Managers of Wealth Offshore

Maples and Calder and MaplesFS combine as the Maples Group

The rebranding initiative, which includes a new corporate logo and website, highlights the strength of the Maples Group as a comprehensive solution for legal, fiduciary

Court in Bahamas issues arrest warrant for Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard

The warrant was issued after Nygard failed to appear in court multiple times for a sentencing hearing related to two contempt of court convictions

Happy Data Protection Day! GDPR, no deal Brexit and the Crown Dependencies

GDPR has brought awareness of privacy rights to the forefront of many businesses' agendas

Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel for Fleming Reinsurance Ltd.

Appleby was instructed to provide regulatory advice and insurance expertise in connection with its license as a Class 3A insurer.

Russian money launderers entranced by Danske's trustworthy name

Russian law enforcement authorities will start helping the Estonian prosecutor's office and police in investigating the large-scale money laundering in Danske's Estonian branch

Collas Crill advises on La Grande Mare Hotel sale

Sold as a going concern, the hotel, self-catering, timeshare and golf resort was originally developed by the Vermeulen family and has been run by them for over four decades.

Offshore company beneficial ownership registers and trusts: By Ashley Fife, Counsel, Carey Olsen Bermuda

Families who have established, or are looking to establish, trust structures ought to be comforted to some extent

A Guide to Freezing Injunctions in Guernsey and Jersey - Collar Crill

The inherent jurisdiction of the Royal Court of Jersey (the Court) underpins its ability to grant an injunction.

Carey Olsen up for best offshore law firm at Asia Legal Awards 2019

Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong

AG obtains evidence incriminating ex-pres and jailed VP of money-laundering

According to the report , forensic imaging was conducted on the obtained data by a data recovery and intelligence firm authorized by the Home Office of the United Kingdom, stated AG.

Bermuda – the family office proposition

The focus on family service and the respect for privacy still remains at the heart of duciary service on the island.

Carey Olsen's Russell Clark named Crown Dependencies lawyer of the year

Judged by an international panel of highly respected practitioners from all private wealth sectors covering all the jurisdictions, winners are those judged to have excelled in achievement, innovation, expertise and service.

KPMG and Deloitte under investigation for role in 1MDB corruption scandal

International auditors KPMG and Deloitte are being investigated in Malaysia for their role in the 1MDB corruption scandal.

‘Unexplained Wealth Order’ Comes to Singapore

Individuals or companies convicted of such an offence face heavy fines and imprisonment (for individuals), on top of the seizure and forfeiture of the property in question.

Wins for Ogier's Jersey and Guernsey Private Client & Trusts teams at Citywealth IFC Awards

Ogier has been recognised at the awards for the last three years in a row.

Appleby Academy 2018/19 winner announced

Drew Fleming of Castle Rushen High School wins summer placement at Appleby

BERMUDA: Changes to the Investment Funds Act 2006

This alert deals solely with the amendments to the IFA.

Appleby Bermuda to speak on LATAM panel at The World Captive Forum

The Forum is one of the longest running international captive insurance conferences in the world with over 50 highly acclaimed industry experts discussing new and emerging risks facing companies and organisations worldwide

Market trends in offshore relocations to the Channel Islands for HNWs and businesses

The process of relocating internationally starts with an assessment of where to go.

Legislative update: Investment Funds Act

First Published in The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking, January 2019