12/07/2018
“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
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12/07/2018
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.
12/07/2018
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.
12/06/2018
Appleby launches global technology guide
Appleby has led the way amongst the offshore firms by establishing its Global Technology and Innovation Group.
12/06/2018
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.
12/06/2018
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
12/06/2018
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.”
12/06/2018
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”.
12/05/2018
CAB to seize funds from company that sold encrypted phones
The High Court today granted the CAB orders which allow it to hand the money in the Dublin accounts over to the State.
12/05/2018
Jersey authorities hope Lumiere case keeps investors vigilant
Lumiere Wealth managing director Christopher Byrne was jailed for selling fraudulent investments
12/04/2018
Jersey insurance firm investigated for 'potential fraudulent activity'
Le Breton explained: "We have informed our regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, along with the States of Jersey Police - Joint Financial Crimes Unit and the matter is subject to their investigation."
12/04/2018
Cayman’s foreclosure laws under review
Official statistics produced by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority show a significant and steady decrease in recent years from 27 completed residential foreclosures in the second quarter of 2016 to nine in the first quarter of 2018.
12/04/2018
‘Hope’ for Abraaj as court allows restructuring
Abraaj Holdings and Abraaj Investment Management filed for provisional liquidation in the Cayman Islands in June this year and since then several bidders have emerged for various Abraaj funds.
12/04/2018
Collas Crill Acts for Sark Electricity Ltd in Successful Settlement
The law firm has acted for Sark Electricity since 2012
12/04/2018
Higgs & Johnson Ranked Among Top Global Firms by IFLR1000
The firm received the highest ranking (Tier 1) and was recognized by regulatory sources for providing excellent service consistently and “meeting all of our legal needs”.
12/04/2018
IRELAND: New anti-money laundering laws now in effect
Failure to register is a criminal offence.
12/04/2018
At The Cutting Edge: How Bahamian trust law continues to keep pace with international developments
The CRS regime impacts Bahamian law trusts where there are ties to participating CRS jurisdictions.
12/04/2018
From Catalina to Drones by Higgs & Johnson
In terms of business opportunity, Cayman has recently distinguished itself by way of legislation which permits the addition of offshore aviation services to Cayman Enterprise City’s Special Economic Zone
12/04/2018
Appleby acts in winding-up of limited partnership
By the time the matter came before the court, there were four limited partners remaining, including the applicant, which had been the largest capital contributor to the limited partnership.
12/04/2018
Top-tier ranking for Ogier's "meticulous" Cayman trusts team
We're delighted to see this tremendous recognition for the team