10/29/2017
An unsent text upheld as a valid Will raises questions for Jersey courts
The unsent text message named the man's brother and nephew as his sole beneficiaries and gave nothing to his wife from whom he had recently split.
Legal
10/27/2017
Cayman Islands enact Foundation Companies Law
The FC will be more easily recognised in the home jurisdiction of the client, and can be used to hold family wealth and businesses.
10/27/2017
Luxembourg Corporate - Unregulated securitisation vehicles
It shall finance its securitisation operations through the issue of securities.
10/26/2017
In your court: offshore dispute resolution review October 2017
Partner Rachael Reynolds and Managing Associate William Jones provide insights into one of the world's largest ever restructurings.
10/26/2017
Fallout begins from Appleby data breach
Our strategy has been to engage with journalists to defend the Isle of Man’s reputation as a responsible jurisdiction.
10/26/2017
Journalists expose the riches of Putin's distant relative, who kept offshore bank accounts and amassed a $600 million fortune
The OCCRP was one of the media outlets that brought to life documents of a Panamanian law firm showing how hundreds of rich and powerful people registered companies in tax havens.
10/25/2017
Appleby defends business model in leaked documents probe
Appleby has thoroughly and vigorously investigated the allegations and we are satisfied that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing, either on the part of ourselves or our clients.
10/25/2017
Cayman Islands Foundation Companies Law Now in Force
It will be prohibited from paying dividends to its members.
10/25/2017
IFLR ranks Appleby lawyer as Cayman's only corporate restructuring & insolvency lawyer
David has been with Appleby since 2015.
10/25/2017
Investment Co. Says Bahamian Order Bars US Asset Seizure
Attorneys for Nineveh Investments Ltd. said the key issue in its case against the government is whether Gary Kaplan has a property interest in the assets of Nineveh and its owner
10/24/2017
Offshore global law firm hailed as 'the best non-UK law firm'
The firm was described by clients as “hands-down the best non-UK law firm” and “the best corporate law firm in the Channel Islands” with its lawyers being singled out as “hardworking, tenacious and completely dedicated to get
10/24/2017
Cayman's new Foundation Company offers innovative, flexible and unique alternative
Anthony has written a full briefing on the new Foundation Companies, along with associate Fraser Allister.
10/24/2017
Kennedys continues global expansion with Bermuda office
This is a major development for our global expansion, as it establishes a local presence in one of the world’s most important insurance markets and a leading financial centre.
10/24/2017
Providence: Royal Court of Guernsey approves litigation funding agreement
A recent decision of the Royal Court has considered for the first time in open court the issue of whether an agreement with a third party to fund litigation would be void as a matter of Guernsey law on the basis that it was champertous.
10/23/2017
Two Appleby Partners Recognised as Most Influential Women in Re/Insurance
Kate and Fiona commented, ‘We are honoured to have been included within this prestigious report alongside such an influential group of women.’
10/23/2017
Appleby act as Jersey counsel to Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate merger
The merger was implemented by way of a members scheme of arrangement under Jersey companies law.
10/22/2017
US court dismisses fraud lawsuit against RE/MAX
The suit alleges the defendants did this by selling them luxury condos on Grand Cayman in a development which was never built.
10/20/2017
Nine Appleby offices recognised in 2018 IFLR100 guide
The guide also noted “One of Appleby's key strengths is the working across its own jurisdictions."
10/20/2017
Ogier advises Kennedy-Wilson Holdings on its recommended offer for Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate plc
The Ogier team worked alongside Macfarlanes LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Kratz as English and US counsel to the bidder respectively.
10/20/2017
Ogier's Guernsey team advises Equitix
The HS1 concession runs to 2040 and has an enterprise value of over £3 billion.