Managers of Wealth Offshore

PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022

Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud

Ogier advises Joint Lead Managers in £500 million States of Jersey bond issuance

The 2.875% bonds, which are due 2052, have been listed on The International Stock Exchange and are the States' first bond issuance since 2014.

Carey Olsen advises Brazilian startup

The Carey Olsen team advising Tractian on the Cayman law aspects of the Series A was led by partner Alistair Russell

Associate shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards 2022

Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey's finance industry, celebrating their successes and achievements.

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022: A british Virgin Islands Perspective

BVI entities that already own UK property, or are about to acquire UK property, need to consider their obligations under the Act carefully

Privy Council decides that banks owe no Quincecare duty to a beneficial owner of monies in an account

It therefore rejected what would have represented a significant extension of the duty which would have required banks to monitor transactions for fraud not only with their customers in mind, but also any beneficial owners.

Carey Olsen advises Stoneway Capital Ltd on successful sale of its business and restructuring under Chapter 11 and CBCA plans

The Chapter 11 Plan and the CBCA Plan (together, the Plans) of Stoneway and its affiliated debtors-in-possession went effective on 17 May 2022.

New enhancements to the Jersey Limited Partnerships Law

The dissolution of the LP takes effect upon the registration of the cancellation of the registration of the LP by the Registrar.

Ogier's commitment to its people recognised with platinum STEP employer accreditation

Ogier has a genuine commitment to flexible working, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing, to help make sure that career and development opportunities are open to all.

An overview of the types and uses of Guernsey law trusts

The trust relationship is generally intended for the safekeeping, management and eventual disposal of property, but a trust can last indefinitely if required.

Preston Legal strengthens estate planning and capacity practice

Both Clare and Sarah have also worked at other well-established offshore firms.

Carey Olsen wins equity deal of the year at IFLR Europe Awards

The awards showcase the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams and recognise their work on the most legally innovative and ground-breaking cross-border deals over the past year.

Hatstone advised Team PLC

Concentric is a Jersey-based financial planning and investment consultancy business, delivering market-leading investment performance and analysis for high net worth individuals and institutional investors in Jersey and internationally.

BVI governor launches raft of criminal investigations in wake of corruption inquiry

He outlined that there would be a criminal investigation into the conduct of the Premier's Office

Walkers' Global Asset Finance Group Acts on 6 Award Winning Deals

The market-leading group comprising Walkers' legal team and Walkers Professional Services had significant roles to play on deals honoured in the awards

Appleby Bermuda advised Relm II in its incorporation and registration to provide reinsurance capacity in the crypto space

Appleby served as Bermuda counsel to Relm Insurance II Ltd. (Relm II) in connection with its incorporation and registration as an ‘Innovative Insurer – General Business’ (Class IIGB), pursuant to section 4 of the Insurance Act 1978.

Upgrades to Jersey's Limited Partnership Law

In addition, the LP Law no longer potentially strips a limited partner of its limited liability if that limited partner’s name appears in the name of the limited partnership.

BVI governor launches raft of criminal investigations in wake of corruption inquiry

In addition, an investigation would be made into possible corruption within HM Customs (COI Recommendation B40).

Appleby acted in relation to landmark victory for the royal bank of Scotland International in Axiom case

On 12 May 2022 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its Judgment in The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited v JP SPC4 (a segregated portfolio company incorporated under the law of the Cayman Islands) on behalf of Axiom Legal Fina

First BVI Freezing Order Granted Against 'persons unknown' in Crypto Fraud Case

Given the nature of the respondents as 'persons unknown', the Court permitted ChainSwap to serve the respondents outside the jurisdiction by alternative methods.