Managers of Wealth Offshore

Reasons to Use BVI Companies for Financing Transactions

BVI companies feature prominently in all types of financing structures.

Country-by-country reporting: deadline approaching for Cyprus companies

It requires multinational enterprises belonging to a group whose annual consolidated revenue equals or exceeds €750 million to report annually in respect of each tax jurisdiction in which they conduct business.

A Primer on International Tax and Estate Planning (Part 1)

Moreover, decades of global mobility have resulted in more and more international relationships, and many younger family members have traveled abroad to pursue educational or business opportunities, and have developed ties and broadened family footprints

Munga fails to stop Mauritian lender’s bankruptcy suit

High Court judge Louis Onguto dismissed Mr Munga’s argument that African Seed should have pursued Freshco Limited, a firm he fully owns, before lodging the bankruptcy suit.

Recognition for Appleby as Leading Lawyers

The Listing continues to provide reputable recognition and is a testament to the commitment of our lawyers to achieve the best results for our clients.

Recruitment firms ‘dangerously exposed’ to criminal sanctions

Too many recruitment agencies still have their head in the sand when it comes to the potential severity of the punishments on offer

Collas Crill Advises On First Open Ended Private Investment Fund

The GFSC was happy to assist throughout the conversion process

Publicity-shy multimillionaire denies bank deal on yacht

David Rowland in court over alleged verbal agreement on an option for 5% of his Luxembourg bank

Cape Town Convention to take effect in Bermuda on 1 January 2018 - Conyers

We have been waiting patiently since and are pleased that UNIDROIT has now confirmed that The Cape Town Convention will take effect in Bermuda on 1 January 2018.

PH youth sue to stop 1MDB paying IPIC RM1.2 billion

The group claimed that the consent award agreed between IPIC and Aabar Investment PJS in London was wrong and fraudulent.

Funds quarterly legal and regulatory update - Ogier

Jersey Developments

Ogier shortlisted for International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards 2017

The STEP Private Client Awards are recognised as a clear mark of excellence as entries go through a rigorous, practitioner-led judging process to be selected as the best in the industry.

Ogier advises on "ground-breaking" MegaTrust fund launch

This is a ground-breaking product and yet Ogier efforts assisted to ensure a smooth launch of this fund.

Amendments to the Russian Strategic Investments Law - White & Case

The respective list was approved by the Order of the Ministry of Finance No. 108n dated 13 November 2007.

Graft probe of Pakistan PM finds wealth 'disparity'

Sharif and members of his family have appeared before a team appointed by the Supreme Court to investigate their offshore companies.

Majority of top heads of countries stay in power despite Panama charges

It is imperative to note that in 2016, two of Maltese Premier Joseph Muscat's close collaborators were also implicated in the Panama Papers, holding two shell companies in that jurisdiction.

Lawyers highlighted in Private Client Global Elite list

The list aims to identify the top specialist trusts and private client lawyers with an international reach.

Ocorian launches a dedicated Protector Services offering

All of these dynamic factors highlight the increasingly important role a professional protector can play in the effective running of a private trust.

Germany buys Panama Papers for $5.7m

The list of names included politicians, their families and close associates from around the world.

Investment Funds as Complements to Trust Structures by Christel Sands-Feaste

For many wealth planners and clients, the trust is the gold standard