10/03/2017
BVI continuations and discontinuations
The BVI is the world’s leading incorporation jurisdiction due to the clarity and flexibility of its company law.
Legal
10/02/2017
Volaw Wins Recognition Again
The award recognises those financial providers who demonstrate excellence in the quality of their offerings, the extent to which their services cross international borders and their promotion of growth within the global Islamic financial services industry
10/02/2017
Ogier partner is only offshore lawyer in prestigious top 30 under 40 private equity list
He has been named in Private Fund Management's Top 30 under 40 amongst the most high-profile private equity lawyers from around the world.
10/02/2017
Tax planning disaster - Guernsey court to the rescue setting aside transfer to a trust on grounds of mistake
The Court gave guidance on setting aside a trust on the basis of mistake in the tax planning context.
10/02/2017
Carey Olsen leads on strategic business acquisition of Guernsey-based Gentoo
Gentoo will come under the umbrella of TMF Group’s private equity and real estate business offering
10/02/2017
Walkers acts in Cardiff acquisition
One Central Square is the first office building to be completed in phase one of Cardiff’s Central Square development.
10/02/2017
Structuring an ICO through the Cayman Islands
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09/29/2017
Ogier's Guernsey and Luxembourg teams advise on Gentoo sale
TMF is a leading provider of high value business services operating and investing globally.
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.