Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bedell Cristin secures Hastings-Bass relief

No legal or tax advice was obtained by the trustee and the innocent beneficiary exposed to the dire consequences had played no active role in procuring the transaction.

Ogier named a Top Employer in the Cayman Islands

Competing against leading private, public and non-profit organisations in Cayman, Ogier was placed second in the large organization category – the only law firm ever to be placed.

Accountant jailed for fleecing public purse

The conviction closes four years of joint investigations between the Organised and Economic Crime Department of the Bermuda Police Service and the Welsh authorities.

Appleby participates in Chamber Careers Expo

The Appleby scholarship covers the cost of tuition/registration fees, examination fees and textbooks, and students are also provided with a monthly stipend to cover any additional expenses. Students are expected to maintain a minimum of a 2:1 throughout t

Carey Olsen advises Butterfield as it strengthens its banking and custody operations

The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, would further expand Butterfield's presence in the Channel Islands by providing a Jersey presence for the group.

Bermuda Government to reform 60/40 rule

As a part of this he said that the Government would work to make its economy more competitive.

Jersey registers data protection legislation

The States of Jersey says this will benefit trade and help law enforcement agencies cooperate with their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

Ogier advises on purchase of Chancery Lane offices

It is currently let by law firm Lewis Silkin until 2023 and comprises over 80,000 sq ft of office space.

Five comments we make on LPAs (and why we make them…)

My experiences, both positive and negative, of reviewing such comments through the prism of an onshore funds lawyer have guided my own approach to marking up documents that I now receive offshore.

Bank negligent after paying out client money on fraudulent instruction from sole director

A bank which made payments from a client account on the fraudulent instruction of the client's director and sole shareholder was liable in negligence after the client company went into liquidation, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.

Taylors Acts as Bermuda Counsel to Volante in Nephila Capital Equity Investment

Volante is a new multi-class and multi-territory managing general agent platform that will commence trading in Q1 2018, subject to appropriate Lloyd's coverholder approvals.

Ogier shortlisted for two awards at IFLR Asia Awards 2018

The transaction was reported as the largest debut issuance of a high yield bond by a PRC company since January 2013.

Ogier advises on £103m sale of Woolwich Estate

The Ogier legal team, consisting of partner Richard Daggett, senior associate Amy Garrod and associate Ridhiima Kapoor, worked closely with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP and Mishcon de Reya LLP on the deal.

Taiwan deal involving Ogier's Hong Kong and Cayman teams recognised with three awards

Ogier worked closely with Sullivan & Cromwell on the deal, which was structured through a Cayman Islands scheme of arrangement.

Former Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore gets 18-month sentence for tax fraud

Investigators contest Briatore's claims that he does not own it but merelyrents it from a company registered in the Virgin Islands.

VG Boosts Business with New Joiners

Lucinda Gouveia, Trust Officer, recently joined VG from a large global firm.

Crypto-currency and ICOs in the British Virgin Islands

As a result, ICOs offer an efficient and cost effective means of accessing mass capital for start-up or early stage enterprises or technology entrepreneurs which might not otherwise have access to capital markets.

International law firm launches strategic citizenship and residence consultancy

Helping clients interested or needing to secure additional citizenships, or residency rights through investment programmes, will be an area of particular focus

Conyers becomes latest to exit Middle East region after a decade

For over a decade Conyers’ Dubai office has serviced the needs of an international client base that has included financiers, corporate groups, asset managers and onshore firms. C

Bermuda Segregated account companies

In order for a company to achieve legal separation of its general account and its segregated account(s) it must be registered as an SAC with the Registrar of Companies

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