Managers of Wealth Offshore

Richard Sheldon joins Appleby in Guernsey

Richard practises in all areas of employment law including strategic advice, litigation and transactional support

Update to Banking Regulations Further Enhances Cayman’s Appeal

The Cayman Islands have for decades been one of the world’s leading banking and financial centres, currently ranking as the fifth largest banking centre worldwide, with over 200 banks, including 40 of the world’s 50 largest banks, and over US$

Statutory Hastings-Bass Enacted in Bermuda

The TAA, which has retroactive application, amends the Trustee Act, 1975 (the “TA”) in order to place the traditional Hastings-Bass rule on a statutory footing in Bermuda law.

Families for Justice on National Appraisal Services through RBC and Scotia Bank

Scotia and Royal Banks were very instrumental

Prison sentence for Cayman investment adviser

After they agreed to assist undercover U.S. Internal Revenue Service investigators in laundering purported criminal proceeds through an offshore structure designed to conceal the true owners of the funds.

Caribbean-Based Investment Advisor Sentenced for Using Offshore Accounts to Launder and Conceal Funds

District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on March 6, and the indictment was unsealed March 12 after the defendants were arrested in Miami.

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.

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