Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bail extended for Sagicor Bank employees in $65-million fraud case

Both are accused of creating fraudulent bank accounts and conspiring to defraud the foreign currency accounts of several customers between August and October this year.

Bahamas attorneys file emergency motion in FTX case for access to databases with client information

Google’s technology served as an analytics platform for FTX International’s data.

Collas Crill Awarded 'Best Legal Team' At The 2022 Wealthbriefing Channel Islands Awards

The award reflects our relentless focus on delivering the very best service, advice and solutions for our clients. A very heartfelt thanks and a huge congratulations to our teams in Jersey and Guernsey.'

Harneys advises Gaush Meditech Limited on its Hong Kong IPO

The Harneys team was led by Shanghai Corporate Partner Calamus Huang

Recent Regulatory Developments Affecting BVI Mutual Funds and Private Investment Funds

All mutual funds and PIFs are reminded to immediately appoint an MLRO if they have not done so already, and to promptly notify such appointment to the BVI Financial Services Commission and the BVI Financial Investigation Agency (the “FIA”) usi

Collas Crill Awarded 'Best Legal Team' at the 2022 Wealthbriefing Channel Islands Awards

The awards, part of a global programme run by WealthBriefing, have been designed to recognise 'outstanding organisations' by specialism and geography who have 'demonstrated innovation and excellence during the last year'.

Holbrey v States Employment Board and Others [2022] TRE 31A

Mr Holbrey was employed under two zero hours contracts with the States Employment Board.

Mourant acquires Luxembourg legal and governance services business

The acquisition will enable Mourant to provide clients with legal, corporate and entity management services from Luxembourg, one of the world's leading international finance centres and the second largest global funds centre.

Disqualification order granted against Jersey company director for the first time in 20 years

Not only was this the first time that a disqualification order had been granted by the Royal Court

The Continuing Tension between Arbitration Agreements and Liquidation Proceedings

Both decisions also illustrate the importance of a company wishing to refer a dispute to arbitration making a request for a referral in its first statement to the Court on the substance of the dispute.

Judgment reserved in Supreme Court dispute over IT service contract

Arbitration proceedings were initiated by BIAS in September 2019.

Bermuda Monetary Authority sued for $25 million

The complaint sets out the causes of action as tortious interference with existing and prospective economic advantage

Appleby acts for a fintech company's subsidiary on its unprecedented motion before the Supreme Court of Mauritius

The application was in line with the group’s project of restructuring and sought to complete the amalgamation process which had previously been approved by the Court but remained incomplete.

UK Supreme Court clarifies proprietary estoppel

In a 3:2 majority, the Supreme Court held that the remedy should not be out of all proportion to the detriment suffered without good reason and alternative remedies could also be available. English cases are persuasive in the offshore jurisdictions.

Law firm touts Bahamas’ model for beneficial ownership access

For now, The Bahamas remains steadfast in its approach to dealing with beneficial ownership information confidentially.

Maples Group Recognised for Innovation in ESG Fund Services

The annual awards event recognises innovation and special achievement across the fund services industry.

Antigua’s FSRC in a legal battle

Daniel stated on the radio Monday evening that the consequences for the FSRC could be grave if the funds cannot be repaid to the client.

Sequana - a reminder of what Guernsey law has to offer

Sequana considered important principles of company and insolvency law.

Carey Olsen advises Bregal Sagemount on final close of its $2.5 billion Fund IV

The team advised alongside onshore counsel Goodwin Procter.

BlockFi petitions court for provisional liquidators

In August, the company advertised on LinkedIn, the business and employment-oriented service, for a head of Bermuda AML and head of risk, to take up posts on the island.