09/28/2017
Private Wealth Practice Earns Top Rankings In Leading Legal Directories
Higgs & Johnson has received a top tier ranking (Band 1) by Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2017 Guide, published by global legal services directory Chambers and Partners.
09/27/2017
Conyers advises Despegar on its US$2 billion IPO
Landmark transaction demonstrates BVI is open for business after Hurricane Irma
09/26/2017
Cayman Islands Director Registration and Licensing – Cancellation and 2018 Renewal
You may choose to pay 2018 renewal fees even though you will not remain appointed as a director of a covered entity as at January 1, 2018
09/26/2017
Primeo v HSBC – Landmark Judgment Handed Down in Grand Court
This judgment illustrates the risks which can arise when providing services to funds, and directs administrators and custodians on the scope of their obligations.
09/26/2017
Probate and estate administration – the differences in Guernsey and Jersey
Once the relevant person has made the necessary appearance in the Royal Court, the Jersey Grant of Probate is usually issued within 3-5 working days.
09/25/2017
Carey Olsen advises on US$122 million acquisition of African gold mining company
The Carey Olsen team advising on the US$122 million deal was led by partner Tony Lane and included senior associate Arya Hashemi and associate Jamie Oldfield.
09/25/2017
Passports to invest in without migrating
These passports offer visa-free entry to over 100 countries, including Schengen states
09/25/2017
Appleby Cayman advises on USD 3.7bn restructuring of the Ocean Rig group
The Cayman Islands is the leading offshore jurisdiction for the registration of investment funds
09/25/2017
Appleby 'one to watch' in the Chambers Global High Net Worth Guide
Appleby has been recognised for the second year running in the Chambers Global 2017 High Net Worth Guide for the work it undertakes in the Private Client & Trusts sector.
09/25/2017
Prosecutor wants to discover trail of €10bn that went offshore
The statistics were only published again on the finance department portal following a decision by the current secretary of state of tax affairs after the ministry detected a total of about €10 billion.
09/22/2017
How Foreign Chinese Entrepreneurs Coming To The U.S. Can Avoid Taxes On Selling Their Companies
Depending on the state where the individual lives, there could also be state income tax.
09/22/2017
A trust, a Swiss bank and three absent beneficiaries: court case raises questions about dormant accounts
Worldwide, he told the court, there are “tens of billions” of dollars in dormant accounts which often come to light only when banks merge or wind down parts of their operations.
09/21/2017
The transaction valued Avnel at US$122 million.
09/21/2017
The case concerns a Bahamian trust, known as the Grand Trust, which was originally settled in 1987 by Edoarda Vesel Crociani
09/21/2017
This allowed Cherkizovo to pay a third as much tax instead of the 15% they were supposed to pay.
09/20/2017
This is a commendable endorsement, recognising the high standard of service we continually provide to our global client base
09/20/2017
Who leads the firm's Caribbean & Asia corporate practice group.
09/19/2017
Our new name and brand represents a positive affirmation of our ethos to keep it simple and get it right first time, every time.
09/18/2017
LO Funds are restricted from purchasing existing loans from credit institutions in certain circumstances.
09/18/2017
Our thoughts remain with all those who have been affected by Hurricane Irma across the region.