Managers of Wealth Offshore

Taxman steps up Swiss account investigations

Since Australia’s tax treaty with Switzerland was amended at the end of 2014, the ATO has intensified its investigation into holdings in Swiss banks and other financial institutions.

Leading offshore law firm aooints new director

He has a loyal and growing following of clients who value his technical skills, his pragmatic approach and his super quick turnaround times.

Leading law company advises on the acquisition of trust business

News of the acquisition was broken in the Examiner Business News and on iomtoday last week.

Cayman Islands fraud victim rejects counterclaim by alleged perpetrator

He denies any involvement in media coverage, and denies that any of the published statements or material originated with him.

Ogier is named Caribbean Law Firm

Ogier’s Trusts Advisory Group brings in experts from different disciplines, including dispute resolution and corporate specialists providing commercially focused advice.

Ex-FIFA vice president pleads not guilty in corruption case

The corruption allegations prompted FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter to say he would resign previous year, only days after being re-elected to a fifth term.

Surrendering jurisdiction or harmonisation of effort?

It is common ground among insolvency lawyers that the concept of insolvency should be a unitary and universal one, so long as it does not conflict with local law or policy: this is the doctrine of ‘modified universalism’.

Case Comment: Olive Group Welcome Clarification on Dissent Procedure under BVI Law

The case involved a minority shareholder, Gavin Mahew, who was forcibly redeemed pursuant to Section 176 of the Act.

Remember to reclassify your Bermuda Exempt Fund by 3 October

Exempt funds existing prior to the Investment Fund Amendment Act 2013 (old regime) will cease to exist as of 4 October 2016.

European Shelf Companies from Vistra Poland -

SEs are primarily regulated by the EU, although national laws may apply if the SE is formed by way of a joint venture between two Member State companies.

Swiss bank enters plea bargain in France over tax fraud: sources

Investigators found no evidence of this and the employee later retracted his allegations.

Appleby wins Jersey Law Firm of the Year title at Citywealth Awards

During the presentation at the Grange City Hotel in London on Wednesday evening, Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal services, was also awarded the ‘Isle of Man Law Firm of the Year’ title and named runner-up

Barcelona starter sentenced to a year in jail, but likely won’t serve it

The 31-year-old Argentine is unlikely to serve any time at all

PM Christie provides update on Baha Mar at Bahamas Business Outlook and CHTA Marketplace

There are many moving parts to this complex mega project.

Turks and Caicos government deprived of $1.3 million secret profit, says prosecutor

On April 20, 2006, Smith instructed Clayton Greene to pay $325,000 to yet another local law firm

New law firm goes for a ‘fresh’ approach

The team behind a new law firm which has launched in the island claim they are offering a refreshing new approach to legal matters.

Billionaire adjudicated bankrupt under 1869 statute

The court took the alternative route of adjudicating him bankrupt instead.

What Lenders and Borrowers Need to Know: A Snapshot of Changes to BVI Law in 2015

The British Virgin Island (the BVI)’s reputation as the leading offshore jurisdiction is well earned and it is dedicated to maintaining its status as a jurisdiction which is creditor friendly and commercially flexible.

Auto-enrolment pensions – a solution to Guernsey’s demographic time-bomb? - Appleby

This February the States of Guernsey is set to debate the introduction of a system of pension auto-enrolment for Guernsey.

Appleby advised on two of China Business Law Journal's ‘Deals of the Year’

Appleby was recognised for its work on two of the year’s most significant M&A transactions in China Business Law Journal’s 2015 'Deals of the Year.' The deals are Shenyin & Wanguo Securities' merger with Hongyuan Securit

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