Managers of Wealth Offshore

The DOJ’s Swiss Bank Program – Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead

The Program provided Swiss banks with a way to resolve potential liabilities in the US for tax-related criminal offenses and be protected from prosecution.

Does Brexit matter for the corporate jet owners and lessors in Asia? - Mourant Ozannes

As the UK’s exit negotiations unfold in the months and years to come, it is vital for those in the Asian corporate jet industry to continue to monitor and assess the evolving impact of UK’s exit from the EU.

Ogier in Jersey advises on investment in innovative travel company

Reed & Mackay’s strategic travel management services focus on law firms, insurance companies, finance houses and the energy sector.

Bitcoin criminal cases might represent new type of fraud: UK SFO

It noted that such a case might represent a new or emerging type of fraud.

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Winding up sought for second Bateman company

The Grand Court petition alleges that the second firm, Bateman & Company, has failed to deliver any cash or securities held following demands from the liquidators.

Paul Manafort Questioned by Cayman Islands Court About His Fund With a Russian Billionaire

He and Manafort met while Manafort was working on the presidential campaign of now ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, another Putin ally.

Appleby shortlisted for 2017 IFC Caribbean award

The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year – Caribbean, for the sixth year running.

Curaçao, St. Maarten have Dijsselbloem concerned

The Dutch Caribbean countries are primarily responsible for their own affairs and intervention by The Hague is only possible when there is insufficient redress.

Bahamas Legaslative Amendments: HIGGS & JOHNSON

Where there is doubt as to the value of a transaction, the Treasurer may take into consideration the value of any adjoining property sold within twelve (12) months preceding the date of the transaction.

Investors' Claims for Unpaid Redemption Proceeds in the Winding Up of Cayman Islands Investment Funds

The judgment has, however, in the absence of a coherent interpretation of section 37(7)(a) of the Companies Law, given rise to some uncertainty

Will the Panama Papers Lead to Criminal Charges Against U.S. Taxpayers?

“Panama Papers,” detail the creation of hundreds of thousands of business entities and bank accounts in offshore “tax havens”

Termination of Cayman Islands Regulated Mutual Funds

Early action to reduce costs and minimise 2017 fees

CAYMAN ISLANDS: The Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016

The Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016 (the "CIDL") was gazetted on 22 July 2016 and is in effect.

Funds - Ireland - Quarterly Update Q2 - Maples and Calder

April - June 2016

Appleby recognised for prestigious Offshore Award

Appleby awarded 2016 US Captive Services Award

Conyers Dill & Pearman advises Iluka Resources on GBP215 million takeover of Sierra Rutile

Anton Goldstein of Conyers’ BVI office worked alongside Ashurst in advising Iluka on the transaction.

Seven Prince properties, including Caribbean villa, can now be sold

Paisley Park complex will not be put on the market.

Recognition of foreign insolvencies at common law: Singapore sets COMI precedent

High Court of Singapore recognised a Japanese bankruptcy trustee

Fugitive Mexican Mayor Claims U.S. Seizure of Offshore Bank Accounts is a Lie

Some of that money was deposited in the Bermuda account and other U.S. bank accounts which was used to purchase real estate in Texas.

Royal Bank Gets Green Light To Challenge Ocean Chimo’s Financial Standing

Ocean Chimo Limited had sought to block the banks' appeal on the basis that the papers had not been properly served on the company.

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