09/19/2017
Volaw Group rebrands to VG
Our new name and brand represents a positive affirmation of our ethos to keep it simple and get it right first time, every time.
Legal
09/18/2017
Irish Loan Origination Funds 2017
LO Funds are restricted from purchasing existing loans from credit institutions in certain circumstances.
09/18/2017
Appleby joins Professional Alliance to support rebuild of BVI
Our thoughts remain with all those who have been affected by Hurricane Irma across the region.
09/18/2017
A fortnight to go: are you ready for the Criminal Finances Act 2017? - Ogier
The main aim of the Guidance, is to 'help relevant bodies understand the types of processes and procedures that can be put in place to prevent associated persons from criminally facilitating tax evasion'.
09/18/2017
Non-dom changes: clarity at last?
As part of these changes introduced with effect from 6 April 2017, trusts will essentially become roll-up vehicles for income and capital gains, even once the non-doms have become UK deemed domiciled for UK tax purposes under these new rules.
09/15/2017
Appleby Advises Rajax Holding on a reverse triangular merger with Xiaodu
The merger became effective on 24 August 2017, with the merger consideration comprising both cash and shares in Rajax.
09/15/2017
Building blocks for ICOs in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is the pre-eminent jurisdiction for establishing international investment fund and finance structures.
09/15/2017
Iceland May Face New Election After Governing Party Quits Over 'Breach of Trust'
The reason for the split is a serious breach of trust within the government.
09/15/2017
Cayman dispute resolution lawyers recognised as leaders
The Private Client Global Elite is an independent directory listing 200 leading practitioners in the trusts and private client world.
09/13/2017
Ogier shortlisted for two HFM Asia Hedge Fund Services Awards
The HFM Asia Hedge Fund Services Awards recognise hedge fund services providers that have demonstrated exceptional customer service, innovative product development and responsive to client needs.
09/13/2017
Spain probes ICBC’s European unit over money laundering
The Luxembourg unit of ICBC holds the lender’s EU bank licence and is responsible for supervising the Madrid branch.
09/12/2017
Conyers advises Frontier Digital Ventures on Infocasas Investment
Frontier Digital Ventures is based in Malaysia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
09/08/2017
Ogier lawyers recognised in list naming top young trust practitioners
The pair emerged from more than 470 nominations for the final list
09/07/2017
Ed expands professional and executive risks business with Guernsey office
I am very pleased to welcome him to the team.
09/07/2017
Ogier wins International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards
"Winning this coveted award demonstrates the skill and dedication of our global team."
09/07/2017
Termination of Cayman funds - advance planning to minimise 2018 fees - Ogier
A CIMA registered Master/Feeder structure will typically incur over US$10,000 in annual fees
09/06/2017
The world’s greatest Ponzi scheme that never was
Cosgrove and Kellermann cleared in Guernsey.
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises on facilities for Chinese manufacturing acquisitions by Platinum Equity
The Mourant Ozannes team was led by Partner Simon Lawrenson with Associate Peter Vas, alongside lead onshore counsel, Linklaters.
09/06/2017
IoM court hands liquidator more powers after Eco Fund failure
Shortly after the winding up in March, the refinancing proposals that had been in the process of being negotiated took on a more concrete form.
09/06/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises Mitsui on sale of £35m share in UK hydro power firm
The transaction was effected through a reorganisation of the existing joint venture structure