08/08/2018
Two extradited to face fraud charges in Jersey
Bahrain and the UK cooperated to ensure the men stand trial over an alleged multi-million pound fraud
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08/08/2018
Irish AML Requirements Facing a Shake-Up
A significant aspect of these reforms is that certain industry sectors will find themselves within the scope of AML/CFT legislation for the first time and will be subject to direct supervision for AML/CFT purposes by competent authorities.
08/08/2018
Reflections from the Hong Kong SPOT conference 2018
One of the salient issues that most blockchain and crypto based companies face is not knowing how the jurisdiction they are domiciled in will regulate digital assets and not knowing how they will be governed.
08/08/2018
Carey Olsen lawyers make Citywealth Leaders List
15 Carey Olsen lawyers appear in the latest edition.
08/08/2018
Manafort ex-business partner Rick Gates testifies they committed crimes together
The witness, who is cooperating with prosecutors, claimed he assisted Paul Manafort in filing false tax returns
08/08/2018
Former Barbados Government Minister Indicted in US for Money Laundering
The charges stem from his acceptance of bribes from a Barbadian insurance company in 2015 and 2016 when he was a public official.
08/08/2018
The Cayman Islands adopt a global approach to cross border communication and co-operation
The JIN Guidelines were designed primarily to enhance communication between courts, insolvency representatives and other parties in the context of global restructurings and insolvency.
08/08/2018
Who is the dispute resolution lawyer of the year? Ian Mann shortlisted
The shortlist for the Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year has been released, and Harneys are proud to announce that IAN MANN is once again a contender for the title.
08/03/2018
French request for UBS banking data stopped by Swiss court
"The judgment is a big success for UBS, and it took a lot of effort. In a first hearing, UBS struggled to be named a party in the case and to access the French files," Jacquemart said.
08/03/2018
Grenada PM to Investigate Citizenship Investment Programs
“There are reports circulating of some citizenship by investment applicants receiving passports without...due diligence,” Mitchell said.
08/02/2018
Carey Olsen and Russell Clark on shortlists for IFC Awards
Judged by an international panel of highly respected practitioners from all private wealth sectors covering all the jurisdictions, winners are those judged to have excelled in achievement, innovation, expertise and service.
08/02/2018
Carey Olsen lawyers named as Private Client 'Ones to Watch'
Those selected to the 'Ones to Watch' list will be celebrated at a gala dinner in London on 4 October 2018.
08/01/2018
Ogier advises Generali on €409 million Generali Worldwide Insurance Company Limited sale
Generali will receive approximately €409 million in base consideration
07/31/2018
Two at Mourant named on Legal Week's 'Ones to Watch 2018' list
This year they received more than 6,000 entries, resulting in just over 250 Elites and 100 Ones to Watch.
07/31/2018
Six at Mourant listed in Legal 500's 'Hall of Fame UK' 2018
Jersey Partners Ben Robins, Giles Corbin and Jonathan Speck have been named alongside Partners in Guernsey, Jessica Roland, Gordon Dawes and Jeremy Wessels.
07/30/2018
Carey Olsen’s Robinson gets Band 1 ranking
Chambers and Partners is one of the world’s leading reference and ranking bodies for the legal sector, delivering in-depth independent research to identify and rank the most outstanding firms and practitioners.
07/30/2018
Cyprus wins landmark arbitration related to 2013 crisis
Legal experts said the decision will act as a firewall against court actions against the state of Cyprus by people who lost their money in the 2013 dual economic and banking crisis.
07/30/2018
Removal of a trustee of Guernsey law trusts following the resignation of all its directors
The fact that Salamander had no directors in office and was 'rudderless' meant that it did not have proper capacity to execute its duties
07/26/2018
Appleby named as a 'leading firm' in the Chambers Global HNW Guide
Appleby's highly regarded Private Client & Trusts group provides trust and foundation services to high net worth individuals, families, and fiduciary companies.
07/26/2018
Guide to Limited Liability Partnerships in Jersey
We expect the LLP will be useful in a wide variety of circumstances as an organisation