09/25/2018
$18m Isle of Man tax fraud exposed in the US
If proven, the allegations could lead to 20 years in prison
Legal
09/25/2018
Appleby partners recognised in Citywealth's Top 200 most powerful women of 2018
Vanessa has been awarded many professional accolades to date.
09/25/2018
Cayman’s new rules disrupt anti-money laundering services
One of the biggest changes is that the regulations now determine that both regulated and unregulated funds have until Sept. 30 to nominate three types of anti-money laundering (AML) officers.
09/25/2018
Durability of ILS structures no longer in question
First published in ARTEMIS
09/24/2018
Hatstone lawyers recognised by Legal 500 LATAM 2018
Hatstone lawyers have been recognised by Legal 500 Latin America 2018.
09/24/2018
Maples and Calder in Jersey becomes TISE Listing Member
This new membership serves as a welcome addition to Maples and Calder's provision of specialist listing services for the Cayman Islands and Ireland.
09/21/2018
Murder for £10 BILLION fortune
Janowski allegedly spent €250,000 to hire contract killers
09/21/2018
Leading offshore law firm advises on launch of renewables fund
The fund, advised by Low Carbon, will invest in European renewable energy generation projects. I
09/21/2018
BVI Segregated Portfolio Companies – use in closed ended fund structures
These changes, introduced by the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2018 (the 2018 BCA Amendment Act) will come into force on 1 October 2018.
09/21/2018
The Rise of the Lawbot? - Appleby
Legal research is conducted online and not in a law library, with access to legal authorities from courts around the world being available at the touch of a button.
09/21/2018
Bermuda RSC amended to require leave to bring derivative actions
The requirement comes by way of amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court 1985.
09/21/2018
BVI Update - New Visa Exemption Order for Chinese Nationals
These letters must be addressed to the exempted persons, stating their work title, date of expected arrival, the duration of their stay and purpose of their visit and the amount of the fees charged or to be paid to anyone to be exempted .
09/20/2018
Third Belgravia fraud suspect back in Jersey to face charges
From the Philippines to the Channel Islands
09/20/2018
Leading offshore law firm advises Singapore family office on £180m London property deal
Working alongside onshore counsel Clifford Chance, the firm advised on all Jersey legal and regulatory aspects of the purchase, which was completed by way of acquisition of a Jersey Property Unit Trust (JPUT).
09/20/2018
Carey Olsen advises on restructuring
Working alongside lead legal advisers for the secured creditors, White & Case in London, New York and Hong Kong
09/20/2018
Carey Olsen lawyers feature in IFC Powerwomen Top 200 for 2018
This year, Guernsey partners Karen Le Cras, Elaine Gray and Natasha Kapp, Jersey partner Siobhan Riley and BVI counsel Sharon Mungall have been featured.
09/19/2018
Advocate Nicholas Le Quesne listed in Top 35 under 35
Once the nomination period had closed in mid-May, the nominations were collated and a rigorous judging process took place during which each nominee was judged on the strength of their nomination(s).
09/19/2018
Offshore Deal Value Through June 2018 Nearly Matches 2017 Total
Hong Kong sees slight increase in deal volume, Appleby reports
09/19/2018
Alvarez & Marsal launches Cayman office
The firm opens a Cayman Islands office and appoints leading industry professionals
09/19/2018
Five Ogier lawyers make international Powerwomen list
Inclusion on the list is determined by research from previous lists, combined with recommendations from leading figures in the financial service industry, UHNW clients, charities and from a call for submissions.