12/07/2017
New recognition for Appleby lawyers in latest Legal 500 rankings
The results show that Appleby continues to hold their top tier rankings in many sectors, including the newly introduced banking, finance and capital markets sector.
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12/07/2017
Voisin Law advises in CLO refinancing
The notes, which are rated by Moody’s Investors Service, are collateralised primarily by a portfolio of senior secured syndicated corporate loans.
12/06/2017
Blue Water Energy raises US$1.1 billion with second Guernsey fund
The firm's inaugural fund, Blue Water Energy Fund I, which is also Guernsey-domiciled, closed in May 2013 with US$862 million of commitments.
12/06/2017
Belgian Authorities Raid Bank Linked To Offshore Companies Found In Panama Papers
Belgian police raided the offices of state bank Belfius as part of a probe into possible tax avoidance by companies exposed in the Panama Papers
12/06/2017
Anti-anti-suit injunctions in Guernsey
The anti-suit injunction was pursued on an inter partes basis.
12/06/2017
Ogier Global Managing Partner named as one of the UK's 50 most influential private client practitioners
Edward's practice encompasses trusts, fraud and asset tracing, and financial services regulation and disputes, among other areas.
12/04/2017
Bermuda Public Companies Update – November 2017
The second quarter of 2017 saw a total of 48 IPOS on the NYSE and Nasdaq
12/04/2017
Strong showing for Ogier in the BVI in Legal 500 Caribbean Guide
The expertise of head of finance Ray Wearmouth and head of corporate Michael Killourhy has been highlighted with a number of key deals listed.
12/04/2017
STM appeal date set for 22 January, and will now be public
STM is understood to be seeking an alternative method of resolving the matter.
12/01/2017
Jersey: Cayman Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update Q3
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
12/01/2017
Legal and Economic Significance of Offshore Finance in the British Virgin Islands
The data finds that over $15 billion in tax revenues are produced annually for governments around the world
11/30/2017
Cayman Islands: Investment Funds Observations 2017 - Part One
According to Preqin's survey of investment managers in June 2017, the leading drivers are largely political.
11/30/2017
LEI: Legal Entity Identifier
This handy flyer succinctly explains the purpose of an LEI code and the manner in which Walkers can assist you to obtain an LEI code.
11/30/2017
Offshore law firm advises HNW syndicate
We are pleased to be involved in another important commercial property transaction for Guernsey which demonstrates significant activity in the commercial market this year.
11/30/2017
Ogier's Jersey property team in a league of its own for second year running in Chambers UK guide
For The Second Year Running, Independent Legal Directory Chambers And Partners Has Ranked Ogier's Jersey Team As The Only Team Of Offshore Property
11/29/2017
US Arrests Made In Connection With Guernsey’s Providence Case
As Reported, Arrests Have Also Been Made Subsequently In Guernsey
11/29/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Do You Own UK Residential Property Through An Offshore Company?
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (“ATED”) was introduced in 2013 and is payable where UK residential property is owned by an offshore company and not rented out to a third party.
11/29/2017
Cayman Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update Q3
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
11/28/2017
BVI judgment: Limitations on the court’s supervisory jurisdiction over its officers
The Liquidators aimed to return those redemption payments or their excess to the Funds’ insolvent estates for the benefit of those investors who suffered loss.
11/28/2017
Italian princess to appeal $200m trust fund ruling
Cristiana, took her family to court alleging she had bee locked in a “golden hell” by her mother