunity to draw up a LPA but who then loses mental capacity so is unable to do so.

Police raids were not the fault of Deutsche Bank management, CFO says

Deutsche Bank offices were raided by German police last week.

Getting the Deal Through: British Virgin Islands Complex Commercial Litigation

Much of the complex commercial litigation in the BVI has an international element to it

“Pre-eminent in the BVI” – Harneys retains its top tier ranking from Legal 500

Our clients say we are “pre-eminent in the BVI”, our “level of service is extremely high” and we are “always proactive and diligent

Research Funders Make Secretive Overseas Investments: Report

An investigation by Science reveals that charities’ investments support activities opposed to their own missions, such as human health and environmental protection.

A South African's guide to moving to and making it in Malta: A mark, a yen, a buck or a pound

The move had come after a joint inspection and audit by the MFSA and Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit had found shortcomings in the bank’s anti-money laundering procedures.

Appleby launches global technology guide

Appleby has led the way amongst the offshore firms by establishing its Global Technology and Innovation Group.

Legal directory recognition for Carey Olsen's Asia practices

The 2019 edition of the legal industry guide sees Carey Olsen ranked alongside other major offshore law firms in the offshore section of the rankings.

Changes to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Jersey

The legal distinction between a tenant and a licensee or lodger is maintained

Cox Hallett Wilkinson Attains Top Tier Ranking

IFLR1000 researcher’s concluded that as a top tier Bermuda firm, “Cox Hallett Wilkinson was kept particularly busy with several large financing and capital markets transactions over the past year.”

Economic Substance Requirements For Guernsey

The COCG were concerned that this “increases the risk that profits registered in a jurisdiction are not commensurate with economic activities and substantial economic presence”.