Managers of Wealth Offshore

Constant change and growth for Ogier in Luxembourg

Ten years ago, the international investment landscape for clients was changing

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius amends its Competency Standards

The changes brought seek to assist financial Institutions when considering the appointment of any new Money Laundering Reporting Officer, a Deputy MLRO and a Compliance Officer.

The Privy Council revisits illegal and ultra vires corporate transactions

The liquidator of the society contended that the loan was ultra vires because it exceeded the statutory limit, and that it was illegal for the same reason, with the consequence that the loan and associated security were void and could not be enforced.

Maples Advises One of the Largest Taiwan Company Privatisations

Completed on 29 April 2022, the transaction is valued at US$976.43 million and is considered one of the largest privatisation of a listed company in the Taiwan consumer market.

Assistance to the creditors of insolvent fraudsters? The modern illegality defence to the rescue

The illegality defence (which aims to prevent a party benefiting from its illegal conduct via legal claims) has been the subject of considerable judicial analysis in commonwealth jurisdictions in recent years.

The Privy Council clarifies principles relating to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

Ogier successfully acted for Gol with Leading Counsel, Tom Lowe QC of Wilberforce Chambers, and Gol's Brazilian counsel, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados.

Ogier celebrates 10 years in Luxembourg

The last 10 years have seen Ogier, which was the first offshore firm to set up a presence in the jurisdiction, grow its Luxembourg team from two to seven partners, with a headcount now of more than 50 people.

Sean Kenny recognised in eprivateclient Top 35 Under 35

Sean works with his trusted intermediaries to deliver efficient structuring solutions to his client’s for succession planning and asset protection.

Six Carey Olsen partners enjoy Best Lawyers recognition

Among the six Carey Olsen lawyers recognised, Andrew Boyce was named 'Lawyer of the Year for Investment Funds in Guernsey' – an additional recognition for those with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geogra

Walkers Advises on Orange Capital RE DAC (Series 2021-1) - Insurance-Linked Securities Deal

NN Group integrates environmental, societal and governance factors in many of its processes.

Walkers acts on Aquarian Acquisition of Somerset Re

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022 and is subject to customary regulatory closing conditions.

Walkers Acts as BSX Listing Sponsor on Peak Re's Landmark 144A Catastrophe Bond

The cat bond is designed to provide Peak Re with US$150 million of Japanese typhoon industry-loss based retrocessional protection and closed at double the target value of US$75 million.

Ex-advice firm director claims 'pressure to approve' Axiom fund

Marketing material for the fund boasted that their cash would be held in the Cayman Islands and forwarded to an 'independent panel' of legal firms who would pay it back with 15 per cent interest.

When can proceedings be issued against a Cayman Islands-incorporated company in liquidation?

The statutory moratorium provides 'breathing space' to a company in liquidation and its appointed liquidators by preventing the company from being distracted by unnecessary legal proceedings, with all extant claims usually dealt with by the liqu

Elaine Breen named in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist for Ireland

The GC Powerlist highlights the very best general counsels and senior in-house legal counsels in Ireland following a comprehensive research process conducted over many months.

Harneys advised on the successful Nasdaq listing of the Zhong Yang Financial Group

Zhong Yang is a fast-growing online brokerage firm in Hong Kong focusing on trading local and overseas equities, futures, options products and other financial services.

Collas Crill Associate Ben Le Page Features in Channel Islands Top 35 under 35

Ben is a lawyer in Collas Crill's Corporate, Finance and Funds team in Guernsey, advising on all aspects of commercial law with a particular focus on banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.

Three Saffery Champness professionals listed in Top 35 under 35

Miss Brehaut has been featured in the list each year since joining the firm in 2018 and was also ranked in the global ‘Top 35 Under 35’ list in 2021.

Ogier advises Burford Capital on US$360 million private offering

The 6.875% senior notes due 2030 are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Burford Capital as well as Burford Capital Finance LLC and Burford Capital PLC, both indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Burford Capital.

Maples Group Supports DG5K 2022 with Additional Donation

The donation from the Maples Group has made up some of the shortfall and will allow us to once again make a sizeable donation to our charities.