Wealth, Trusts and Family Office

Carey Olsen named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the WealthBriefing European Awards

Teamwork makes the dream work: a look at collaboration with luxury brands in the hotels and hospitality space

Mourant achieves joint top spot in Private Client Global Elite Directory with 17 lawyers recognised

Nancy Chien recognised in the eprivateclient 50 Most Influential list for the third consecutive year

eprivateclient recognises James Campbell in 50 Most Influential list for sixth consecutive year

Key trends shaping the landscape of private wealth disputes

Government Regulation

DLA Piper advises BASF on acquisition of 49% of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms

New statutory protection for Jersey’s children and young people

Jersey introduces licensing scheme for landlords

The Luxembourg government approves major amendments to proposed reform of residential leases

The UK's non-dom regime - time to reform rather than replace?

Disruption claims in construction

Tax

Foreign dividends reform ‘a boost Ireland’s holding company credentials’

VAT anti-abuse and domestic presumptions

Allen & Overy’s Scott Cockerham on tax insurance in green energy credit deals

NHS parking charges should be free of VAT, Court of Appeal rules

Irish tax treatment of some intra-group payments to change from 1 April

Don't let your trust fall short: how tax season can reveal funding gaps

Comment, Analysis & Research

Greenberg Glusker Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Fintech: An offshore perspective

Maples Group Recognised as Offshore Firm of the Year Including Six Standout Asia Deals of the Year

Why Choose Parslows as Your Jersey Property Transaction Lawyers?

Mayer Brown named an "Employer of Choice" in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan by Asian Legal Business

Can separating couples share a lawyer?

Charity & Philanthropy

Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity

Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories

Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda

Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance

Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs

Bedell Cristin sponsors artwork installation at La Vallette Bathing Pools in collaboration with GCFE young designers

Money Laundering and AML

Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers

British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting

The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit?

Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos

Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners

Guernsey AML

Offshore and IFC

Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning

Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed

Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust

Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process

Fun and Games Ahead?

Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings

People Moves

Shoosmiths appoints Shama Perera as director of business development & marketing

Hogan Lovells partner Kelly Ann Shaw appointed to USMCA Chapter 10 panel roster

Osborne Clarke appoints record 11 new UK Partners

Baker McKenzie Adds Elite Transactional Team in Los Angeles

Farrer & Co strengthens top team with partner and senior counsel promotions

Womble Bond Dickinson announces key appointment strengthening residential expertise

Legal Advice

Allen & Overy advises Ardian on the disposal of Audiotonix to PAI Partners

Baker McKenzie advises Allianz Group on the sale of its stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co. to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company

Latham Advises on Bank of Georgia’s US$300 Million AT1 Bond Offering

Ropes & Gray Named a Finalist in Six Categories in Asian Legal Business’ ALB China Law Awards 2024

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 series: financial penalties

Carey Olsen advises Transocean on US$1.8 billion senior notes offering and cash tender offers

FinTech

The chips are down – Bitcoin in the courts

AI: Risk and Regulatory Considerations for Irish Regulated Firms

CMA outlines initial concerns involving AI foundation models

Global Data Review Ranks Ropes & Gray an Elite Firm for Data Law for Third Consecutive Year

Slaughter and May announces fourth Collaborate Cohort

Seeing is deceiving: manipulated digital content, deepfakes and the law

Planet SOS

Herbert Smith Freehills identifies opportunities to improve clean energy project approvals in Queensland & Victoria

ELTEMATE partners with Daato

Kenya publishes plans for first nuclear power plant

Australian solar energy sites face increased scrutiny over workers' health and safety

Herbert Smith Freehills advises VTTI on the acquisition of Adriatic LNG, Italy's largest LNG terminal

Managing risks in Australian offshore energy transmission projects

Court Cases

UK Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Suit Injunction in Support of Foreign-Seated Arbitration

Withers KhattarWong secures victory for Huttons in landmark misrepresentation case

Australian court confirms pro-arbitration stance

Chief Justice Affirms Cayman's Availability for the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Dentons successfully defends client in jury trial against more than $51 Million in damages sought

Take Another Look: Investigation as a Standalone Basis for a Just and Equitable Winding up in the Cayman Islands