04/12/2018
Dentons Announces Seven New Partnerships
The law firm is accelerating its strategy to grow in fast-growing areas including Kenya, Mauritius, the Caribbean, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Legal
04/12/2018
David Casa asked to testify in Athens in Pilatus Bank whistleblower extradition case
In another case she is charged with making false accusations against three police officers.
04/11/2018
Appealing Appraisal Actions: New Judgments from the Cayman Courts
Flowing from that litigation, and adding to the growing jurisprudence on this front, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has recently released a number of highly anticipated decisions concerning various interlocutory issues arising in the course of litiga
04/11/2018
To avoid Miami courtroom, Marlins claim citizenship in the British Virgin Islands
As a result, team lawyers argued, the dispute with Miami-Dade should be governed by jurisdictional rules that apply to international disputes.
04/09/2018
How a change in strategy is putting Cayman on the map for Japanese institutional investors
The trustee’s responsibility is directly owed to the beneficiaries (i.e. investors) collectively, in contrast to a corporate structure where the directors owe duties to the company as a whole.
04/09/2018
Blockchain can be new economic pillar
Mr Garrod, who is a partner at Conyers, Dill & Pearman, is involved in the blockchain and insurtech space.
04/09/2018
Bedell Cristin advises on King's Cross sale
The property comprises 250,000 square feet spread across 30 buildings, including nearly 200,000 square feet of offices, historic warehouses and retail space, adjacent to King’s Cross station.
04/06/2018
Walkers Acts on the Launch of Two Jersey Private Funds
The Walkers team was led by partner Jonathan Heaney who was assisted by senior counsel Christopher Reed.
04/06/2018
Walkers (Hong Kong) Acts on iQiyi's and Bilibili's Nasdaq IPO
The deal was led by Hong Kong Partner Amelia Hall and Senior Associate William Lee.
04/06/2018
Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Update 2018 - Ogier
Some of the language used in the Guidance Notes created areas of uncertainty, particularly within the investment funds industry.
04/06/2018
Mueller prosecutors defend money laundering charge against Manafort
Manafort is accused of laundering more than $30M that flowed through offshore bank accounts.
04/05/2018
The Maltese connection with Iran sanctions busting
An investigative reporter’s killing has shone new light on a shadowy deal she uncovered
04/04/2018
Of Sound Mind and Memory: New Guidance for Trustees Regarding Settlor Capacity in the Cayman Islands
While the Trustee was satisfied that the Settlor had written the 2012 Letter, the Trustee was concerned about the Settlor’s mental capacity to properly exercise her power of amendment.
04/04/2018
Changes to Bermuda’s Beneficial Ownership Regime
The beneficial ownership register is not publicly accessible and may only be accessed by or on behalf of the Registrar of Companies.
04/04/2018
US Supreme Court declines to hear FATCA case
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which had been brought by a group of American expatriates and led by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who had argued that the 2010 legislation violated their
04/04/2018
Ogier advises on the listing of Safe Harbour Holdings plc on AIM
Trading commenced on 15 March 2018.
04/04/2018
Managing the complexity of Luxembourg structuring and product options
The use of European labels is an integral part of Capital Markets Union (CMU) and they will grow in importance as CMU develops.
04/03/2018
Leading offshore law firm shortlisted for 'Best Offshore Law Firm' Award
The award rewards firms that have demonstrated a consistently high standard in providing offshore legal services to the hedge fund sector.
04/01/2018
Seven Reasons to Register an Aircraft in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands enjoys a stable system of government, consisting of an 18 member Legislative Assembly elected by the people every four years which enables the Cayman Islands largely to self-govern on local affairs, and a Governor who is the formal repr
03/29/2018
Appleby Mauritius advises on the issue of USD 300 million 4.500% senior notes
To be listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited