Managers of Wealth Offshore

Accountability Trumps Confidentiality: Bermuda Court of Appeal Upholds Decision of Supreme Court to Order Disclosure

It is not unusual for a settlor to impose confidentiality conditions upon trustees by the terms of the trust.

Conyers recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2014

Conyers Dill & Pearman has been listed amongst the top offshore law firms in the 2014 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific

Leading offshore law wins 'Best law firms for offshore work'

Leading offshore law firm has been announced as a winner in the China Business Law Journal's 2013 China Business Law Awards.

Jailed Brazilian banker sues Walkers

A former Brazilian banker, who is serving a 16-year prison sentence in her home country for conspiracy to commit crime, money laundering, tax evasion and mismanagement, is suing law firm Walkers in the Cayman Islands.

Corporate Governance for Regulated Mutual Funds in the Cayman Islands - Conyers

The SOG provides the governing body of a Fund (i.e. its board of directors, general partners or trustees, as the case may be) and its operators

BVI Passes Arbitration Act - Conyers

On the 23 January 2014 the BVI passed the Arbitration Act 2013 which will come into force on a date to be proclaimed. It is a modern and long-awaited statute, which will transition BVI’s already modern litigation tools yet further to serve the needs

Flexible solutions for those facing a US/Swiss planning conundrum - Withers

In this brochure, to illustrate the complex issues that can arise in this area, we have provided a case study of what one might, at first sight, assume to be a straightforward situation. In fact, and as we show, it is anything but.

Jersey's first challenge against disclosure under a Tax Information Exchange Agreement.

David Dorgan explains why you should be aware of the changes to the TIEA regulations

Jersey's first challenge against disclosure under a Tax Information Exchange Agreement.

David Dorgan explains why you should be aware of the changes to the TIEA regulations

Bedell makes 'Most Admired' list for fourth consecutive time

Bedell Trust has been included in the coveted list of ‘Most Admired UK Companies’ for the fourth consecutive year.

Mourant Ozannes advises on the acquisition of Ogier Fiduciary Services

Mourant Ozannes assisted lead advisor Clifford Chance in advising Electra Private Equity PLC, on its £180 million acquisition of Ogier Fiduciary Services.

High-profile Guernsey trust court case sets important precedent on trustee liability

Carey Olsen has acted for the winning parties in a decision issued by Guernsey's Royal Court in a landmark trust case involving Robert Tchenguiz and one of the offshore trust structures in which his assets are held.

Modified Universalism - The Guernsey Perspective

The Royal Court has recently given clear guidance on the application of the principle of modified universalism to insolvency matters in Guernsey.

Limited liability partnerships seen in Guernsey by summer

Draft legislation which introduces limited liability partnerships into Guernsey for the first time has been introduced by the States of Guernsey‚ and is expected to come into force as soon as July.

Extension of BVI approved manager regime

The Approved Manager regime has been remarkably successful and popular with start-ups, family office and closed ended investment managers

Establishing a Luxembourg SOPARFI

It is a generic term and does not refer to a specific legal form of corporate entity

Channel Islands Securities Exchange Authority: Continuing Obligations - chapter 8 debt securities

all affected securities are no longer listed on the Official List of the CISX but instead listed on the CISE. Issuers will be subject to the Listing Rules and other mandatory requirements of the CISE;

Senior Appointments for Leading offshore law

Leading offshore law firm has announced the promotion of a number of lawyers to senior positions within the firm.

Alternative Business Structures for Law Firms Likely to Go Global

The revolutionary changes sweeping jurisdictions like the UK with their "Tesco law" changes have begun to radically alter the way in which law firms are structured and owned.

Senior Management Increasing Efforts Globally To Combat Money Laundering

Attention being paid by senior management to money laundering challenges is at an all time high according to findings from a new KPMG International report.

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