09/30/2015
FIFA bans Jack Warner for life
Three other FIFA defendants are awaiting the result of Swiss extradition proceedings
Legal
09/29/2015
Probate and Estate Administration for Non-Jersey Domiciliaries
Jersey is an independent legal jurisdiction for estate administration purposes.
09/29/2015
Mourant Ozannes facilitates unique China Cinda listing on CISE
It is the first time that the CISE has listed an issuer with an ultimate parent company which is domiciled in China.
09/29/2015
Mourant Ozannes retains top tier ranking
In Guernsey, the firm has been recognised in five out of seven of the categories.
09/29/2015
Appleby advise on £353m senior debt for equity swap by scheme of arrangement
The Appleby team was led by corporate partner Andrew Weaver and assisted by consultant Joel Taylor.
09/28/2015
Legal 500 – Jersey review
For 27 years, The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.
09/28/2015
The eagle has landed
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis the firm has differentiated itself by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to solving clients’ legal issues
09/25/2015
Leading offshore law firm Acts For Boal in Acquisition of Jersey Trust Company from Zurich
Boal & Co is a leading provider of trustee services to international pension plans, with over $10 billion of pension assets under stewardship.
09/25/2015
When protectors stop protecting - Withers
The case, known as the 'K Trust', demonstrates that the courts can and will if necessary remove a protector who the Court considers is no longer acting in the best interests of their beneficiaries.
09/25/2015
Harneys secures first strike out of a winding up petition under Section 95(2) of the Companies Law
This is the first time the Grand Court has decided the fate of a petition based on the application of Section 95(2)
09/23/2015
Cayman Islands Voluntary Liquidations
Consideration for Funds should be given to CIMA’s new Rule and Regulatory Procedure relating to the cancellation of a licence or certificate of registration.
09/22/2015
Christie’S Contractor Meet ‘Worth A Shot’
The only concession to Baha Mar was Judge Carey’s decision to allow the Chapter 11 case to continue for Northshore Mainland Services
09/22/2015
Cayman Law Society supports Connolly’s goals, says president
The association representing Cayman’s private sector legal profession “wholeheartedly supports” MLA Winston Connolly’s call for the advancement of Caymanians, says Cayman Islands Law Society president Alasdair Robertson.
09/22/2015
Grant Thornton and Ogier successfully apply to the Courts for innovative pooling application
The resulting decision regarding the liquidation of the Huelin-Renouf Group demonstrates the flexibility of the Guernsey insolvency regime in achieving the best outcome for all parties, and in particular creditors, says Ogier partner Mathew Newman.
09/21/2015
The Supreme Court of Mauritius re-affirms the criteria for enforcing foreign judgments
The decision of the Supreme Court in La Banque Française Commerciale Ocean Indien v Lauret P re-affirmed the criteria that need to be satisfied for a successful application to recognise and enforce a foreign judgment based on Article 546 of the Mau
09/21/2015
Appleby Offshore Litigation Symposium - 7 October 2015
This is an event for lawyers in New York whose work brings them into contact with offshore entities in Cayman, the BVI or Bermuda.
09/21/2015
IRS Seeks Identities of Americans with Undisclosed Belize Bank Accounts
Americans with secret accounts in Belize should take notice: the government is looking for you.
09/21/2015
Cayman Islands fugitive used mirror corporations in Panama to launder money
The Batemans also own an unlicensed wealth management company in Panama
09/21/2015
Offshore law fiem Expands Litigation Practice with Launch of Asia Disputes & Restructuring Group
Under this new initiative and through our existing multi-lingual team in Hong Kong, clients will be serviced by the most experienced and highest rated partner-led team in Asia, Bermuda, BVI and Cayman.
09/21/2015
ICSA Jersey names leading offshore law firm in 2015 Awards
The Awards were judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners will be announced at the ICSA Jersey Annual Dinner, Awards & Graduation Ceremony at the Hotel de France on Friday, 23rd October 2015.