Managers of Wealth Offshore

British Virgin Islands Firm O'Neal Webster Opens New York Office

The opening may portend broader and more direct engagement of offshore firms with onshore clients.

Former Egypt forward Aboutrika handed jail sentence for tax evasion - report

Former Egypt forward Mohamed Aboutrika, one of the country's most famous sportsmen, has been sentenced to a year in jail on charges of tax evasion, local media reported on Tuesday.

Disclosure or eduction? Increased transparency between trustee and settlor may lead to a reduction in disputes

The former can perhaps be more complicated from a trust law perspective, as the long-term relationship between the trustees and the children needs to be taken into account.

Mourant launches lawyer network

Mourant Ozannes is working to deliver a varied programme of future events to explore the issues faced by in-house lawyers at all levels

Appleby Jersey acts in First Winding up of a Limited Partnership

The Applicant had reached an agreement with HM Receiver General for the assets to be returned to the custody of the Applicant, subject to payment of a fee on a time-costed basis (and to a cap of 5% of aggregate value).

Bermuda Real estate guide for international buyers

First published in The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking, November 2018

Norwich Pharmacal relief and the Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016

The judgment also provides welcomed guidance on the relevance of the Confidential Information Disclosure Law

Carey Olsen and JTC support Cuba-focused fund with London listing

CEIBA is the largest listed foreign investor offering dedicated investment opportunities directly into Cuba.

Police end investigation into head of international pensions firm STM

Last month STM, which provides international tax planning, acquired the troubled UK Sipp provider Carey Pensions in a deal worth up to £400,000.

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.”

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