01/15/2016
Mauritius Enacts Good Governance and Captive Insurance Laws
These Acts demonstrate the continued commitment the jurisdiction has toward further enhancing its services offerings as well as its culture of transparency and good governance.
Legal
01/14/2016
Collas Crill advises Market Tech Group on £900m facility
The secured debt facility allows Market Tech to refinance its existing facility with Nomura International Plc and Bank of Cyprus.
01/14/2016
Cayman Islands to introduce Limited Liability Company - Appleby
The LLC Bill is expected to be in force this month making Cayman Islands Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) available for the first time in the jurisdiction.
01/13/2016
Irish billionaire who lives in Malta ‘investigated by Ireland's criminal assets bureau’
CAB’s remit involves investigating the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct.
01/12/2016
Disbarred lawyer appeals extradition on €7.4 million fraud
Wanted man earns €21,000 a month for part-time financial advisory job
01/12/2016
Offshore law firm advises Market Tech Group on £900 million facility
Market Tech Holdings Limited, the ultimate parent company for the Market Tech Group, is a Guernsey incorporated AIM listed company with a market capitalisation of c. £975 million.
01/12/2016
New Partner at Le Gallais & Luce
Marianne will play a full and active part in helping to steer the future direction of the firm through her new role as a partner, where she will contribute fresh ideas and offer a new perspective
01/11/2016
Bribery & Corruption 3rd Edition - Cayman Islands by Maples & Calder
In this article Martin Livingston and Adam Huckle provide an overview of the Cayman Islands' Anti- Corruption Law and Anti-Corruption Commission, key bribery offences, recent enforcement activity, and proposed reforms for the future.
01/11/2016
New wave of improvements to BVI corporate legislation - Mourant Ozannes
This briefing looks at the most important of those improvements.
01/08/2016
BVI Corporate update - Carey Olsen
The Amendment Act introduces a number of important changes to the provisions of the BVI Business Companies Act (the “Act”) which are anticipated to have a beneficial effect for companies registered in the British Virgin Islands (the “BVI
01/08/2016
Mourant Ozannes partners named in 2015 Citywealth IFC Power Women Top 200
This year, the research published listed individuals' views on quotas for women, inspirational role models and charitable giving.
01/08/2016
Bermuda makes it easier to become a resident
Bermuda has removed some of the eligibility requirements for a Residential Certificate making it easier for high net worth individuals to obtain permission to live in Bermuda indefinitely.
01/08/2016
A welcome Christmas present - Cayman introduces its much anticipated new bill for the formation of limited liability companies
On 18 December 2015, the Cayman Islands published a bill (the LLC Bill) for the creation of a new law to permit the formation of a new type of vehicle in the Cayman Islands, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (a LLC).
01/08/2016
Swiss banker settles German tax probe
The bank has said it never set up or distributed such products and Eric Sarasin has also denied that he was involved in such a scheme.
01/08/2016
Islamic finance continues to grow in the BVI
Senior Associates Hamish Masson and Ian Montgomery contributed this BVI Report in the new Annual Guide from Islamic Finance News.
01/08/2016
Harneys starts 2016 with three new partners
Each of these dynamic lawyers has proven their ability and dedication to the firm over a period of time.
01/08/2016
Mourant Ozannes advises on £152.6M takeover of Japan Residential Investment Company Limited
It holds a large, diverse portfolio of residential properties in Tokyo and other major cities of Japan.
01/08/2016
Carey Olsen advises on a £40m real estate investment fund
Jersey's Private Placement Fund regime is growing in popularity, with a number of new fund managers looking to take advantage of its fast-track regulatory approval process.
01/08/2016
Channel Island promotions at Carey Olsen
We are committed to developing our practice teams across the group both through internal promotion and recruitment and I congratulate them as they move on to the next level in their careers.
01/08/2016
New entries in leading list of powerful women in the finance sector
The list celebrates powerful women from diverse backgrounds and fields and provides insight into their thoughts on business excellence, role models and on giving back to their communities.