07/09/2014
Offshore Deferred Compensation Update by Withers
In light of this ruling, managers of offshore funds should now be able to defer certain forms of performance-based compensation without the fear of draconian US income tax consequences.
07/09/2014
In light of this ruling, managers of offshore funds should now be able to defer certain forms of performance-based compensation without the fear of draconian US income tax consequences.
07/09/2014
The Mauritian government is to set up a Serious Fraud Office for the investigation of corruption, money laundering and financial crimes.
07/09/2014
I'm a strong believer in the rule of law
07/08/2014
Promotions in core practice areas of Investment Funds, Finance and Insolvency.
07/07/2014
The Mauritius Income Tax Act 1995 (Income Tax Act) provides that “any person who derives or may derive any income may apply to the Director-General for a ruling as to the application of the Income Tax Act to that income”. One of the latest Inc
07/07/2014
The law firm, which was recently awarded Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the 2014 Lawyer Awards ceremony, employs over 300 people, including 185 lawyers, across its offices in the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, Cape Town a
07/05/2014
This article discusses the recent decision of the Guernsey Royal Court in Jackson v Dear, which provided clarity to derivative claims in the context of Guernsey company law.
07/04/2014
The ELP Law is a welcome addition to Cayman Islands legislation and will be of particular interest to the financial services industry.
07/04/2014
This case is the first appeal under the new 'Judicial Review' regime. Whilst the challenge failed, it raises some interesting questions for future challenges.
07/04/2014
The Cayman Islands has once again shown itself to be an innovative and responsive jurisdiction in terms of providing user-friendly and practical legislation. This will come as a welcome relief to an industry post-global financial crisis otherwise sufferin
07/04/2014
This article looks at the implications for a trustee in Jersey faced with the difficult situation where it is suspected that trust assets may be, or indeed have been confirmed as being, the proceeds of crime and/or a civil fraud.
07/04/2014
One particular criticism has been the lack of flexibility under the Jersey system
07/03/2014
The former founder and managing director of Cayman Islands-based Clover Asset Management, Eric St-Cyr, has pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to launder the proceeds of a purported bank fraud.
07/03/2014
Mourant Ozannes has won the accolade of Offshore Firm of the Year more times than any other firm, picking up the award three times since the category was launched in 2004.
07/03/2014
We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Emerald Technology Ventures
07/02/2014
Finance Offshore is designed to bring you up to date with latest changes to the law, trends and useful information in relation to the finance industry.
07/02/2014
Withers has announced the appointment of seven new partners across the firm's international offices and practice areas. The appointees' new roles took effect from 1 July 2014.
07/02/2014
Hong Kong's new Companies Ordinance came into force on 3 March, 2014, and is designed to modernise Hong Kong companies and make them easier to operate. Historically, certain aspects of the Hong Kong company law regime have encouraged the use of BVI c
06/30/2014
The Mourant Ozannes team which advised Heritage Oil was led by partner James Hill and senior associates Jon Woolrich and Andrew Salisbury.
06/30/2014
Cayman offers a well-regulated and internationally respected, tax-neutral, offshore business environment.