04/18/2017
SC Asks Centre If Separate SIT Be Set Up To Probe Into Panama Papers Case
The plea was filed by advocate M L Sharma seeking court probe in the case
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04/17/2017
Ogier advises Lenovo Group on US$1 Billion Capital Markets Issue
Anthony and associates Tiffany Yeung and Yuki Yan from Ogier's Hong Kong team specialising in Cayman and BVI law advised on the transaction.
04/13/2017
Obtaining Cypriot citizenship by investment
Cyprus is at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, making it ideally suited for inward investment.
04/12/2017
French tax authorities do not benefit from HSBC customer data stolen in Geneva - Rihm Attorneys
It looks as if France is so far the only country with such a committment towards Switzerland.
04/12/2017
Channel Islands winners at Chambers Europe Awards
The awards recognise the work of national and international law firms across Europe on the basis of research for the upcoming edition of Chambers Europe.
04/12/2017
Appleby advise PraxisIFM on its listing on The International Stock Exchange
The transaction is an excellent example of the expertise of our pragmatic, client-centric and solution driven cross jurisdictional team.
04/11/2017
It’s All 2-Easy – The Benefits of Using the Guernsey Aircraft Registry
The name 2-REG reflects, amongst other things, the unique registration mark system offered by the Aircraft Registry, which is formulated with the prefix 2 followed by four letters, allowing unique and attractive letter combinations.
04/10/2017
No law being enacted to give amnesty to offshore assets’ owners
He said neither FBR nor Finance Ministry was preparing any draft in this regard. He further said that no work was being done on it in FBR.
04/10/2017
US$2.7 Billion of Sao Paolo Property Linked to Offshore Secret Companies
This underscores how these types of companies are used for corrupt purposes specifically because they hide who actually owns the assets.
04/10/2017
Jersey enacts new UN Financial Sanctions law
UN Security Council sanctions , once implemented by the EU, are given effect in orders made by the Minister for External Relations.
04/09/2017
Panamanian authorities pledge support for national probes
The press release announced that the meeting served to exchange information on various ongoing investigations in the participating states.
04/07/2017
Property ownership and public contracting by overseas companies and legal entities - SMP Partners
Beneficial ownership register
04/06/2017
British Virgin Islands: CRS Notification and Reporting Deadlines Extended
It has been agreed that UK CDOT will remain in force until 31 December 2018
04/06/2017
Cars and boat seized, one arrest, in Dutch-British tax fraud crackdown
Prosecutors seized luxury cars including a Jaguar, a BMW and a Bentley in the operation, during which the suspects' house in Britain was searched as well as two villas in the Netherlands
04/06/2017
Ogier recognised for Latin American work in funds sector
The guide highlights the firm's record in fund formation and management, and in private wealth work, and recognises the work of Giorgio's fellow partners Simon Schilder and Bradley Kruger.
04/06/2017
UK Criminal Finances Bill has ‘significant implications’ for Cayman
Many of the taxpayers who disclosed previously undeclared income did not consider themselves evaders, he added.
04/06/2017
Funds quarterly legal and regulatory update - 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017
In much the same vein as the defence of 'adequate procedures' under the Bribery Act, there will be a defence to the Proposed Offence where a relevant body had in place reasonable prevention procedures or where it is unreasonable to expect such p
04/06/2017
In your court: Ogier's offshore dispute resolution review, March 2017
Advocate Nicola Roberts and Leon Hurd explain how the Royal Court came to request recognition of the Viscount in England for the first time in decades.
04/06/2017
Ogier advises on purchase of iconic Liver Building
The Liver Building is one of the most recognisable in Britain and is the former headquarters of the Royal Liver Assurance Limited.
04/06/2017
Conyers Receives Deal Award from IJGlobal
Conyers advised Iluka Resources on its takeover of Sierra Rutile, an AIM-listed BVI company with mineral sands mining operations in Sierra Leone