05/29/2018
The role of the court in Beddoe applications—Re the F Charitable Trust
It also raises some practical points in relation to the conduct of litigation by trustees
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05/29/2018
Ogier beats all comers to Legal Week's international law firm innovation award
The award submission focused on the launch and implementation of a firm-wide programme about innovation, efficiency and consistency.
05/25/2018
Taylors a ‘firm to watch’ says IFLR
Taylors opened in Bermuda in 2016.
05/25/2018
George Town company executive arrested for cocaine
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) in the release further revealed that the man had been bailed as investigations continue.
05/24/2018
Cayman to bring fight over BO to local courts
He said that under no circumstances would the Cayman government engage with any British officials that may seek to establish a public beneficial ownership register.
05/24/2018
Cayman seeking constitutional changes
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, following his return from London, the premier set out his plans for fighting the imposition of a public beneficial ownership register in the British Overseas Territories before it becomes the international global
05/24/2018
Britain and Brussels: The double threat to Cayman’s economy
“By contrast, financial services are an area of domestic responsibility for territory governments, where they surpass – an important point to remember – international standards in the context of beneficial ownership,
05/24/2018
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Fintech 2018 - Isle of Man Chapter
The Fintech sector in the Isle of Man consists of, among other things, e-gaming, payment services and crypto-currencies.
05/24/2018
New Compulsory Bermuda Bye-law Filing Requirements
As your Corporate Services Provider, and pursuant to our existing services agreement, we will review your bye-laws and prepare the relevant information for filing in accordance with the requirements of the Act.
05/24/2018
Register of trusts
This comment seems to be in direct contrast to the current position adopted by both the UK Government and the EU pursuant to 5AMLD in that access to registers of trusts is required to be subject to a “legitimate interest” test.
05/24/2018
Ogier's trusts rising stars recognised as Future Leaders by Citywealth
No other offshore law firm has as many lawyers included on the list as Ogier.
05/24/2018
VG and Ward Yates act in MEA deal
Arqaam Capital acted as the lead arranger and book runner, while BNY Mellon acted as the delegate and Minhaj Advisory acted as the Shariah adviser.
05/24/2018
House of Lords paves way for OT public ownership registries
The amendment brought in the House of Commons at the end of April attracted strong criticism from the overseas territories governments, given that orders in council are only issued in extremely rare circumstances, typically involving the implementation of
05/23/2018
Collas Crill advises on financing of Park Place
The team at Collas Crill consisted of Consultant Shelagh Mason
05/23/2018
Carey Olsen advises SVP on acquisition of Vita Group
The Carey Olsen team assisting SVP on the various corporate and finance aspects of the transaction included partner Nick Bullmore and counsel Dylan Wiltermuth from the firm's Cayman Islands office
05/22/2018
Malaysia sets up task force to probe 1MDB scandal
The special task force will be charged with seizing back assets and pursuing legal action against those suspected of breaking the law in relation to the fund
05/22/2018
Charities - The importance of philanthropy for wealth - Appleby
The Jersey Register of Charities will be public.
05/22/2018
On board: liability and indemnity - Appleby
First Published in The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking, May 2018
05/22/2018
Court restores confidence in Channel Islands trusts
‘This new ruling in the Privy Council has restored confidence in the security of assets held in Jersey and Guernsey trusts,’ he said.
05/22/2018
Carey Olsen supports NZ crypto investment fund
The fund, which has been authorised under the Jersey Private Fund regime, has appointed Techemy Capital Limited as investment adviser and will invest in cryptographic token deal flow.