Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey fiduciary specialist wins STEP Founder's Award

Now in their sixth year, the awards take place annually and recognise individuals whose long-term contribution to the society has gone above and beyond what is expected of a member.

Ex-Swiss private banker charged in U.S. for tax scheme

A former vice president at Swiss private bank Rahn & Bodmer was indicted on Thursday in the United States with conspiring to assist Americans to evade taxes by using secret accounts.

The Privy Council Clarifies the Court’s Jurisdiction at Common Law to Assist Foreign Liquidators

On 10 November 2014 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered two related important judgements on appeal from the Bermuda Court of Appeal.

Mourant Ozannes advises on acquisition of Hansteen UK Industrial Property Unit Trust

Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has provided Jersey and Guernsey advice to property investors Brockton Capital Fund III LP and Dunedin Property on real estate transactions totalling £146.5 million.

Multi-award winning BVI legal team

The IFLR1000 is an annual guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms. It has been published for 20 years and bases its rankings and analysis on extensive independent research by a dedicated team of journalists.

Further judgment on trust law principle in Tchenguiz case

The precise meaning of Article 32 has long been the subject of debate amongst lawyers concerned with Jersey or Guernsey law trusts, the equivalent provision in Guernsey (Section 42 of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law 2007) being very similar to the Jersey one.

Offshore law firm leads in the Channel Islands

The Chambers UK guide, now in its 25th year, compiles research from in-depth interviews with law firms and clients in order to produce one of the leading guides to the UK's best lawyers.

The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility – Recent Changes

UK Disclosure Facilities - Background

Jersey Private Trust Companies

Private trust companies have been widely used in international structured finance transactions and are now used increasingly by high net-worth private clients.

Brazilian Banks Cut Secret Deal with Luxembourg to Save $90.2M in Tax

These legal secret deals feature complex financial structures designed to create drastic tax reductions.

Offshore law firm promotes three to group partnership

Offshore law firm has announced three internal promotions to group partner which will take effect from February.

Mourant Ozannes' Cayman litigation practice top ranked

Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes has been recognised as a top tier litigation practice in the Cayman Islands by one of the industry's leading directories.

Impact of FATCA on BVI Entities

Clients with trusts that have a BVI trustee or a BVI PTC are advised to liaise with their advisers to determine the most appropriate course of action for their trust.

Ogier appoints new Jersey partner

He joins the Business and Trust Law team

Enhancements to the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991

The Amendment Law resolved a drafting point in the Companies Law

Labuan Financial Services Authority and Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), Taiwan Signed MoU for Mutual Cooperation in the Field of Financial Supervision

The MoU was signed by the Deputy Director-General of Labuan FSA, Mr Danial Mah Abdullah and Director General of International Affairs, FSC, Taiwan, Mr Joe Lai.

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