Managers of Wealth Offshore

Restrictions on short-term letting and Strata by-laws in the Cayman Islands

Judge Henderson noted that there is nothing in the Strata Law itself which attempts to prohibit a party from contracting out of the restriction

Cayman appeal court applies Minority Discount in appraisal cases under section 238 of the Companies Law

The Court of Appeal accepted that Delaware jurisprudence can be of assistance to the Cayman Court but noted that it should not be determinative.

'Ahead of its time' Guernsey Trusts Law reaches 10-year anniversary

The legislation, which replaced the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 1989, was designed to create a more flexible framework for the local trust industry and to provide better protection for both settlors and trustees.

Of Sound Mind and Memory: New Guidance for Trustees Regarding Settlor Capacity in the Cayman Islands

The trustee of the Trust was CI Trustees Ltd (the "Trustee"). The settlor of the Trust was a childless widow, and resident of a Spanish-speaking country in South America.

Trusts and Protectors - A Russian Tale

Appleby Guernsey’s Dispute Resolution and Private Client & Trusts teams review this important decision and the impact in the Channel Islands.

Appleby advises on major insurance transaction

The transaction is expected to close later this year and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals across a number of jurisdictions.

Offshore law firm reaches century milestone for London Stock Exchange clients

The Corporate Advisers Ranking Guide also confirmed that Carey Olsen has maintained its long-standing position as the leading offshore legal adviser for AIM-listed clients

Appleby sponsors and presents at Fund Finance Symposium in New York

The firm, a market leader in the subscription finance space for over a decade, has sponsored this event since its inception.

Carey Olsen advises in online casino buy

The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Annette Alexander, with assistance from senior associate Arya Hashemi and associate Felicity White.

Ogier gearing up now that charity law implementation date confirmed

The new law – which will now largely come into force on 1 May 2018 with the last remaining provisions on 1 January 2019

Conyers announces MBO

“We are delighted to announce the management buy-out of Conyers Mauritius business by the three leading international business lawyers operating the Mauritius office of Conyers Dill & Pearman, namely, Sameer K. Tegally, Sonia Xavier, and Ashvan

Guernsey teams collaborate to assist locally domiciled fund on its lse admission

Guernsey is home to more non-UK entities on the London Stock Exchange than any other jurisdiction.

Cayman Islands’ Anti-Money Laundering regime updated

Entities that are newly subject to the AML Regulations have until 31 May 2018 to implement appropriate AML procedures or to implement a delegation/reliance arrangement.

Ogier's Hong Kong and Jersey teams advise on cryptocurrency fund launch

The Fund, structured as a Cayman Islands master feeder fund structure and registered with CIMA, is credited with being one of the few institutional quality cryptocurrency funds at the time of its launch.

Illegal gambling sees Russian punters pouring over $1 billion per year into offshore shell accounts

“Around 70 percent of that is illegal, offshore business.”

Cayman-Based Hedge Funds Under Investigation Seek Ch. 15

The funds, eight in all, had been split into three groups, each of which had different investors. All of the funds were promoted and managed by the same investment manager, Premium Point Investments LP.

Pinel Advocates Advises BDO on the Acquisition of C5 Alliance

Andrew Pinel, Partner of Pinel Advocates said: “We were delighted to assist BDO Jersey with the acquisition of C5."

Important Changes to Cayman Islands Regulations and Compliance for investment funds

The changes that have been made to the Cayman Islands anti-money laundering (AML) regime are to bring Cayman in line with international best practice and are a welcome update to the financial services landscape in Cayman.

Another string to the bow – the Cayman Islands new foundation company legislation

The Cayman foundation company is a highly flexible vehicle, designed to achieve a wide range of private client, family business and philanthropic objectives.

Carey Olsen and Carey Group advise on LSE listing

Carey Group in Guernsey has been appointed as administrator and company secretary to MPLF. Stifel is the company's broker.

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