Managers of Wealth Offshore

Reform of civil forfeiture orders in Jersey

The Draft Law replaces and extends the current Proceeds of Crime (Cash Seizure) (Jersey) Law 2008 (the Cash Seizure Law) and applies to both cash and property held in bank accounts.

Ogier advises OMERS on US$1.1bn acquisition of Alexander Mann Solutions

The Ogier legal team included counsel Peter Longstaffe, senior associates Alan Stirling and Rani Khiani and paralegal Maria Carolan, working alongside Weil, Gotshal & Manges on the deal.

At A Glance Guide to Protecting Your Business and Reputation in Cayman

A trade mark is a unique way of identifying products and services

Ogier assists Index Ventures on its $1.65b fund raise

Partner Niamh Lalor led the Ogier Jersey team assisted by senior associate Joanna Christensen, counsel Sophie Reguengo and associate Dan Whalen.

Small local law firm merges with global offshore player

Founded in 1998, Solomon Harris is a full service law firm employing 28 people in Grand Cayman.

Kenya, Switzerland sign pact to return stolen wealth

The framework, which is in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption, provides the principles to guide the recovery of stolen assets.

Cayman gets support from Caricom on UK issues

The heads of government from the Caribbean Community member states backed that position during a conference last week in Kingston, Jamaica, voicing their own disapproval for the U.K.’s approach to the issue.

If You’re Living In Australia, Hiding Your Crypto Offshore Doesn’t Mean You’ll Avoid Tax

Reports out today suggest that the Australian Tax Office are now set to follow up on those who are using offshore bank accounts to hide their cryptocurrencies.

Investing in Cayman's future: opportunities for the next generation at Ogier

When considering career options, I would strongly recommend obtaining internships within the industry that you are interested in.

Carey Olsen chairman awarded Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society

The RHS has a worldwide membership of more than 4,000 engaged in researching and presenting history.

Ogier tops offshore table for European M&A firms

Ogier has also been ranked in tenth place in the Japanese league table for M&A work

HMRC unit hunts for ‘hidden’ offshore assets of the wealthy

839 investigations into UK taxpayers hiding money offshore opened last year

Ogier advises on £162m sale of Sterling portfolio

We are delighted to see how the hard work of all those involved over the past three years has resulted in the portfolio's successful sale.

Jersey approves legislation to further prosecute financial crime

Specifically, they widen the definition of ‘criminal property’ and change the requirement of two qualifying offences to just one, when making assumptions regarding criminal conduct.

No scooping the pot: Z Trusts and the order of priority of creditors of an insolvent Jersey trust

The Court considered that, prior to the introduction of Article 32, the creditors would have sued the trustee personally.

Mourant advises on €463 million tech fund

The fund’s limited partners include a broad range of global institutional investors.

Ex-EFG banker claims dismissal was linked to whistleblowing

Bank says a formal investigation had not upheld the banker’s claims

Bermuda: place of domicile trumps forum non conveniens by Harneys

Athene alleged that S and C sought to use this confidential information to their advantage and the Bermuda writ claimed breaches of fiduciary duties, confidentiality and contract.

Sixtieth anniversary of New York Convention – time to choose BVI arbitration and enforcement

The British Virgin Islands' pro-enforcement approach makes it an ideal seat for arbitration.

European Union: Adoption of the Fifth AntiMoney Laundering Directive

Under the 4AMLD, Member States are required to identify and obtain accurate and current information on beneficial owners of legal entities and legal arrangements.

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