10/11/2014
The TIEA enables the relevant tax authorities in both Japan and the British Virgin Islands to have greater ability to exchange information relating to tax purposes in accordance with internationally agreed standards set by the Organisation For Economic Co
10/11/2014
The continued developments in the market have prompted law firms to reinvent themselves with a clear strategic objective of the clients they are pursuing and the segment of the market in which they wish to compete.
10/10/2014
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID”) is a European Union law that aims to harmonise the regulation of investment services across the member states of the European Economic Area and came into effect from 1 November 2007. Fol
10/10/2014
The New Law updates and improves the current law relating to security interests in intangible movable property.
10/10/2014
After the hype surrounding the fundraising craze 'The Ice Bucket Challenge,' we would like to invite you to our 'Ice Bath Challenge'.
10/10/2014
The firm’s London office is singled out for offshore firms operating in London.
10/10/2014
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) is seeking increased capital provisions and additional reporting requirements for long-term insurer Classes C and D to comply with Bermuda’s Solvency II framework.
10/08/2014
It is a landmark piece of legislation which is expected to propel alternative dispute resolution in the BVI into high gear. The BVI is now well-positioned to become a key international arbitration centre.
10/08/2014
The rankings are compiled from feedback from 250,000 in-house peers and access to law firms
10/08/2014
In what is likely to be considered a landmark decision, the BVI Commercial Court has held that winding up proceedings brought on just and equitable grounds relating to BVI companies will not be caught by an exclusive jurisdiction clause contained in a sha
10/08/2014
The criteria for granting an authorisation or consent to a fund and the manner in which that fund will be regulated largely depends on whether the fund is open or closed-ended and the type of investor targeted.
10/08/2014
Financial Services & Regulatory, Litigation
10/08/2014
The Company Administration Regime in Guernsey - Ogier
Corporate and Commercial, Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency
10/08/2014
As one of the leading global jurisdictions for structuring foreign direct investment (FDI), Luxembourg has developed a sophisticated framework to enable the financing of such investments.
10/08/2014
Offshore law firm advises Investec Asset Management on funds migration
Offshore law firm has advised Investec Asset Management Guernsey Limited on the migration and re-domiciliation from Ireland to Guernsey of Investec International Funds, a $1.2 billion fund of funds unit trust.
10/08/2014
The Cayman Islands urgently needs to update and innovate its trust law to maintain its international competitiveness, according to speakers at the Mourant Ozannes International Trusts and Private Client Conference.
10/08/2014
Isle of Man Regulatory Update | October 2014 | Appleby
Offshore Legal, Fiduciary & Administration News
10/08/2014
The Russian Finance Ministry has drafted a decree that will exclude Malta from the blacklist of offshore jurisdictions, according to the Russian news agency Tass.
10/07/2014
Hedge Fund and its Partner and Lawyer Fail on Motion to Dismiss for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A case against a hedge fund, and one of its partners and in-house counsel, related to actions at a portfolio company and alleging breach of fiduciary duties survived a motion to dismiss.
10/07/2014
Legal 500 rankings – Jersey
Firms are then ranked in tiers, with Tier 1 being the highest recognition.