11/01/2018
Appleby Guernsey Recommended by UK Guide
Appleby’s Guernsey office secured a Tier 2 ranking for its Dispute Resolution work with Partner Anthony Williams being described as a, ‘first-rate advocate’ with ‘an outstanding reputation’.
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11/01/2018
Six Appleby Lawyers in Jersey Ranked by UK Guide
The 2018 edition of the respected Legal 500 UK Guide also highlights six Appleby lawyers as ”Leading individuals” in these key business areas, with Counsel, Jared Dann noted as a “Next generation lawyer” for his Dispute Resolution
11/01/2018
Conyers celebrates 90th anniversary
Conyers Dill & Pearman was established in 1928
11/01/2018
Ogier sponsors inaugural Guernsey Private Wealth Forum
Head of Ogier's Private Client and Trusts team in Guernsey Gavin Ferguson, IFLR 100 "Market Leader" Marcus Leese and Citywealth future leader Chris Hards will be in attendance.
10/31/2018
Sipp providers must check offshore investments, UK court rules
FCA warns Sipp providers to notify regulator of any financial strains due to claims from ruling
10/31/2018
Asian Legal Business Recently Named Chris Cheng in “Top 40 Under 40” List
Chris Cheng’s practice areas span corporate, M&A, IPO’s, equity capital, markets and debt capital markets.
10/30/2018
Superyacht Linked to Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal Goes up for Auction
A Malaysian court in August approved the sale of the 300-ft (91 m) Cayman Islands-flagged Equanimity, which was impounded months earlier near the Indonesian island of Bali and handed over to Malaysia.
10/30/2018
Jersey civil penalties regime – principal persons
The JFSC now has the power to impose civil penalties where a significant and material contravention of a Code of Practice was committed
10/30/2018
EU citizens to retain rights to remain in Jersey
The planned amendments to the Jersey Immigration Rules will launch the Jersey EU Settlement Scheme, which will begin in January 2019.
10/30/2018
Carey Olsen repeats clean sweep of Tier One rankings in Legal 500 UK
"We would like to thank our clients and peers for their time and positive endorsements during the research process and our staff for their continued commitment and hard work."
10/29/2018
Haro, Guts, Girdles and Hatts – some peculiarities of Guernsey law
Originally published in En Voyage, November/December 2018 Issue
10/29/2018
Does Big Brother have a conscience? Ethical regulations in the digital age
Originally published in Business Brief, November 2018
10/25/2018
Cayman Islands legal associations to merge
The establishment of the Legal Practitioners Association marks the first time that the entire legal profession in Cayman will be represented by one association.
10/25/2018
Mourant Associate achieves STEP Worldwide Excellence Award
The Award is administered twice yearly and recognises the top scoring student at distinction level in each of their STEP exams globally.
10/25/2018
Not in my house: Jersey Court refuses to bless a trustee's decision
Update prepared by Christopher Edwards (Partner), Chris Duncan (Senior Associate) and Jeremy Bell-Connell (Associate) of our Guernsey office
10/25/2018
Taxation law drafted on company substance measures
The Draft Law provides a first view of the statutory framework for the structure that was outlined in the consultation proposals which were issued by Jersey Government in August 2018 (the Consultation).
10/25/2018
Money laundering and terrorist financing controls in overseas jurisdictions – advisory notice
This document contains advice issued by HM Treasury about risks posed by unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls.
10/25/2018
Sackler family—major cultural patrons—amassed $31.2m in offshore HSBC bank accounts, investigation finds
Mortimer Sackler opened a handful of accounts in Switzerland one month before federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma in 2005
10/23/2018
Voisin advises in sale of 4Group
4Group Limited comprises 4Hire Limited, 4Safety Limited and 4Fleet Limited offering integrated business support services spanning transport, training, fleet and equipment solutions.
10/23/2018
UBS Accuses French Whistle-Blowers of Lying, Blackmail
The testimony came during the third week of a trial over allegations that UBS bankers illegally encouraged French citizens to lower their tax bills by moving money out of the country.