Managers of Wealth Offshore

New Cyprus decrees issued - Harneys

Relaxation of Restrictive Measures for Branches and Subsidiaries of Foreign Banks (Decree No 24)

Cayman Islands' Approved Stock Exchange Regime

Head of Compliance Kate Taft examines the Cayman Islands' approved stock exchange regime

How to Ensure the Valid Issuance of BVI Company Shares - Harneys

Subscribers for shares in a British Virgin Islands (BVI) company usually assume that such shares have been validly issued and they are quick to point to their share certificate or even the share register of the BVI company as absolute evidence of that fac

Cayman Corporate Collateral Packages in Subscription Facilities - Appleby

Appleby (Cayman) Ltd. continues to lead the way in structuring innovative collateral packages in the Cayman Islands.

Corporate Adviser confirms Carey Olsen as offshore legal adviser of choice to LSE clients

The law firm has retained its position, both as the number four legal adviser to LSE list clients and as the top ranked offshore law firm, acting for 91 London Stock Exchange clients.

Leading offshore law firm advises SNC-Lavalin on its £1.2 billion takeover of Kentz

The takeover, which was implemented by way of a Jersey court sanctioned scheme of arrangement, valued Kentz at approximately £1.2 billion.

Ogier moves partner from BVI to head new HK dispute resolution practice

Ogier has set up a dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong to serve Asian clients, relocating partner Ray Ng from the BVI to Hong Kong.

PwC search for $190m continues

It was in 2006 that PwC was appointed custodian of Bancafe International Bank Ltd. after the financial institution was deemed insolvent and the Central Bank intervened and closed its operations.

M&A Disputes In The Cayman Islands

The FSD's Rules require the Court to determine disputes quickly and proportionately

Global family and wealth consultancy launching alternative business structure

It said the aim was to offer legal advice to its international clients, many of whom are entrepreneurs or business owners conducting transactions in or relocating to the UK.

Guide to Limited Partnerships in Seychelles - Appleby

A partnership refers to a relationship between two or more persons carrying on business in common

BVI Arbitration - FAQ (Part 1) - Conyers Dill & Pearman

The Act is designed to bring the modern principles and practices of arbitration to the BVI and aims to establish a fair, efficient and flexible legal frame work within which to resolve disputes.

Qualifying Partnerships: The Guernsey Solution

The Regulations require “Qualifying Partnerships” to prepare and file with the UK registrar annual accounts which comply fully with UK GAAP or IFRS.

The Benefits of a Labuan Foundation by By Mark Lea, Partner, Lea & White International Advisers Limited (Hong Kong)

In this article on Labuan Foundations, the author seeks to introduce the general concept of a Foundation as provided by the Labuan Foundations Act 2010.

Deutsche Bank offers ICBC executive a settlement deal

German lender tells ICBC banker it is suing over unapproved transfer to a relative's company that it will forgo the interest in the US$6.3m lawsuit

The Privy Council Interprets Key Provisions of Mauritian Anti-Money Laundering Legislation - Appleby

Two issues arose before the Privy Council. First, the meaning of “lawful business activities” under section 5(2)(d) of the FIAMLA. Secondly, who had the onus of proving the application of the exemptions under section 5(2) of the FIAMLA.

Ogier Legal Guernsey advises Burford Capital on $150 million Bond Issue

Payments in respect of the bonds are guaranteed by Burford Capital.

Conyers advises Africa International Capital Ltd. on initial offering and listing on the BSX

Kieran Loughran and Veronica Strande of Conyers’ London office advised on the matter, working alongside listing sponsor Cohort Limited.

Foreign Arbitration Award Sufficient Basis for a BVI Statutory Demand

The case concerned a monetary award made in an arbitration before the London Court of International Arbitration.

Trinidad and Tobago: Govt moves to crack down on money laundering

Finance and the Economy Minister Larry Howai yesterday said to date there have been only four cases of money-laundering charges