07/05/2018
Ex-EFG banker claims dismissal was linked to whistleblowing
Bank says a formal investigation had not upheld the banker’s claims
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07/05/2018
Bermuda: place of domicile trumps forum non conveniens by Harneys
Athene alleged that S and C sought to use this confidential information to their advantage and the Bermuda writ claimed breaches of fiduciary duties, confidentiality and contract.
07/05/2018
Sixtieth anniversary of New York Convention – time to choose BVI arbitration and enforcement
The British Virgin Islands' pro-enforcement approach makes it an ideal seat for arbitration.
07/05/2018
European Union: Adoption of the Fifth AntiMoney Laundering Directive
Under the 4AMLD, Member States are required to identify and obtain accurate and current information on beneficial owners of legal entities and legal arrangements.
07/04/2018
Maples and Calder Wins Award at 2018 Global Restructuring Review Awards
The GRR Awards take place annually and recognise the most important developments in cross border insolvency and restructuring.
07/04/2018
Wealth Structuring And The Cayman Islands Foundation
The Law allows for the creation of a new form of company that allows the founder maximum flexibility to provide for its objects, management and supervision.
07/04/2018
Cayman's Offshore Insolvency Petitions Fall in 2017
Very few of the petition filings have been for local enterprises
07/03/2018
Wide debate needed about equity release schemes in Guernsey, says Ogier partner
Advocate Baudains attended an event with the Family Building Society and UK provider Large Mortgage Loans a week ago – the event has sparked discussion in Guernsey
07/03/2018
Appleby Supports Marketing Apprenticeship Scheme for Second Year Running
The firm is passionate about supporting further education, while encouraging local talent, and was the first organisation to sign up to the apprenticeship scheme last year.
07/03/2018
Appleby advises on offshore aspects of the Carlyle Group’s investment in Ant International
The group has raised approximately US$14 billion from international investors and is believed to be valued at $150 billion at this round, sources revealed.
07/03/2018
Jersey tax adviser who used client funds to buy F1 car jailed
The court heard how Arthur used the money to fund a formula 1 Ferrari racing car, to pay off tax bills and to make personal investments.
07/02/2018
Guernsey legal and regulatory update - Mourant
The Commission is seeking feedback on the structure of the Code and more particularly whether there are any specific markets which the Code should identify, the rules and regulations of which the Royal Court may consider should the relevant activity occur
07/02/2018
Mourant advises on sale of Nerine to PraxisIFM
The leading offshore firm's Corporate team in Guernsey advised the sellers on all Guernsey elements of the transaction including corporate, regulatory and competition.
07/02/2018
An overview of digital asset legislation - Appleby
First Published in The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking, June 2018
07/02/2018
Appleby Supports Marketing Apprenticeship Scheme for Second Year Running
Applications for the marketing apprenticeship at Appleby are now open, with the successful candidate due to begin over the summer.
07/02/2018
Switzerland returns $1.2bn looted from Nigeria
Mr Mayoraz praised Switzerland's contribution to the anti-corruption campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari.
06/28/2018
Appleby ranked 20th in top 30 Global Restructuring firms
In 2017, Appleby was a winner in the ‘small or regional law firm that impressed’ category at the GRR Inaugural Charity Awards Gala in London
06/28/2018
Carey Olsen win at The Lawyer Awards
Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2018 – having also won the award in 2017.
06/28/2018
New double tax agreement between Cyprus and Andorra
Like many of Cyprus's recent double tax agreements, the agreement with Andorra includes comprehensive provisions regulating the taxation of offshore hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation activities.
06/27/2018
CCJ to hear two important cases from Belize this week
That Justice is Samuel Awich.