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Divorce: Protecting the intergenerational transfer of wealth

A pre-nuptial agreement will not be upheld if it does not provide for a spouse's needs and those of any minor children, as it will not be considered to be fair.

Credit Suisse Unit Awaits Bermuda Judgement

A group of Eastern European oligarchs is fighting against the Swiss lender in several jurisdictions for fraud allegations. In Bermuda, a conclusion is nearing.

GAM Settles FCA Probe Into Greensill

The GAM Group’s cash, and capital position remains robust.

Allen & Overy advises Christie’s

The new business, which will retain the name Christie’s International Real Estate, will create one of the largest residential brokerage firms in the U.S.

Appleby Advises Quilter

The deal completed on 30 November 2021 following regulatory notifications and approvals and sees Utmost acquire £22bn of assets under administration and 90,000 life policies.

Directors' Remuneration Trends 2021

Economic disruption caused by the pandemic has accelerated a number of existing trends.

Germany Raids Big-Four Firm Over Swiss Tax

German officials raided the offices of PwC in Frankfurt over allegations of a Swiss tax scheme that may include current partners of the big-four consulting firm.

Criminal Case Reveals Breach of Swiss Banking Secrecy

Violations of data confidentiality can be punished with up to three years in jail under Swiss law.

Carey Olsen and Northern Trust support Castelnau Group’s London Stock Exchange debut

The Carey Olsen team advising Phoenix Asset Management on all Guernsey legal and regulatory aspects of the IPO was led by partner Ben Morgan, with assistance from senior associate James Cooke and associate Kristina Mikhaylova.

IQ-EQ acquires U.S. outsourced compliance provider

Global Investor Services Group IQ-EQ deepens its U.S. foothold with strategic acquisition

Swiss «Spy» Banker Has Few Regrets

A Swiss banker has few regrets about racking up a criminal record for shipping data on recalcitrant Americans to U.S. tax officials.

DLA Piper launches global, dedicated end-to-end Investment Management and Funds practice

DLA Piper has one of the largest investment management and investment funds practices in the world, with more than 250 lawyers with relevant experience and offices in all key global jurisdictions.

Two new charities added to Carey Olsen and ArtHouse Jersey's Artist in Residence Programme

Carey Olsen is delighted to be sponsoring two additional charities that have joined the programme

Odyssey CEO runs 50km race to raise money for kids with cancer

Your donation will help to change the life stories of the children who are battling the toughest fight, cancer.

Half of charities concerned about investors' ESG credentials

When it comes to selecting investments, 88 per cent of charity executives interviewed said it is important they have strong ESG credentials, with 36% describing it as ‘very important’.

Quillon Law launches in London

Leading litigators join forces to create specialist disputes practice

Elizabeth Hartless listed as Top 35 Under 35 for third year

This is the third consecutive year she has appeared in the ePrivateClient Top 35 Under 35 list.

John Paulson Divorce May Be One of the Most Expensive of All Time

Another billionaire couple heading for splitsville highlights the growing 'gray divorce' trend.

Credit Suisse Drug Money Case Tests Swiss Legal Waters

The dearth of court cases fuels criticism of Switzerland as lax on white-collar crime.

Hogan Lovells Asia Pacific – Spotlight on Private Wealth: resolving family conflict

The potential for disputes to arise within families and between families, and third parties is always present.

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