Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ogier a finalist for Asian Offshore Law Firm of the Year

This recognition for the work of our office here in Hong Kong is very welcome, and reflects a year of hard work by everyone in the team.

Dishonesty is a serious allegation and must not be pleaded lightly: rolled-up plea is insufficient

The Grand Court dismissed the claim of dishonest assistance on the grounds that the pleading was defective and there was no evidence that the bank deliberately allowed fraudulent transactions to be processed.

Compelling Disclosure of Customer Due Diligence from a Disgruntled Shareholder

Update prepared by Eleanor Morgan (Partner, British Virgin Islands) and Shane Donovan (Senior Associate, British Virgin Islands)

Mourant advises on Hong Kong’s biggest biotech IPO

Biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer.

Guernsey streamlines pre-application planning advice

While meetings with Planning Officers will still be available, these will be tailored to the kind of complex schemes that require more in-depth advice at the initial stage.

Malta wealth managers named in Venezuelan graft probe

MaltaToday has learnt that Portmann Capital Management Limited is the Maltese investment firm that is referred to in the Homeland Security Investigations criminal complaint filed in the courts of Miami

Where justice requires confidentiality

In a recent decision Justice Kawaley, of the Cayman Islands Grand Court, illustrated the balancing act the court must perform between private needs and public requirements.

Collas Crill acts in RBS International transaction

Blue Diamond traces its origins back to 1904 when it was the Fruit Export Company operating from and out of Guernsey.

Appleby Hong Kong shortlisted for five awards

Appleby have been recognised for their contribution in two high-profile deals this year, the disposal of ele.me to Alibaba in May and on the Carlyle Group’s investment in Ant International in June.

Aristocrat sues France for €351m in row over Monaco throne

He insists his legal action is not aimed at Monaco’s current ruler, Prince Albert, but the French state.

Walkers acts as Cayman Islands Counsel in Closing of Thunderbolt II Aircraft Asset Backed Securitisation

The innovative equity structure introduced the first 144A / Reg S Aircraft Portfolio Shares to the market in a broadly distributed offering process where both the equity and debt securities were marketed and issued concurrently.

International offshore law firm acts in TISE bonds listing

This bond listing relates to the financing of the acquisition of Hong Kong’s fifth largest skyscraper The Center, which is the world's most expensive real estate transaction for a single building to date.

English High Court Issues Milestone Judgment in Favour of Quantum Global

Quantum Global will now focus on resolving issues in Mauritius and Switzerland

Companies should act on Luxembourg corporate law reforms before deadline

The reforms affect voting rights, share issuance to employees and directors, requirements for AGMs and meetings by email and videoconferencing.

Two Appleby Partners named in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

It is especially pleasing to know that this listing is a result of the comments we have received from clients over a number of years.

Carey Olsen shortlisted for 2018 China Law & Practice Awards

Carey Olsen has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at the 2018 China Law & Practice Awards.

Lumiere Wealth fraud trial kicks off in Jersey

Chris Byrne is accused of losing £2.7m in client money via high-risk investments

Private equity deals and debt listing driving TISE growth for Ogier team

There is a growing interest in REITs listings, but the key driver remains the Quoted Eurobond Exemption for the volume of listings under TISE's specialist debt listing regime.

UK committee opens inquiry into relationship with OTs

The Overseas Territories have a special place in our constitution.

Nuix founder cops seven years jail sentence for offshore tax fraud

Ministers savage fraud detection software founder.