05/12/2016
Ogier advises on “game changing” satellite acquisition
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. A registered Jersey company, O3b, described as a “unique, game changing global solution”, operates a constellation of 12 ‘High Throughput Satellites’ in a Medium Earth Orbit aroun
05/12/2016
Russian Trust Bank’s $85 million claim against Edenbury trading ltd to be heard in July
Besides, on May 30 a court of appeals will examine a complaint submitted by a Cypriot frim TIB Investments Limited against a court ruling ordering it to pay 1,996 billion rubles (about $30.5 mln) in favor of the bank.
05/12/2016
Panama-Style Offshore Services Touted on Darknet
Their purpose is clear: to allow individuals to operate outside their home countries, hide their real identities, and make funds inaccessible to tax agencies,” they explained.
05/12/2016
Family offices, captives, trusts and Bermuda by Ashley Fife, Appleby
Bermuda captives are increasingly insuring reputational, regulatory, credit, terrorism, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, satellite technology, political and cyber security risks and funding employee benefits.
05/12/2016
Mossack Fonseca to sue over Panama Papers leak
The law firm urged the ICIJ to cease and desist prior to the leak online, but it moved ahead with the release.
05/10/2016
The Bill was developed in line with international best practices while ensuring that it reflects the specific needs of the Cayman Islands. It is based substantially on the Data Protection Act, 1998 of the United Kingdom.
05/10/2016
A Special Purpose Company is one type of legal entity that may be incorporated under DIFC law and is similar in some respects to the ordinary DIFC company limited by shares
05/10/2016
Highly satisfied wealthy clients translate into returning to the attorney and the law firm for additional legal services and referring other people to the trusts and estates lawyer.
05/06/2016
Ogier advises on US$100 million offer for global sports marketing and event management company
Commenting on Ogier’s involvement, partner Simon Schilder said: "We are delighted to be advising Atlantic again and look forward to assisting the company throughout the offer process towards a successful outcome.
05/05/2016
Maples and Calder Recognised for Seven Airfinance Deal of the Year Awards
As a testament to the strong performance and unrivalled expertise of the Maples and Calder Finance practice, Airfinance Journal has recognised seven transactions on which the firm advised in 2015 for Deal of the Year awards.
05/04/2016
Republic makes offer to buy out Grenada bank
In April 2006, it was renamed Republic Bank (Grenada) Ltd, in a move designed to unite the two banks and greater capitalise on competitive advantages from systems and processes alignment.
04/28/2016
As a starting point, Samuel’s presentation provided a history and overview of the Cayman’s legal framework with emphasis on the cooperative efforts it has made to lead by example in the international financial community.
04/28/2016
The law of confidence exists in English law to protect confidential information from publication and/or other unauthorised use.
04/28/2016
This newsletter brings news from our three offices in Jersey, Panama and South Africa and announces our new office.
04/28/2016
He has worked on a number of high profile transactions in his career to date and his practice has a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, international listings of Jersey companies and Jersey schemes of arrangement.
04/28/2016
An examination of two judgments on a conflict between the firewall provisions of Jersey and Cayman trust laws.
04/27/2016
Make no mistake: Cayman Courts will uphold contractual arrangements: Mourant Ozannes
This approach reflects the importance of upholding commercial contracts and providing certainty.
04/27/2016
Ogier announces senior management team changes
Named recently as one of the top ten contentious trusts lawyers across the UK and Crown Dependencies by Citywealth
04/27/2016
Trump’s campaign chief is questioned about ties to Russian billionaire
The lawyer’s comments came in response to an earlier story by Yahoo News about the Cayman officials’ efforts to track down Manafort for his testimony.
04/27/2016
Carey Olsen part of winning team at IFLR European Awards
Mr Marks said: "Being part of the winning deal team for this award reflects Carey Olsen's strong track record in advising on high yield deals."