Managers of Wealth Offshore

Leading offshore law firm advises largest ever real estate fund to list in London

The firm has advised on the Jersey legal and regulatory aspects of the establishment of the new fund

International Tax Information Exchange in Bermuda Clarified by Henry Tucker, Appleby Global

“… the target of a request will have an opportunity to obtain the relevant terms of the request and to challenge any notice issued …”

How Can a Trustee Limit its Liability by Amy Benest, Appleby Global

Both statute and common law principles allow a trustee to invoke the Court’s supervisory jurisdiction of a trust by making...

Shareholder Disputes in the BVI by Andrew Willins, Appleby Global

The British Virgin Islands is best known for its role as a holding company jurisdiction – a jurisdiction through which...

The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Bill 2014 - Walkers

The Law, when passed, will enable the parties to a contract to give persons who are not direct parties to that contract the ability to enforce rights expressly granted to them in the contract.

The Exempted Limited Partnership Bill, 2014 - Walkers

The Exempted Limited Partnership Bill, 2014 was Gazetted on 21 February 2014 and is a much-anticipated, and entirely revamped, version of the existing Exempted Limited Partnerships Law.

Bank of Cyprus issues two milestone decisions by Harney Westwood & Riegels

The bank's board of directors has decided to release the six-month time deposits that were blocked under the decrees relating to the recapitalisation of the bank in July 2013.

Cyprus - Restrictions on transfers of deposits or funds partially eased by Harney Westwood & Riegels

The decree further clarifies the restrictions that are in place on the use of credit and debit cards and other payment instruments

Increased supervision of BVI Real Estate Agents by the FIA by Harney Westwood & Riegels

The note below provides details on this imminent heightened supervision

Cayman to Revise ELP Law and Introduce New Third Party Beneficiary Law by Maples and Calder

The Cayman Islands government announced on 21 February 2014 its intention to comprehensively revise the law applicable to Exempted Limited Partnerships in the Cayman Islands.

Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the UK and their application to Jersey businesses - Ogier

What are Deferred Prosecution Agreements?

Registering as a Financial Institution via the IRS FATCA Portal and the role of the Responsible Officer - Ogier

The FATCA regulations remain on track to become effective from July 1, 2014.

Former Lombard Odier &Cie exec pleads not guilty

A former senior compliance officer of a local branch of one of the largest Swiss private banks appeared in Court yesterday accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from clients’.

Bank Of The Bahamas To Sue The Punch

Bank Of The Bahamas is suing the tabloid newspaper the Punch for “a combination of outright lies and numerous falsehoods and inaccuracies”.

Offshore market focuses on technology as turnover rises

The offshore legal market had a solid 2013, with several firms reporting double-digit increases in turnover and a pronounced pick-up in activity levels.

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

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