Managers of Wealth Offshore

Resigned trustee wins court approval for reappointment - what the RBC Trustees (Guernsey) Limited judgement means for the trusts industry

In light of the clear arguments propounded by Counsel and on behalf of the Representor, the Court had "no hesitation" in exercising its said power to (re)appoint the Representor as trustee of the Trust.

Theo Burrows Authors Chapter In “Essential” New STEP Publication

According to STEP, the text is “an essential reference work” for legal practitioners, trust company professionals and others involved in advising on the transfer of trusteeships.

Harneys shortlisted for Caribbean Law Firm and Caribbean Trust Company of the Year

More than 20 awards will be presented in a number of categories

Cayman Islands - The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017

The proposed regulations are still in draft form and we will circulate a briefing note summarising those powers in due course.

Ogier team recognised for high profile cases in The Lawyer's Offshore Litigation review

The case involved definitions of the meaning of "benefit" and public policy considerations.

US$3 million sought from FIFA defendant Takkas

Federal prosecutors have supported that request from CONCACAF made on behalf of the Caribbean Football Union in papers filed with the court last week.

Carey Olsen and Ipes advise Phoenix Equity Partners on £415 million fund

The Carey Olsen team advising on the launch of the fund was led by partner David Crosland with assistance from James Cooke and Colin Calvert.

Guernsey funds choose Carey Olsen according to latest industry survey

The impressive results follow a number of recent high-profile fund assignments for Carey Olsen's team

The offshore firms with the biggest litigation teams

To take just a handful of examples, litigation represents around half the turnover at Collas Crill and Campbells

STM Group CEO arrested in Gibraltar

In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, STM Group didn’t name the client, but said the matter involved a dispute that took place between 2008 and 2013, and concerned Kentish’s role “as a professional director of a client company of

Do You Own UK Residential Property Through An Offshore Company?

Since offshore companies are now caught by the changes to the UK tax rules, offshore company owners may wish to examine their current structures to determine whether they are tax efficient.

An unsent text upheld as a valid Will raises questions for Jersey courts

The unsent text message named the man's brother and nephew as his sole beneficiaries and gave nothing to his wife from whom he had recently split.

Cayman Islands enact Foundation Companies Law

The FC will be more easily recognised in the home jurisdiction of the client, and can be used to hold family wealth and businesses.

Luxembourg Corporate - Unregulated securitisation vehicles

It shall finance its securitisation operations through the issue of securities.

In your court: offshore dispute resolution review October 2017

Partner Rachael Reynolds and Managing Associate William Jones provide insights into one of the world's largest ever restructurings.

Fallout begins from Appleby data breach

Our strategy has been to engage with journalists to defend the Isle of Man’s reputation as a responsible jurisdiction.

Journalists expose the riches of Putin's distant relative, who kept offshore bank accounts and amassed a $600 million fortune

The OCCRP was one of the media outlets that brought to life documents of a Panamanian law firm showing how hundreds of rich and powerful people registered companies in tax havens.

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