02/27/2018
Jersey: Revised JFSC Codes of Practice issued - Appleby
There are some important changes which could have an impact on all regulated financial services businesses, banking businesses and insurance businesses in Jersey
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02/26/2018
Generation games and avoiding family disputes - Ogier
The use of private trust companies is also becoming more common as a method of retaining family control through the generations, with inventive use of voting rights and committees.
02/26/2018
Getting tough on money laundering
It is they, not their detractors, who have contributed to Malta’s image as an Eldorado for money launderers that the country is now constrained to fight.
02/26/2018
Mourant Ozannes at the forefront of aviation and ship financing in Asia
Mourant Ozannes provided BVI law advice in connection the loan and lease financing of four second-hand long range product tankers.
02/23/2018
Re King Bun Limited: Re-affirming When the Case Should be tried in the BVI
The operation of the underlying business and the assets are in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).
02/23/2018
Appleby advises Butterfield in connection with its acquisition of Deutsche Bank's Global Trust Solutions business
It also provides us with a physical presence in Asia, which we view as a growth market for Butterfield.
02/23/2018
New office for Ogier as firm celebrates ten years in Tokyo
Ogier Global provides trustee services to Cayman Islands unit trust structures, being the vehicle of choice for Japanese investors.
02/22/2018
Bermuda’s New Privacy Legislation: Are You Prepared? by Kathleen Moniz Ben Adamson Donna M. Pilgrim
PIPA applies to any individual, entity or public authority that uses personal information in Bermuda.
02/22/2018
Collas Crill Acts In £62 Million Agreement
Berwin Leighton Paisner acted as lead counsel in the UK.
02/22/2018
Disability introduced as a protected characteristic under Jersey Discrimination Law: what you need to know
The Regulations will give individuals the right to take a complaint to the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal
02/22/2018
Ogier advises on US$72 million sale of silver mine for long-standing client
Closing of the sale is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of Russian regulatory approval and is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2018.
02/22/2018
BVI Dispute Resolution lawyer achieves top ranking in 2018 Chambers Global
Chambers and Partners has been ranking the best lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions.
02/21/2018
CRS Update From The Bahamas: 2018 Deadlines & Other Matters - Higgs Johnson
Financial Institutions should complete the review of Pre-Existing High-Value Accounts by December 31 2017, and must complete their initial registration for CRS by June 30 2018.
02/21/2018
Higgs & Johnson celebrates 70 years
After 70 years, Higgs & Johnson is very much a part of the fabric of The Bahamas,” said Managing Partner Oscar N. Johnson.
02/20/2018
Legislative Amendments: Companies Law in the Cayman Islands - Higgs Johnson
The beneficial ownership register regime for specified companies came into force on July 1 2017
02/20/2018
Nine Carey Olsen lawyers recognised by Chambers Global
Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands team was promoted in the corporate and finance category of the rankings
02/20/2018
Carey Olsen advises SoftBank on $865 million investment in startup Katerra
SoftBank Vision Fund L.P., which made headlines when it became the world's largest ever investment fund after raising $93 billion in committed capital last year, has made several technology-focused investments since it launched.
02/20/2018
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.
02/19/2018
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.
02/19/2018
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.