Managers of Wealth Offshore

Tribunal milestone: first procedural decision under Guernsey’s discrimination Ordinance

The tribunal dismissed the application, relying primarily on established UK case law.

The Guernsey notary

When acting for a company, the notary must conduct checks on both the individual signatory and the entity itself.

Correcting the Course: Court unwinds Cayman Islands trust on settlor's application

The decision confirms the court's wide and flexible, but not unlimited jurisdiction under section 64A.

Pillar Two Mourant Jersey and Guernsey outlook

Instead, it introduced the MCIT at a rate of 15% which is applicable to relevant Jersey constituent entities which are not Excluded Entities nor subject to application of the de minimis exemption.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update

The new Listing Rules came into effect on 11 August 2025.

The case for payment regulations in the Crown Dependencies

The EU and UK have payments regulatory frameworks that are already ahead of those in the Crown Dependencies (CDs). Both are in the process of making further improvements to those frameworks.

Four of Ogier’s dispute resolution experts named top offshore litigators by Asian Legal Business

Four of the lawyers featured on the list are part of Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team based in Asia.

Conyers Coverage Issue 13 – Summer Edition 2025

At Conyers, we remain committed to keeping you informed and providing valuable resources that support your success.

Appleby recognised for continued carbon reduction progress with Planet Mark

The Group supports local communities, charitable projects and responsible business practices across its international network of offices.

Carey Olsen advises Opera Group Limited on acquisition of HFL Limited

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, after which Opera's combined assets under administration will be more than US$37 billion.

Status misclassification: WRC applies Irish Supreme Court guidance to RTÉ case

This decision highlights the challenges in defining the true nature of working relationships.

Highview Merger Corp. US$200 Million IPO Offering

Highview is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition

The British Virgin Islands court structure, rights of audience and recovering foreign lawyers' fees

The BVI is a member of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) which is a regional court for several islands in the Eastern Caribbean

Carey Olsen shortlisted at Legal Business Awards

A team of judges have selected from over 500 entries to form the Legal Business Awards shortlist.

The Mauritian National Budget 2025/2026 - From abyss to prosperity: Rebuilding the bridge to future

The National Budget builds on three pillars namely, economic renewal, fiscal consolidation and a new social order.

Private Trust Companies in the Cayman Islands

It deals in broad terms with the requirements of Cayman law for the establishment and operation of such entities.

Employers in Jersey still falling short of basic duties face tougher penalties

Actions of employers in failing to issue compliant itemised pay statements and written terms of employment, and making unauthorised deductions from wages

Advising on CALC’s successful issuance of US$160 million 6% guaranteed bonds

This transaction marks CALC’s re-entry into the US dollar bond market since 2021

Islanders most worried about card details being stolen

The JOIC said the results for 2025 showed that islanders were “increasingly placing significant value on their personal information and the importance of feeling empowered, confident and in control of it”.

Walkers' Bermuda office welcomed eight legal interns for annual internship programme

The programme marked a rewarding and engaging summer, highlighting our continued commitment to investing in the future of Bermuda's legal talent.