Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ogier managing associates called to the Guernsey bar

Bryon Rees and Christopher Jones, managing associates of Ogier, were called to the Guernsey Bar on Monday 2 February 2015.

Hawksford employee contributes to international legal textbook

The chapter explains Jersey’s law relating to vulnerable adults and will be an important aid for worldwide practitioners representing adults, who may have a reduced mental capacity, with financial affairs in the Island.

A practical guide to corporate governance: Complying with the spirit of regulation

Corporate governance has remained a hot topic of discussion for sophisticated and institutional investors and industry professionals alike

Guidance on the approach to trust mistake cases based on popular tax planning schemes - Appleby

This is a decision which will be of particular interest to lawyers and other advisors considering the possibility of such applications succeeding.

Leeds United: Sport Capital sues GFH for £33m over failed Leeds takeover bid

The Sport Capital group - a consortium featuring ex-Leeds managing director David Haigh and Andrew Flowers, MD of United shirt sponsor Enterprise Insurance - spent almost three months attempting to push the buy-out through but saw the deal fall apart in J

A Wake Up Call For Fiduciaries: Important Lessons From Nolan and Minerva - Collas-Crill

The Nolan v Minerva case served as a sharp wake up call to professional service providers who may find themselves liable by failing to act independently or question a client's motives.

Liechtenstein declines to cooperate in ex-Catalan premier’s tax fraud case

Principality judge says no proof exists that money in Pujol’s alleged accounts is illegal

Premium financing for HNWIs, family offices and companies

Premium financing has eased the process of obtaining life insurance for wealthy parties. Appleby Group advises on its technicalities

Anguilla publishes a draft bill for new insolvency legislation - Harneys

In a move that is likely to be well-received by the offshore financial sector, the Anguillan government has published a draft bill for a new Insolvency Act.

Catalan ex-premier tells court that secret fortune came from his father

Jordi Pujol testifies before judge investigating money he kept hidden in Andorra

Mourant Ozannes advises Praxis on its merger with IFM Group

Leading offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has advised Praxis Holdings Limited in connection with its merger with Jersey-based IFM Group.

Cains Named as Law Firm of The Year In The Isle of Man

Cains Advocates has been named as Law Firm of the Year in the Isle of Man at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards.

Montreal accountant vanishes amid $77 million charity scam

A Montreal accountant who lives in the Bahamas is allegedly at the centre of a $77-million tax-evasion scheme

Fourth European Money Laundering Directive Published - Collas-Crill

Publicly available ultimate beneficial ownership registers appear to have been restricted to 'taxable' trusts in the EU's Fourth Money Laundering Directive.

New York billionaire sues Canadian designer for defamation amid Bahamas feud

Some environmental groups and residents have said the expansion may damage the surrounding ecosystem and beaches.

Jamaican fraudster to be extradited to US from Turks and Caicos

Convicted fraudster, David Smith, has been arrested by Turks and Caicos police on a provisional warrant to be extradited to the United States to continue a prison sentence.

Channel Islands to sign cooperation agreement with Normandy

The Chief Minister of Jersey, Senator Ian Gorst, and the Chief Minister of Guernsey, Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, will travel to France on Thursday 22 January to sign a cooperation agreement with La Manche and Lower Normandy

Appleby Acts as Isla of Man Legal Adivsors in €297M Bond Issue

The Appleby team was led by Kyle Sutherland, Counsel in the Corporate & Commercial department.

Appleby Lawyer Receives 2014 Hong Kong Deal Maker of The Year Award

Appleby Associate Vincent Chan has recently received the 2014 Hong Kong Deal Maker of the Year Award presented by Finance Monthly.

Appleby Advises On Multiple HKEX Listings In Active Start To 2015

Appleby has had an active start to 2015 in the capital market sector, advising on three initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in January, including the year’s first HKEx listing.