Managers of Wealth Offshore

Swiss banks lobby for get-out clause as end of bank secrecy nears

Wealthy clients have pulled tens of billions of dollars out of Swiss bank accounts because of a worldwide crackdown on tax evasion

How trust protectors can protect themselves

All protectors would accordingly be well advised to have their position as protector analysed.

Cayman Islands Data Protection Law - Ogier

The Law will come into effect on a date to be determined and set by Cabinet Order. Once in effect, all entities captured by the Law will be required to take certain steps with respect to privacy and personal data.

Appleby Sends Two Jersey Cadets to America's Cup for Endeavour Program

In addition to this work, Appleby is giving back to the community in several jurisdictions in which it has offices.

Final opportunity to correct offshore tax irregularities before tough new penalties

A new legal obligation will require taxpayers to correct any returns that fail to properly report offshore matters that would give rise to a UK tax liability.

Who's Who Legal Awards 2017 announced

Who’s Who Legal produces independent market reports on the international legal sector and is now the definitive reference source for companies seeking to corroborate the reputations of lawyers.

Gibraltar loses landmark lawsuit on EU passporting

Gibraltar has lost a landmark legal battle to be recognised as a separate EU state for tax purposes, in a ruling that deals a further blow to the British overseas territory’s hopes of securing a special status post-Brexit.

Collas Crill shortlisted for two step awards

The winners will be announced at the black-tie dinner and awards ceremony on 6 September 2017 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel.

The Cayman Islands Introduces the Limited Liability Partnership Law

The LLP Law came into force on 5 June 2017 and allows for the registration of LLPs with immediate effect.

The Regulation of Offshore Lawyers: Recent Developments - Sedgwick

It is quite important for London market and international insurers to understand the nuances of each particular offshore jurisdiction's regulatory framework.

BVI Commercial Court declines to exercise its insolvency jurisdiction in relation to wind up of Swiss company

A BVI court will always consider whether there is a more appropriate jurisdiction in which to wind up the foreign company.

Ogier acts for Europe's first Big Data and AI-focused fund

CybelAngel is a high-profile French cyber security start-up that specialises in using Big Data solutions to detect data leaks.

Shortlisted For Lloyd’s List Americas ‘Law Firm Of The Year’

Attending the ceremony were Global Managing Partner Oscar Johnson and Partner Tara Archer-Glasgow

Revisiting the principles of equitable mistake - Ogier

The advice was wrong in that only periodic payments would be tax free even if any capital sum was retained outside the UK.

Ashcroft group forms new overseas company in bid to collect US$27.5 million from GOB

This court case involves a debt guarantee for Universal Health Services Limited, now Belize Healthcare Partners Limited.

New Legislation for Non-Profit Organisations in the Cayman Islands

The introduction of the Law, which will come into force on 1 August 2017, is part of Cayman’s ongoing commitment to increased transparency and its contribution to the global fight against corruption, money-laundering and terrorism.

Cayman Islands investment funds AML update

Under the Law, investment funds which are regulated under the MFL are classed as conducting relevant financial business and so are required to comply with AML legislation.

BVI's new beneficial ownership regime scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2017

This update is based on the latest available draft legislation on BOSS and other information made available by the BVI Government to the industry.

Register of ownership of UK property through overseas companies - privacy in debate

The introduction of the government's People with Significant Control (PSC) register on 6 April 2016 has resulted in greater transparency of ownership of UK companies

New revision of Trusts legislation in Cayman

The Amendment Law introduced a number of retrospective provisions with the objective of correcting technical issues in the original legislation.