Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ireland Update: Protective Leave Entitlements– Key Changes and Considerations for Employers

These changes demonstrate an increasing emphasis on work-life balance and promotion of family-related leave for employees.

Cayman Islands Litigation Guide 2022 (Chambers)

The law on third-party funding had previously developed incrementally

At A Glance Guide to asset protection trusts in Jersey

As a starting point to such considerations and discussions with clients, it is important to be clear as to both what is meant by "asset protection" and how this fits within the context of Jersey law.

Modified Universalism: an analysis of the Royal Court of Jersey's ruling

The principle has recently come under scrutiny in the case of Investin Quay House Limited (in liquidation) v BUJ Architects LLP.

'Headcount test' to be abolished for members' schemes of arrangement in the Cayman Islands

Upon the Amendment Act coming into force, the amendment to the shareholder approval threshold for schemes of arrangement will abolish the 'headcount test' in respect of a members' scheme of arrangement.

Guernsey Litigation Guide 2022 (Chambers)

There are no specific rules in Guernsey which require parties to engage in certain pre-action conduct

Harneys advises Vieco 10 Limited

Rachel Graham, Corporate Partner in Harneys London office, advised Vieco 10 Limited as to matters of BVI law.

Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Report - Asset Management and Investment Funds

Welcome to the October – December 2021 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds.

Walkers (London) acts as Cayman Islands counsel to Haven Cove Capital Management

The fund specialises in two Systematic Strategies; European Liquid Credit which targets persistent structural dislocations in the credit derivative (CDS) space, and European Liquid Equity, a set of strategies designed to generate uncorrelated & additi

Appleby Advises China Post

The Hong Kong team was led by managing partner David Bulley and partner Vincent Chan.

Lawyers beyond the jurisdiction

And because the UK judicial system is much larger than Jersey's, the judgment library is vast, and therefore the practitioner experience is equivalently broad.

Jersey blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2022

Jersey has an exceptional pool of blockchain expertise, developed from the JFSC’s forward thinking attitude combined with Jersey’s flexible erange of corporate vehicles and favourable tax regime.

Higgs & Johnson Co-Managing Partner Appointed Queen’s Counsel

Oscar has provided stellar leadership at the Firm in many capacities including that of Managing Partner, Global Managing Director and as Chair of the Litigation Practice Group.

Jersey trustee misappropriated ex-top accountant's assets in multi-million fraud case

The second plaintiff is an English limited company wholly owned by the Estate, Creditforce Limited (Creditforce), which had been Mr Hanson's private investment vehicle during his lifetime.

Walkers Advises Maker Foundation on Dissolution, Achieving Full Decentralization

DeFi allows financial products to become available on a public decentralized blockchain network.

Conyers Announces Recipient of Annual Hong Kong Commercial Law Prize 2020-2021

The scholarship is awarded to law students who have excelled among their peers and demonstrate great potential in the legal profession.

Public Statement Concerning The Regulatory Investigation Of The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Standard has proactively brought about operational changes in an effort to address the issues identified and the concerns of the Authority.

What is a pre-sale agreement and do I need one to buy property in Jersey?

The Jersey property market is booming and as a result purchasers are nervous.

The Carlyle Case: what can be learnt from a billion dollar fund collapse

The Carlyle case arose from the collapse in March 2008 of a Guernsey fund, Carlyle Capital Corporation Ltd (CCC), which led to the loss of all of its US$1 billion of capital.

Walkers acts on Final Airbus A380 Delivery

Walkers' aviation legal team acting on the transaction