Managers of Wealth Offshore

Top tier ranking in IFLR1000 for Ogier's BVI finance and corporate team

IFLR1000 is a guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.

Ogier's finance and corporate experts in Cayman get top ranking in IFLR1000

Six lawyers from Ogier's Banking and Finance and Corporate teams in Cayman have also received individual rankings

Appleby named Offshore Firm of the Year at 2024 GRR Awards

In further recognition, Appleby was also named to the GRR 30 of leading cross-border restructuring and insolvency law firms.

Carey Olsen lawyers recognised in IFLR1000 2024 Caribbean rankings

The firm's Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands teams all continue to be ranked within the practice area rankings.

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in The Bahamas

The first is legislative in nature and involves having a judgment recognized in accordance with the provisions of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act, 1924.

Trends & Developments in Banking & Finance in The Bahamas

In addition, several legislative amendments have increased the versatility of Bahamian corporate and exempted limited partnership vehicles.

Meet Gemma Bellfield: GRR Future Leader nominee

Gemma specialises in formal and informal insolvency procedures, statutory remedies, and investor and shareholder rights / actions

Privy Council clarifies Cayman Islands law on shareholder standing

Appleby acts for a major shareholder in the related just and equitable winding up proceedings.

Practical considerations for outgoing trustees

This guide highlights a few practical considerations to which a trustee ought to have regard upon their retirement as trustee.

Employee Benefit Trusts – advantages of structuring in Guernsey and Jersey

A commonly used method to secure employee loyalty is through a well-structured employee incentive scheme, with the Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT") considered as an invaluable structure.

CTA Checklist for CLO Managers

Additionally, it would be prudent to ensure that confirmation of the applicable exemption and supporting legal advice is clearly documented on an entity-by-entity basis.

Three Bermuda law firms placed in Tier 1 for insurance

Appleby, Conyers and Carey Olsen were all put in the top tier of the Legal 500 Caribbean rankings while Walkers, ASW Law and Kennedys were placed in Tier 2.

Northstar Financial boss pleads guilty to money laundering

Lindberg bought Bermuda-based Northstar Financial Services in 2018. A year later, Lindberg was accused of wire fraud in the US.

Modernisation of the Luxembourg Maritime Law

The Luxembourg’s Maritime Law is the law of 9 November 1990 on the creation of a Luxembourg public maritime register.

Appleby Hong Kong office moves to Two Taikoo Place

This relocation marks a significant millstone for Appleby.

Annual Board Meeting and Other Corporate Governance Requirements for Funds

CIMA has confirmed that it will expect this process to be undertaken and for the policies and procedures to be adequately documented and formally adopted by the Governing Body.

New Irish court rules simplify service of proceedings outside the state

The procedure for doing so involves an application to court supported by affidavit or other appropriate evidence.

Time to build private equity market share in Ireland

Indirectly regulated AIF products, which are attractive for private asset investment strategies, have enjoyed significant growth in Luxembourg, the UK and Switzerland.

Employment update: the Right to Disconnect in Ireland

The Right to Disconnect allows employees to refrain from engaging in work-related communications, such as emails, calls, and messages, outside of their normal working hours.

Directors’ duties and obligations under Cayman Islands law

The duties are based on a combination of English common law, statute and regulatory guidance.