Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:11:31 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Mourant lawyer recognised in 2026 eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders list News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85199/mourant-lawyer-recognised-in-2026-eprivateclient-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders-list The eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders list is an initiative designed to identify, recognise, promote and introduce the rising stars who play a role in shaping the global private wealth sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Senior Associate Phillip Cronje named in eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85208/senior-associate-phillip-cronje-named-in-eprivateclient-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders Since joining Appleby, Phillip has worked on a range of complex contentious trust disputes. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Double Shortlisting for Appleby at STEP Private Client Awards 2026 News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85151/double-shortlisting-for-appleby-at-step-private-client-awards-2026 This year’s awards attracted a significant number of entries Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier Global finalist in two categories at STEP Private Client Awards News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85152/ogier-global-finalist-in-two-categories-at-step-private-client-awards Ogier Global’s double shortlisting recognises its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional, innovative and multijurisdictional service for private wealth clients. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025 News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85157/global-wealth-report-2026-global-wealth-rose-over-10-in-2025 The latest edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report shows a broad-based increase in personal wealth, driven by strong financial markets and rising non‑financial assets, with average wealth growing faster than global economic output. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Connecticut’s evolving landscape for estate and trust planning News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85121/connecticutamprsquos-evolving-landscape-for-estate-and-trust-planning Connecticut does not permit electronic signing of wills or other core estate‑planning documents. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Global forces reshaping modern succession and wealth transfer News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85122/global-forces-reshaping-modern-succession-and-wealth-transfer Beyond personal digital accounts, the rise of purely digital financial assets presents even greater challenges. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Landed estates and private banking interview: Aidan Faik, Weatherbys Private Bank News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85125/landed-estates-and-private-banking-interview-aidan-faik-weatherbys-private-bank The current conversation centres on residential portfolios — clients are having to make difficult decisions in an environment of high cost, elevated risk, and compressed yields. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family office: Governance and succession planning News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85093/family-office-governance-and-succession-planning As families grow in size, become multi-generational and more international, maintaining a shared vision built on guiding principles becomes increasingly difficult, and yet all the more critical to uphold. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bedell Cristin named Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth awards News Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85051/bedell-cristin-named-offshore-firm-of-the-year-at-the-chambers-ampamp-partners-high-net-worth-awards The prestigious award reflects the work of our global International Private Client teams and trusts litigators across BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office UK businesses face higher risks under extension to corporate criminal liability rules News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85211/uk-businesses-face-higher-risks-under-extension-to-corporate-criminal-liability-rules The challenge now for those in compliance roles is to secure management time and immediate budget to address the increased corporate risk. Government Regulation FCA probe secures £31.7 million payout for WealthTek clients News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85212/fca-probe-secures-amppound317-million-payout-for-wealthtek-clients The FCA identified that CACEIS UK had failed on three separate occasions to take “sufficient action” on learning that WealthTek was not authorised on the Financial Services Register to hold certain client assets Government Regulation Securities investment business in the Cayman Islands News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85184/securities-investment-business-in-the-cayman-islands The SIB Act applies to any Cayman Islands companies and partnerships Government Regulation SFDR Impact Series 2026: ESG Ratings Regulation – A Manager’s Perspective when Distributing Funds News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85186/sfdr-impact-series-2026-esg-ratings-regulation-ampndash-a-manageramprsquos-perspective-when-distributing-funds The Regulation forms part of the EU’s broader sustainable finance framework. Government Regulation Largest law firm merger in history creates Hogan Lovells Cadwalader News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85192/largest-law-firm-merger-in-history-creates-hogan-lovells-cadwalader The combination creates a new force in the legal market Government Regulation US ruling raises fresh questions for EU-US data transfers News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85193/us-ruling-raises-fresh-questions-for-eu-us-data-transfers The DPF is the latest in a series of data protection arrangements the EU and US Government Regulation Guernsey limited partnerships News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85166/guernsey-limited-partnerships Under the Law, a limited partner must not participate in the conduct or management of the business of the limited partnership Government Regulation Bermuda investment funds: a practical guide News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85167/bermuda-investment-funds-a-practical-guide Fund regulation under the IFA is only one part of the analysis. Government Regulation VARA issues new AML and CFT guidance for virtual asset providers News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85171/vara-issues-new-aml-and-cft-guidance-for-virtual-asset-providers A central theme is that BRA findings should be clearly translated into operational decisions Government Regulation CBUAE and World Bank agree financial inclusion partnership News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85177/cbuae-and-world-bank-agree-financial-inclusion-partnership The agreement comes ahead of Abu Dhabi hosting the second edition of a regional summit on financial health and inclusion this September Government Regulation Andy Burnham's Property Tax Reform: What High Net Worth Individuals Need to Know News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85198/andy-burnhamamp039s-property-tax-reform-what-high-net-worth-individuals-need-to-know His long-standing commitment to overhauling property and land taxation could have material consequences for those at the upper end of the market. Tax UK consults on VAT rule changes for online marketplaces News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85133/uk-consults-on-vat-rule-changes-for-online-marketplaces Those reforms helped clamp down on widespread avoidance of VAT by overseas sellers selling to consumers in the UK. Tax Travers Smith wins at The Drawdown Awards 2026 News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85119/travers-smith-wins-at-the-drawdown-awards-2026 The Drawdown Awards 2026 celebrates achievements for advisers and solution providers supporting European private fund operations during the previous calendar year. Tax Hong Kong Poised to Modernize Tax Framework to Attract Global Fund Managers News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85101/hong-kong-poised-to-modernize-tax-framework-to-attract-global-fund-managers This comprehensive legislation cements Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s premier asset management hub. Tax New NYC 'Pied-à-Terre' Tax on High-Value Non Primary Residences News Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85053/new-nyc-amp039pied-ampagrave-terreamp039-tax-on-high-value-non-primary-residences The New Tax applies to owners of certain high-value residential properties in NYC Tax New HMRC guidance ‘reduces uncertainty’ over tax treatment of share reorganisations News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85005/new-hmrc-guidance-amplsquoreduces-uncertaintyamprsquo-over-tax-treatment-of-share-reorganisations Businesses can apply for a clearance from HMRC that tax relief would be available on a share reorganisation. Tax Freshfields U.S. Tax Partners Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Guide News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85010/freshfields-us-tax-partners-recognized-in-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-global-tax-lawyers-guide These recognitions highlight Freshfields’ strength in advising on the most high‑stakes and sophisticated tax matters. Tax UAE: Updates Corporate Tax Guidance on Family Foundations News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85011/uae-updates-corporate-tax-guidance-on-family-foundations The updated guidance further states that a limited liability company (LLC) is not, in itself, a "similar entity" to a foundation or trust Tax Hidden US Estate Tax Risks for Bermuda-Based Individuals and Families News Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84989/hidden-us-estate-tax-risks-for-bermuda-based-individuals-and-families For Bermuda-based individuals and families with international investments, the key priority should be the early identification of potential US estate tax exposure Tax Hong Kong’s proposed reform of the family office tax regime: A major step toward a multi asset investment platform News Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84984/hong-kongamprsquos-proposed-reform-of-the-family-office-tax-regime-a-major-step-toward-a-multi-asset-investment-platform For family offices already established in Hong Kong, the reforms create opportunities to optimise existing structures and broaden investment scope. Tax The long game: how Bermuda became the world’s life reinsurance capital News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85182/the-long-game-how-bermuda-became-the-worldamprsquos-life-reinsurance-capital Writing life reinsurance in Bermuda is now implicitly more rigorous than it was even three years ago yet, despite initial concerns, that is precisely what the market demanded. Comment, Analysis & Research Getting the best out of your employee benefit trust News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85164/getting-the-best-out-of-your-employee-benefit-trust Some private companies use an internal market created by the EBT as the sole or main route through which employees can sell shares and realise value for them. Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group Recognised at Women in Business Law Awards 2026 News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85134/maples-group-recognised-at-women-in-business-law-awards-2026 The firm was also recognised across a number of categories at this year’s awards Comment, Analysis & Research Appleby Expands Footprint in Great China with Shanghai Office Move to HKRI Taikoo Hui News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85143/appleby-expands-footprint-in-great-china-with-shanghai-office-move-to-hkri-taikoo-hui Appleby’s Shanghai office will relocate with effect from 1 July 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons receives Beacon of Justice Award for third year in a row News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85126/dentons-receives-beacon-of-justice-award-for-third-year-in-a-row Dentons also secured a significant appellate victory on behalf of incarcerated individuals with mental illness in Illinois Comment, Analysis & Research Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers Recognize Dechert Lawyers Across Key Practices in Germany News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85130/handelsblatt-and-best-lawyers-recognize-dechert-lawyers-across-key-practices-in-germany This continued recognition reflects the firm’s strong cross-practice capabilities Comment, Analysis & Research Ogier wins Best Offshore Law Firm at HFM News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85110/ogier-wins-best-offshore-law-firm-at-hfm “We are proud of the trust clients place in our team and of our continued focus on delivering advice that is responsive, practical and tailored to their needs.” Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons advises on six award-winning deals at GBM Middle East 2026 News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85113/dentons-advises-on-six-award-winning-deals-at-gbm-middle-east-2026 The AED 3.19 billion syndicated facilities supporting the Dubai Metro Blue Line project won “Transport Finance Deal of the Year”. Comment, Analysis & Research Challenges facing companies as UK prepares for new Prime Minister News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85087/challenges-facing-companies-as-uk-prepares-for-new-prime-minister Burnham remains the favourite to replace Starmer as prime minister Comment, Analysis & Research Marc Dalessio wins the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 for his captivating portrait of neighbour News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85096/marc-dalessio-wins-the-herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-portrait-award-2026-for-his-captivating-portrait-of-neighbour The winning portraits are now on display as part of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research Charity Commission issues new grant making guidance News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85172/charity-commission-issues-new-grant-making-guidance This new guidance replaces and expands upon previous guidance to now cover all grant-making (rather than just grants to non-charities). Charity & Philanthropy Leading law firm for philanthropy and DEI in Asia Pacific News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85023/leading-law-firm-for-philanthropy-and-dei-in-asia-pacific As global interest in philanthropy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustainability increases, Withers remains committed to supporting businesses and families in achieving their ambitions to drive positive, meaningful change. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa achieves strong recognition in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82875/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-achieves-strong-recognition-in-the-2025-iflr1000-rankings These rankings underscore the firm’s strength in complex finance, regulatory, energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters across the continent. Offshore and IFC Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Martin Livingston joins Ogier to strengthen Cayman regulatory support News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85207/martin-livingston-joins-ogier-to-strengthen-cayman-regulatory-support His appointment follows the addition of Technology and Web3 expert Alastair Lagrange to Ogier's Cayman Regulatory team earlier this year. People Moves Dentons strengthens its Public Law and Regulatory team in Paris with the arrival of partner Arnaud Troizier News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85210/dentons-strengthens-its-public-law-and-regulatory-team-in-paris-with-the-arrival-of-partner-arnaud-troizier His practice covers the procurement and performance of partnership contracts, concessions and other public contracts People Moves Appleby Welcomes 2026 Summer Intern Cohort News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85183/appleby-welcomes-2026-summer-intern-cohort Interns are supported throughout their time at Appleby through close supervision, informal mentoring, and structured feedback People Moves Harneys appoints new office managing partners in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85185/harneys-appoints-new-office-managing-partners-in-the-british-virgin-islands-and-cayman-islands Both appointments are effective 1 July 2026. People Moves Dentons appoints David Zafra Carollo as Düsseldorf Managing Partner News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85187/dentons-appoints-david-zafra-carollo-as-dampuumlsseldorf-managing-partner David Zafra Carollo has been a partner at Dentons since 2019 People Moves Dentons promotes Bruno Steneri to Senior Manager Associate in its Uruguay office News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85188/dentons-promotes-bruno-steneri-to-senior-manager-associate-in-its-uruguay-office Bruno is a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance and Reinsurance, and Competition/Antitrust teams. People Moves Maples Group Appoints New Regional Head of Fiduciary in Delaware News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85189/maples-group-appoints-new-regional-head-of-fiduciary-in-delaware Scott brings nearly 30 years of financial services experience and has spent his career in Delaware People Moves DLA Piper promotes Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85191/dla-piper-promotes-wendy-smith-and-jacob-nutt-to-special-counsel-in-new-zealand Wendy and Jacob bring senior capability in areas where clients are dealing with increasing complexity People Moves Baker McKenzie Bolsters its Real Estate Practice in Italy with Francesco Macrì as New Head News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85195/baker-mckenzie-bolsters-its-real-estate-practice-in-italy-with-francesco-macrampigrave-as-new-head Francesco joins from a leading international law firm, where he led its Italian Real Estate practice. People Moves Eversheds Sutherland lands lateral partner-led Paris Funds team, as its wider European private capital push continues News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85196/eversheds-sutherland-lands-lateral-partner-led-paris-funds-team-as-its-wider-european-private-capital-push-continues Tiana joins with a team of two: Brandy Keunan, Associate and Ghita Berrada, Legal Officer. People Moves Taylor Wessing Advises Trivium eSolutions News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85201/taylor-wessing-advises-trivium-esolutions With this transaction, Trivium eSolutions becomes part of a newly established growth platform for software-engineering Legal Advice Osborne Clarke advises Bravura Solutions on its proposed admission to AIM News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85202/osborne-clarke-advises-bravura-solutions-on-its-proposed-admission-to-aim Osborne Clarke’s Corporate team advises UK and international clients across the full spectrum of corporate transactions Legal Advice Advising Robinhood on pioneering real-world asset tokenisation project News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85203/advising-robinhood-on-pioneering-real-world-asset-tokenisation-project The tokens are structured as debt securities and will provide investors with exposure to the performance of underlying equities, ETPs and equivalent assets. Legal Advice Baker McKenzie advises Adyen on the tax aspects of the acquisition of Talon.One for a total consideration of EUR 750 million News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85204/baker-mckenzie-advises-adyen-on-the-tax-aspects-of-the-acquisition-of-talonone-for-a-total-consideration-of-eur-750-million This acquisition strengthens Adyen’s Unified Commerce strategy by helping merchants act on customer insights in real time. Legal Advice Stephenson Harwood advises BNP Paribas on $205.8 million financing for Navigator Gas News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85205/stephenson-harwood-advises-bnp-paribas-on-2058-million-financing-for-navigator-gas The Stephenson Harwood team was led by Partner Shaun Park Legal Advice Latham Advises Vistra Corp. on Sale of New England, New York Generating Assets News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85206/latham-advises-vistra-corp-on-sale-of-new-england-new-york-generating-assets Firm represents Vistra Corp. on its subsidiary’s sale of three conventional power plants to Winslow Power. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited on £190 million takeover by Lesha Bank News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85209/carey-olsen-advises-amedeo-air-four-plus-limited-on-amppound190-million-takeover-by-lesha-bank The scheme of arrangement was sanctioned by the Royal Court of Guernsey on 28 June 2026 Legal Advice White & Case advises bank consortium on landmark €1 billion financing for BEW News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85190/white-ampamp-case-advises-bank-consortium-on-landmark-ampeuro1-billion-financing-for-bew The financing combines long-term promotional conditions provided by KfW with loan facilities made available by a bank consortium of nine. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Basic-Fit on the acquisition of wellyou News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85194/hogan-lovells-cadwalader-advises-basic-fit-on-the-acquisition-of-wellyou Basic-Fit is Europe’s largest fitness operator and franchisor. Legal Advice Advising on HIVE Digital's US$130m private offering of exchangeable senior notes News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85168/advising-on-hive-digitalamp039s-us130m-private-offering-of-exchangeable-senior-notes HIVE is a global leader in sustainable digital infrastructure and AI computing Legal Advice Supplier AI use poses data risks for financial services firms News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85162/supplier-ai-use-poses-data-risks-for-financial-services-firms Angus McFadyen and Matthew Godfrey-Faussett of Pinsent Masons said the risks need to be carefully managed through effective contractual provisions and technical architecture and controls. FinTech New UK bill seeks to address AI copyright issues News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85148/new-uk-bill-seeks-to-address-ai-copyright-issues The bill represents the latest attempt by some UK lawmakers to add specific AI-related copyright protections to UK statute FinTech FCA and Bank of England open discussion into future of tokenisation News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85106/fca-and-bank-of-england-open-discussion-into-future-of-tokenisation New digital infrastructures would be created to supplement existing market ones FinTech How victims of crypto fraud can identify and locate fraudsters and recover their misappropriated crypto assets News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85109/how-victims-of-crypto-fraud-can-identify-and-locate-fraudsters-and-recover-their-misappropriated-crypto-assets Provisions of standard form freezing orders usually include ancillary disclosure order provisions FinTech Cooley Launches Cooley GO Lab, Powered by Legora, for Y Combinator Startups News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85091/cooley-launches-cooley-go-lab-powered-by-legora-for-y-combinator-startups Startups today are operating in a more complex environment – shaped by AI-driven disruption FinTech UAE to ban social media platforms for under 15s News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85097/uae-to-ban-social-media-platforms-for-under-15s Under the latest rules, children who have turned 15 but are not yet 16 in the UAE will be permitted to access social media platforms FinTech Financial services firms need to secure oversight of suppliers’ AI use News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85082/financial-services-firms-need-to-secure-oversight-of-suppliersamprsquo-ai-use Pinsent Masons cited UK financial services regulations that require financial services firms to have oversight of the services they receive from third parties. FinTech Online platforms responsible for content selected by algorithms News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85083/online-platforms-responsible-for-content-selected-by-algorithms Technology law expert Wesley Horion of Pinsent Masons said the CJEU’s judgment significantly narrows the traditional understanding of “passive hosting” FinTech New DLA Piper research reveals rising corporate AI spend and growing risk management complexity across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85042/new-dla-piper-research-reveals-rising-corporate-ai-spend-and-growing-risk-management-complexity-across-hong-kong-and-chinese-mainland One clear trend in the survey was a recognition of the shift in AI investment towards Asia FinTech From issuance to distribution: The next phase of RWA tokenisation News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85027/from-issuance-to-distribution-the-next-phase-of-rwa-tokenisation Users interact with the platform by depositing stablecoins into asset-backed vaults. FinTech Dentons earns global recognition for ESG and Crisis Management excellence News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85114/dentons-earns-global-recognition-for-esg-and-crisis-management-excellence This year, Dentons earned a new global-wide ranking for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk and climbed to a Band 2 ranking for Crisis Management globally. Planet SOS Renewable Energy Comparative Guide Bermuda (Legal 500) News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85079/renewable-energy-comparative-guide-bermuda-legal-500 The Country’s current energy mix relies heavily on fossil fuels Planet SOS Bird & Bird recognised as most active clean energy M&A adviser for ninth consecutive year News Team Thursday, June 04, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84863/bird-ampamp-bird-recognised-as-most-active-clean-energy-mampampa-adviser-for-ninth-consecutive-year Clean Energy Pipeline's ranking system assesses the work of legal advisers on project finance and M&A transactions across the renewable energy sector globally Planet SOS Northern Ireland advances hydrogen policy News Team Friday, May 29, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84801/northern-ireland-advances-hydrogen-policy The report also noted that the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) carried out a separate consultation on hydrogen blending into Great Britain’s transmission network in late 2025 Planet SOS UK government set to limit judicial review challenges to key energy and infrastructure projects News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84716/uk-government-set-to-limit-judicial-review-challenges-to-key-energy-and-infrastructure-projects The proposal would see essential clean energy ventures designated as being of ‘critical national importance’, which would limit exposure to judicial review on all but human rights grounds. Planet SOS Stability and security underpin low-carbon investment needs, finds new report News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84557/stability-and-security-underpin-low-carbon-investment-needs-finds-new-report More than 20% of investors and energy developers have targeted Germany as where they expect to launch or expand Planet SOS Investment in low-carbon tech to diversify, global study finds News Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84547/investment-in-low-carbon-tech-to-diversify-global-study-finds According to the study, 22% of VC investors and technology developers intend to invest in tidal or ocean power technology over the next year Planet SOS Baker McKenzie and World Economic Forum Publish New Report on Climate Litigation as Strategic Business Risk News Team Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84479/baker-mckenzie-and-world-economic-forum-publish-new-report-on-climate-litigation-as-strategic-business-risk The report identifies five global trends that are fundamentally changing how climate risk translates into legal exposure for businesses Planet SOS Taiwan announces new offshore wind auction News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84191/taiwan-announces-new-offshore-wind-auction “This move supports project financing and reduces development risk.” Planet SOS WA wind farm agreements ‘major boost’ for state’s renewable energy industry News Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84158/wa-wind-farm-agreements-amplsquomajor-boostamprsquo-for-stateamprsquos-renewable-energy-industry This announcement demonstrates a significant step forward in Western Australia’s push towards a cleaner energy future Planet SOS New research finds Saudi courts reject almost 90% of arbitration annulment bids News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85178/new-research-finds-saudi-courts-reject-almost-90-of-arbitration-annulment-bids The report characterises Saudi courts' approach to Sharia and public policy annulment as "highly restrictive" Court Cases JPLs, Directors and Arbitration: Grand Court Clarifies the Scope of Provisional Liquidators' Powers News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85037/jpls-directors-and-arbitration-grand-court-clarifies-the-scope-of-provisional-liquidatorsamp039-powers The Court has now handed down a further judgment in the same proceedings Court Cases Property, Fairness and the Constitution: The Grand Court Marks the Boundaries of Freedom of Information News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85021/property-fairness-and-the-constitution-the-grand-court-marks-the-boundaries-of-freedom-of-information The judgment clarifies the rights of third parties Court Cases Holding the firewall: Court confirms BVI law governs trusts of BVI company shares News Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84980/holding-the-firewall-court-confirms-bvi-law-governs-trusts-of-bvi-company-shares In reaching this conclusion, the Court applied the ‘firewall’ provisions set out in section 83A of the Trustee Act 1961 (the Act). Court Cases Latham Secures Important Supreme Court Victory for Everyday Bankruptcy Filers News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84960/latham-secures-important-supreme-court-victory-for-everyday-bankruptcy-filers Unanimous ruling marks an important win that will protect debtors, creditors, and the integrity of the bankruptcy system. Court Cases VAT treatment of certain public funds received by further education institutions News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84969/vat-treatment-of-certain-public-funds-received-by-further-education-institutions In this case, the Court of Appeal confirmed that public funds paid to a further education institution were not merely non-business grants Court Cases DIFC court rejects non-compete injunction in energy sector dispute News Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84936/difc-court-rejects-non-compete-injunction-in-energy-sector-dispute The decision provides helpful clarity for employers operating in or recruiting into the DIFC, but leaves several substantive questions unanswered. Court Cases Dentons secures landmark Supreme Administrative Court ruling with implications for all victims of unlawful sterilization and administrative practice in general (in Czech) News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84908/dentons-secures-landmark-supreme-administrative-court-ruling-with-implications-for-all-victims-of-unlawful-sterilization-and-administrative-practice-in-general-in-czech The Supreme Administrative Court agreed with the Dentons legal team’s argument that a new application must be reviewed Court Cases Fraud case highlights risks facing global mining companies News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84909/fraud-case-highlights-risks-facing-global-mining-companies The disclosure was contained in a regulatory filing in which the company shared details of an independent forensic investigation it commissioned Court Cases Global reach of DIFC courts confirmed in landmark ruling News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84910/global-reach-of-difc-courts-confirmed-in-landmark-ruling The court’s reasoning reflects a strong emphasis on practical efficacy Court Cases