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.
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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.
02/19/2018
Appleby participates in Chamber Careers Expo
The Appleby scholarship covers the cost of tuition/registration fees, examination fees and textbooks, and students are also provided with a monthly stipend to cover any additional expenses. Students are expected to maintain a minimum of a 2:1 throughout t
02/19/2018
Carey Olsen advises Butterfield as it strengthens its banking and custody operations
The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, would further expand Butterfield's presence in the Channel Islands by providing a Jersey presence for the group.
02/19/2018
Bermuda Government to reform 60/40 rule
As a part of this he said that the Government would work to make its economy more competitive.
02/19/2018
Jersey registers data protection legislation
The States of Jersey says this will benefit trade and help law enforcement agencies cooperate with their counterparts in other jurisdictions.
02/16/2018
Ogier advises on purchase of Chancery Lane offices
It is currently let by law firm Lewis Silkin until 2023 and comprises over 80,000 sq ft of office space.
02/15/2018
Five comments we make on LPAs (and why we make them…)
My experiences, both positive and negative, of reviewing such comments through the prism of an onshore funds lawyer have guided my own approach to marking up documents that I now receive offshore.
02/15/2018
Bank negligent after paying out client money on fraudulent instruction from sole director
A bank which made payments from a client account on the fraudulent instruction of the client's director and sole shareholder was liable in negligence after the client company went into liquidation, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.
02/14/2018
Taylors Acts as Bermuda Counsel to Volante in Nephila Capital Equity Investment
Volante is a new multi-class and multi-territory managing general agent platform that will commence trading in Q1 2018, subject to appropriate Lloyd's coverholder approvals.
02/13/2018
Ogier shortlisted for two awards at IFLR Asia Awards 2018
The transaction was reported as the largest debut issuance of a high yield bond by a PRC company since January 2013.
02/13/2018
Ogier advises on £103m sale of Woolwich Estate
The Ogier legal team, consisting of partner Richard Daggett, senior associate Amy Garrod and associate Ridhiima Kapoor, worked closely with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP and Mishcon de Reya LLP on the deal.
02/13/2018
Taiwan deal involving Ogier's Hong Kong and Cayman teams recognised with three awards
Ogier worked closely with Sullivan & Cromwell on the deal, which was structured through a Cayman Islands scheme of arrangement.