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Guernsey Funds: registered or authorised - which to choose?

The regulatory approval process

Walkers Maintains Band 1 Ranking for Offshore

The team is very experienced in dealing with complex cross-border insolvency matters involving Hong Kong, China and offshore jurisdictions.

Carey Olsen's Keith Robinson honoured with STEP Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement

Keith, who is a former chairman of STEP's Bermuda branch, is still an active member of the Society

Ferbrache & Farrell Associate called to the Guernsey Bar

Since arriving in Guernsey, Alison has developed a broad practice in litigation and specialises in commercial, regulatory and trust disputes and insolvency matters.

Cayman Islands Court lays down entry threshold for PL rescue process and raises comity with Hong Kong Court

The case underscores the importance of comity and cooperation between the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong courts, as conduits for restructuring debt in the modern world.

Walkers Scoops Asset Recovery and Restructuring & Insolvency Awards at 2021 Who's Who Legal Awards

Walkers' Global IDR group is internationally recognised as having the premier restructuring, insolvency and corporate recovery team amongst the offshore magic circle law firms.

Walkers Stands Out for Offshore Regulatory & Compliance Services in Legal 500 Caribbean 2022

A client testimonial in Legal 500 notes: "We have found Walkers support on Cayman regulatory matters to be exceptionally helpful – they are very responsive and able to provide contextual as well as pragmatic advice."

Harneys advises Blockasset

The Harneys team was led by Associate Marc Piano with support from Partner Phil Graham.

Outlook from offshore: how ESG is changing the narrative

With record deal activity across service lines this year, Ogier has been busier than ever in the past 12 months.

Conyers Continues Successful “Gap Year” Programme

This year, students were placed in Conyers Corporate Services and the Compliance and Marketing departments in alignment with their interest.

Appleby supports PraxisIFM Group

Appleby’s Jersey team led the multijurisdictional team across Jersey, Guernsey, Malta, Luxembourg and the UK.

Lawmakers reform Cayman’s restructuring regime

Such a petition will automatically stay any domestic or foreign proceedings against the distressed company and prevents any winding-up petitions or resolutions without the permission of the court.

Appleby Isle of Man celebrates six long service awards

The awards included both lawyers and business support employees.

Elizabeth Collegr Wins Collas Crill Moot

The Moot final took place on Wednesday 8 December in in Court 4 of the Royal Courts of Guernsey

Appleby advise TISE listed Atlantic Leaf Properties

The sale involved the indirect disposal of 44 properties for a sale consideration of GBP242,131,492. Completion of the sale occurred on 26 November 2021.

Section 238 appraisals: Q&A with Shaun Maloney

These preliminary steps can take some time to execute and, if not done properly, may be fatal to a prospective dissenter's ability to seek a court determination of fair value for their shares.

Carey Olsen supports Caribbean Investment Holdings

The Carey Olsen team advising CIHL on all Bermuda related legal and regulatory aspects associated with the transaction comprised corporate partner Steven Rees Davies and associate Keivon Simons.

Change on “Loop” Structures Opens up Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey Wealth Structuring Options for South Africa Residents

In simple terms a “loop” structure was generally created when South African resident individuals, companies, trusts and private equity funds transferred funds or assets from South Africa into a foreign structure

Appleby named Official Law Firm of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix

Working with the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), the league’s Official Host Partner, SailGP will be a marquee event in the spring of 2022 and 2023.

Walkers Advises Apollo Strategic Growth Capital

The AmEx GBT and Apollo Strategic Growth Capital transaction will deliver gross proceeds of up to US$1.2 billion, including an US$335 million private investment in public equity, or PIPE.

Offshore and IFC