Managers of Wealth Offshore

Why Offshore? A lesson from David (and Ian) Cameron

This post was originally published on The Offshore Funds Blog, which aims to demystify hedge funds. Click here to subscribe to the blog or read the original post.

Central Bank of Ecuador and others v Conticorp SA and others - Harneys

Strict duties imposed on directors must be discharged, even if they are nominee directors. The Central Bank of Ecuador v Conticorp [2016] 1 BCLC 26 decision illustrates the dire implications for a director who merely follows instructions and by so doing f

AIMA adds voice to those defending offshore funds - Harneys

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Confidentiality in the BVI: What records are available? - Harneys

Despite the popular myth of the secrecy of BVI companies, the reality on the ground paints a different picture.

Black Swan: “stand-alone” injunctions in support of foreign proceedings - Harneys

The BVI court has jurisdiction to grant “stand-alone” injunctions in support of foreign proceedings. These are “stand-alone” in the sense that an injunction order can be made where no other substantive relief is sought within the j

The Cayman Islands: Cape Town Convention Now In Force

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory and as a result implementation of the Convention in the Cayman Islands required the Convention to be ratified by the United Kingdom.

Channel Islands firms honoured at New York legal awards

Firms with the most nominees who have received the most votes from those canvassed for their opinion are named winners in each category.

Views sought on amendments to Jersey trusts law

This new set of proposed amendments aims to ensure the legislation remains world-leading and continues to place Jersey as the trusts jurisdiction of choice.

HSBC risks losing US banking licence as pressure mounts over Panama Papers probe

That could lead to any fines being paid to American authorities and HSBC could even lose its right to operate in the country.

The men who sold 1MDB on a fake Aabar

The company, Aabar Investment PJS Ltd or Aabar BVI, based in the British Virgin Islands, had received US$3.5 billion from 1MDB.

Jersey Brief - Voisin and Volaw

Voisin and Volaw's quarterly newsletter Jersey Brief brings you news, views and commentaries about legal issues and transacting business via Jersey.

Mid-East company denies links to 1MDB

Both firms said yesterday they had never received payments from the company with the almost identical name, nor assumed any liabilities on its behalf, Reuters reported.

Latest issue of Intouch - Maitland

Mauritius: As easy as GBC 1,2,3

British Virgin Islands - Conyers Offers Registered Trade Mark Services

The Trade Marks Act, which came into force on 1 September 2015, was recently amended to permit entities established as general partnerships to register as trade mark agents.

For Leading Tax Haven Lawyer, There’s Nothing Wrong With Protecting Assets Offshore

One of Canada’s leading lawyers who specializes in tax havens isn’t impressed by the revelations from the Panama Papers thus far.

In the matter of the SPhinX Group of Companies - Appleby

The impact of arbitration clauses on corporate insolvency litigation is still being worked out in the offshore world.

Relocation Relocation Jersey

There is a developing trend in global regulation and policy towards businesses needing to be able to demonstrate a real presence in the jurisdictions in which they operate.

Cayman still hopeful it can avoid central register

The UK is negotiating similar agreements with each of its overseas territories and crown dependencies

Mossack Fonseca files complaint with AG, founder blames hackers in Europe

The firm's co-founder Ramon Fonseca told Reuters that the firm filed complaints with the Attorney General's office in Panama.

€250 million renewable energy fund chooses Jersey

NTR plc is a renewable energy investment management group that acquires, constructs and manages assets directly and for third parties.

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