Managers of Wealth Offshore

Hat-trick for Ogier at Citywealth IFC Awards

The firm retained the Law Firm of the Year awards for the Caribbean and Jersey that it won in 2017

Developments with the UK Trusts Register and offshore implications

"Regulation is changing every year, and understanding and anticipating how it will develop is becoming ever more crucial from a planning perspective."

Beneficial ownership regime: some companies now in scope

The other changes expand or clarify the exemptions available.

Appleby advises on revolutionary digital identity token sale

Commenting on the transaction, Samuel Banks noted: “Blockchain technology will revolutionise the way we manage our identities and the way we conduct business, online."

Former Russian banker detained in Monaco over $8.8 million fraud

The investigation into the criminal case established the involvement of the defendants in several similar acts.

Independent directors on hedge fund and private equity boards – the Cayman trend

In contrast, in the company context investors seek comfort from knowing that the independent directors appointed to the board owe fiduciary duties.

Minister lodges Brexit law

The law allows the States to decide which EU legislation will continue to apply in Jersey.

Appleby act as Jersey counsel to Sime Darby Property Berhad

The listing follows an internal restructuring of Sime Darby Berhad to unlock value and create potential growth opportunities.

Harvey Weinstein and you – what employers should be doing about sexual harassment - Ogier

Guernsey may feel a million miles away from Hollywood or Westminster but the issue of sex harassment is just as live here.

Cayman anti-money laundering regime under review

Under the new regime funds are required to designate an anti-money laundering compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer and a deputy money laundering reporting officer.

Continual Growth: Appleby Advises on 50 HKEX Listings in 2017

The majority of the proceeds from the offering will be used for the expansion of its building construction as well as repair, maintenance, alteration and additional business in Hong Kong.

US managers choosing funds-of-one and private equity vehicles to support Investors - Ogier

Most launches to date have been in structured credit, special situations, and structured credit restructuring opportunities.

Cayman Islands: Law association chiefs call for new Legal Practitioners Law

“The public is entitled to expect that we have modern, fair and proportionate regulation for all lawyers in private practice,” Mr. Robertson said.

Drafting limited partnership agreements under Luxembourg law - Ogier

The position under Luxembourg law is particularly straightforward as the Civil Code starts from the policy presumption that commercially negotiated contract terms are enforceable.

Law association chiefs call for new Legal Practitioners Law

“The public is entitled to expect that we have modern, fair and proportionate regulation for all lawyers in private practice,”

Family friendly rights in Jersey - Mourant Ozannes

The cost of extending Maternity Allowance to 26 weeks is estimated at £1.5 million per year.

Sotheby’s dragged into £730million legal battle with Monaco resident billionaire

One of Britain’s most famous auction houses could be pulled into a $1 billion legal battle between the Monaco resident Russian billionaire and a renowned art dealer

Carey Olsen advises Bushveld

The US$12.3 million acquisition, which completed on 21 December 2017, gives Bushveld ownership of 100% of the issued share capital of Vametco – a significant player in the global vanadium market.

Appleby Bermuda involved in the majority of ILS deals in 2017

Appleby, whose Bermuda office has considerable experience in the insurance sector, was involved in more than two-thirds of the Bermuda-based deals and the majority of all the deals globally.

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Client 2018

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of private client work.