Managers of Wealth Offshore

Top tier rankings and high praise for Ogier's Guernsey team

The Private Client & Trusts team promoted and new ranking for two associates to watch amidst seven individual rankings in total in Chambers UK.

A Substantial Undertaking

Proposals are due to be lodged for legislation in Jersey by 23 October 2018 and in both jurisdictions it is anticipated that changes to corporate tax residency rules will be in place with effect from 1 January 2019.

Trust legislation in Guernsey

That legislation has served the island and those using it as a platform for wealth administration very well and some of the innovations introduced then have since been adopted in other jurisdictions.

Legal Guide Rankings Confirm Appleby as Leading Law Firm in Isle of Man

Last week Appleby Isle of Man also announced its ranking in The Legal 500

Nine Appleby offices recognised in 2018 IFLR1000 Guide

Appleby is also described as having “Strong technical ability, very commercial, very responsive, very proactive, no drama

US charges former Goldman bankers for 1MDB

Former Banker Tim Leissner Pleaded Guilty to Conspiring to Launder Money and to Violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Related to 1MDB

Capital Call Facilities – LPA and side letter review

The Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership is a common vehicle used for structuring private equity funds

Obtaining a Jersey grant of probate: the fast-track procedure

Our legal fees for dealing with a fast-track probate application are generally between £700 - £800 excluding disbursements.

Isle of Man sees reform of charities law

The purpose of the Bill is to bring Manx law’s definition of what is charitable and its system of regulating charities more in line with the approach taken in England and Wales following the Charities Act 2011.

Recognition for Appleby Lawyers in the Latest Legal 500 UK Rankings

The directory recognises 23 Appleby lawyers from our Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey offices

2018 Legal 500 rankings released

The research includes individual submissions from law firms and series of in-depth interviews with firms

Appleby Guernsey Recommended by UK Guide

Appleby’s Guernsey office secured a Tier 2 ranking for its Dispute Resolution work with Partner Anthony Williams being described as a, ‘first-rate advocate’ with ‘an outstanding reputation’.

Six Appleby Lawyers in Jersey Ranked by UK Guide

The 2018 edition of the respected Legal 500 UK Guide also highlights six Appleby lawyers as ”Leading individuals” in these key business areas, with Counsel, Jared Dann noted as a “Next generation lawyer” for his Dispute Resolution

Conyers celebrates 90th anniversary

Conyers Dill & Pearman was established in 1928

Ogier sponsors inaugural Guernsey Private Wealth Forum

Head of Ogier's Private Client and Trusts team in Guernsey Gavin Ferguson, IFLR 100 "Market Leader" Marcus Leese and Citywealth future leader Chris Hards will be in attendance.

Sipp providers must check offshore investments, UK court rules

FCA warns Sipp providers to notify regulator of any financial strains due to claims from ruling

Asian Legal Business Recently Named Chris Cheng in “Top 40 Under 40” List

Chris Cheng’s practice areas span corporate, M&A, IPO’s, equity capital, markets and debt capital markets.

Superyacht Linked to Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal Goes up for Auction

A Malaysian court in August approved the sale of the 300-ft (91 m) Cayman Islands-flagged Equanimity, which was impounded months earlier near the Indonesian island of Bali and handed over to Malaysia.

Jersey civil penalties regime – principal persons

The JFSC now has the power to impose civil penalties where a significant and material contravention of a Code of Practice was committed

EU citizens to retain rights to remain in Jersey

The planned amendments to the Jersey Immigration Rules will launch the Jersey EU Settlement Scheme, which will begin in January 2019.