09/14/2018
The BillionaireWho Bought Trump’s Mansion Faces Scrutiny in Monaco
Lately though, Mr. Rybolovlev, a billionaire Russian mining magnate, has been less visible and Prince Albert has maintained a delicate, diplomatic distance from him.
Legal
09/14/2018
Anti-money laundering bill would force overseas property owners to come clean
Intended as a measure to stop corrupt investors using the UK property market to hide dirty money anonymously, it would require all overseas investors to identify themselves on a publicly-accessible register.
09/14/2018
Ex-Lumiere boss found guilty of £2.7m fraud by Jersey court
The month-long trial involved evidence from the Jersey Financial Services Commission and his former clients, which included an elderly French couple, a pensioner and a partially-blind 79-year-old.
09/14/2018
UCITS regime to be amended for EU fixed income products
Both proposals incorporate amendments to the provisions of the UCITS regime governing investment in these asset classes.
09/14/2018
Cayman Derivative Cases Brought Overseas Still Face Hurdles
Both cases involved Cayman Islands companies operating in the U.S. Until these decisions
09/13/2018
The States of Jersey approve the introduction of Jersey LLCs
The LLC Law will also offer another option to those looking to do business in Jersey, combining many of the more desirable features of companies and partnerships in to one flexible vehicle.
09/13/2018
Mourant lawyer named in Top 35 Under 35
Chris' practice includes advising trustees and beneficiaries on a wide range of trust-related matters, including Public Trustee v Cooper and variation of trust applications and international tax disclosures.
09/13/2018
Collas Crill advises on Amsterdam buy
he team at Collas Crill were a great support throughout the transaction
09/13/2018
Luxembourg simplifies the legal regime applicable to business licenses (autorisations d'établissement)
It is to be noted that any Business License granted by the Ministry of Economy prior to the entry into force of the Revised Law will remain valid for commercial activities and services
09/13/2018
Appleby advises CVC Capital partners on HKD 2 billion investment
Established in 1981, CVC has USD 69 billion of assets under management and a global network of 23 local offices, with 15 across Europe and the Americas and eight in the Asia Pacific region.
09/13/2018
Two of Ogier's rising stars recognised in top 35 list for UK and Crown Dependencies
We are all very pleased at the recognition for James and Alice
09/12/2018
Maples and Calder launches legal service offering in Jersey
“We are excited to announce this addition to our global presence, which affirms our long-term commitment to our clients, providing them with greater choice to complement our existing services.”
09/12/2018
Bermuda Digital Assets Business Act Comes Into Force
The Digital Assets Business Act 2018 became operative with effect from 10 September 2018
09/12/2018
Mourant conference to look at UK decision to impose public beneficial ownership registers
Fairness in society depends on there being a high degree of transparency in the affairs of wealthy people
09/12/2018
Carey Olsen supports Capvis on launch of Capvis V
The fund which exceeded both its €1 billion target and the €0.7 billion raised by Capvis Equity IV LP, is the latest and largest Capvis flagship fund
09/12/2018
Recognising and Assisting Foreign Officeholders in Guernsey and the Cayman Islands
The principle of modified universalism essentially provides that, within the constraints of public policy, courts should co-operate across jurisdictions.
09/12/2018
BVI companies allegedly targeted by Russian oligarch
Court documents outline the corporate raiding allegations and other details of the case
09/12/2018
Applications open for the 2018/19 Appleby Academy
The Appleby Academy is open to all upper sixth form students, regardless of their plans following high school.
09/12/2018
Lumiere boss foolish but evidence unreliable, argues defence
The defence team in the Chris Byrne Lumiere case say evidence is “inherently weak and misleading”
09/11/2018
Bermuda PTCs: Recent developments by Ashley Fife
Recent amendments to Bermuda laws impact to varying degrees on the regulatory, record keeping and filing obligations for private trust companies established or operating in Bermuda (PTCs).