05/23/2014
International law firm hires leading trust litigator
He joins as a partner from Taylor Wessing, where he was head of the firm’s Contentious Trusts & Estates team.
05/23/2014
Walkers was delighted to assist Counterpoint
05/22/2014
With the recent passing of the 5 May 2014 registration deadline to be included in the first IRS GIIN list on 2 June 2014, and the 3 June 2014 registration deadline for the 1 July 2014
05/22/2014
The Bahamas is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on the law applicable to trusts and their recognition, and it is not anticipated that it will be.
05/22/2014
Malaysian investors looking to buy property in the UK are turning to Collas Crill for both conveyancing and advice on using the Channel Islands to structure their investment.
05/22/2014
Their extensive industry experience, global focus and strong international relationships will be a wonderful complement to Artex Risk Solutions as it continues to expand its operating presence outside North America.
05/21/2014
Leading international law firm advises Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurer on its formation
Combining a diversified multi-line reinsurance business with an alternative investment strategy is a unique approach
05/20/2014
Leading offshore law firm advises leading oil and gas investor
HitecVision is a leading European private equity adviser and investor focussed on the oil and gas industry
05/20/2014
Cayman Islands: Paying The Costs Of Petitioning In The Cayman Islands
If a creditor successfully petitions for the winding up of a defaulting debtor in the Cayman Islands, it has the benefit of a priority recovery of those costs over the unsecured debts of the company and even the liquidators' own remuneration and expe
05/19/2014
Due to the on-going conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, there has been much in the press recently about financial and economic sanctions
05/16/2014
Appleby LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Brook and Andrew Harding to Senior Associates.
05/15/2014
Paying the Costs of Petitioning in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal (CICA) has provided its first judgment on the costs principles that should be applied when a winding up petition is withdrawn in the Cayman Islands.
05/15/2014
Leading offshore firm maintains strong presence in Wealth Sector Leaders list
Now in its ninth year, the Citywealth Leaders List is compiled through recommendations of global peers, clients and charitable organisations and is a guide to the leading wealth managers and advisers worldwide.
05/15/2014
First Guernsey Limited Liability Partnership registered by Carey Olsen
BlueCrest were advised by Carey Olsen corporate partner, Tom Carey and senior associate Adrian Sarchet.
05/14/2014
Gibraltar Residents Amongst 50,000 Madoff Claims
Gibraltar was listed amongst the countries where claims emanated against the Madoff scam. Richard C. Breeden, the Special Master on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice administering the Madoff Victim Fund yesterday announced preliminary results for t
05/14/2014
‘Criminal inquiry’ into Brazil’s national football coach
The income was allegedly deposited in offshore accounts.
05/13/2014
Guernsey introduces LLPs
Guernsey has expanded the range of structures available from the jurisdiction by introducing Limited Liability Partnerships
05/13/2014
Carey Olsen advises on $40m NASDAQ IPO
Carey Olsen has advised Jersey-registered company Quotient Limited on its initial public offering in the US which raised approximately $40 million by the issue of new shares on NASDAQ.
05/13/2014
Sam and Charles Wyly Found Liable In Civil Fraud Case
The wealthy Wyly brothers committed civil fraud using a complex web of offshore trusts to hide stock sales and reap $550 million in profits.
05/09/2014
Jan Golaszewski has joined Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands office as counsel in the dispute resolution and litigation department.