Managers of Wealth Offshore

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.

Carey Olsen repeats clean sweep of Tier One rankings in Legal 500 UK

"We would like to thank our clients and peers for their time and positive endorsements during the research process and our staff for their continued commitment and hard work."

Haro, Guts, Girdles and Hatts – some peculiarities of Guernsey law

Originally published in En Voyage, November/December 2018 Issue

Does Big Brother have a conscience? Ethical regulations in the digital age

Originally published in Business Brief, November 2018

Cayman Islands legal associations to merge

The establishment of the Legal Practitioners Association marks the first time that the entire legal profession in Cayman will be represented by one association.

Mourant Associate achieves STEP Worldwide Excellence Award

The Award is administered twice yearly and recognises the top scoring student at distinction level in each of their STEP exams globally.

Not in my house: Jersey Court refuses to bless a trustee's decision

Update prepared by Christopher Edwards (Partner), Chris Duncan (Senior Associate) and Jeremy Bell-Connell (Associate) of our Guernsey office

Taxation law drafted on company substance measures

The Draft Law provides a first view of the statutory framework for the structure that was outlined in the consultation proposals which were issued by Jersey Government in August 2018 (the Consultation).

Money laundering and terrorist financing controls in overseas jurisdictions – advisory notice

This document contains advice issued by HM Treasury about risks posed by unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls.

Sackler family—major cultural patrons—amassed $31.2m in offshore HSBC bank accounts, investigation finds

Mortimer Sackler opened a handful of accounts in Switzerland one month before federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma in 2005