Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:53:23 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP The interrelation of family wealth and family offices News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81599/the-interrelation-of-family-wealth-and-family-offices The estimated wealth of families with family offices currently stands at US$5.5 trillion and is expected to grow to US$9.5 trillion by 2030 – a 189% increase. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family Investment Companies: A solution for long-term wealth preservation News Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81560/family-investment-companies-a-solution-for-long-term-wealth-preservation A FIC incorporated in the UK will be subject to corporation tax on its profits Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Inheritance disputes and changing attitudes to family wealth: Mark Keenan for The Telegraph News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81525/inheritance-disputes-and-changing-attitudes-to-family-wealth-mark-keenan-for-the-telegraph Mark also reflected on the shift in approach among some high-net-worth families Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Chambers High Net Worth 2025: Band 1 Ranking for Ninth Consecutive Year News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81504/chambers-high-net-worth-2025-band-1-ranking-for-ninth-consecutive-year The Guide praised the Firm as “very strong in both contentious and non-contentious matters,” highlighting our team’s “deep expertise in trust law and local regulatory frameworks.” Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Preserving legacies: Why mediation is the gold standard for family wealth disputes in Singapore News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81460/preserving-legacies-why-mediation-is-the-gold-standard-for-family-wealth-disputes-in-singapore The most formidable threat to a family dynasty often comes from within. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Dentons in New Zealand celebrates Band 1 recognition in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81439/dentons-in-new-zealand-celebrates-band-1-recognition-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2025 The Chambers and Partners HNW Guide is one of the most distinguished and authoritative legal rankings worldwide Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Leading law firm for family wealth management at China Business Law Awards 2025 News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81410/leading-law-firm-for-family-wealth-management-at-china-business-law-awards-2025 The annual China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focused corporate counsels and legal professionals around the world. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Burges Salmon’s Private Wealth and Estates and Land teams recognised in leading HNW guide News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81411/burges-salmonamprsquos-private-wealth-and-estates-and-land-teams-recognised-in-leading-hnw-guide Burges Salmon achieved seven practice area and 12 individual rankings in this year’s directory. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Chambers High-Net-Worth guide recognizes Withers as a leading firm globally in 2025 News Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81385/chambers-high-net-worth-guide-recognizes-withers-as-a-leading-firm-globally-in-2025 Withers has market-leading knowledge of the intricacies of the art world. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Carey Olsen recognised as the top offshore firm in Chambers High Net Worth 2025 News Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81386/carey-olsen-recognised-as-the-top-offshore-firm-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2025 Chambers and Partners is one of the world's leading reference and ranking bodies for the legal sector, delivering in-depth independent research to identify and rank the most outstanding firms and practitioners. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto Asset ETPs News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81604/sec-approves-in-kind-creations-and-redemptions-for-crypto-asset-etps This change is likely to increase the efficiency of the creation and redemption process for crypto-based ETPs. Government Regulation Using cost saving proposal mechanisms in Hong Kong SAR NEC4 contracts News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81608/using-cost-saving-proposal-mechanisms-in-hong-kong-sar-nec4-contracts Under the standard form Hong Kong edition of NEC4, a contractor can submit a cost saving proposal through two different clauses, Core Clause 16 and Option Clause X21. Government Regulation Ireland on watch as UKIPO prepares to drop ‘series’ trade marks News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81610/ireland-on-watch-as-ukipo-prepares-to-drop-amplsquoseriesamprsquo-trade-marks Currently companies in the UK can file six variations of a trademark with non-distinctive changes Government Regulation A guide to JPUTs (Jersey Property Unit Trusts) News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81585/a-guide-to-jputs-jersey-property-unit-trusts A Jersey Property Unit Trust (JPUT) is a legal structure whereby legal ownership of assets (primarily non-Jersey real estate) is vested in one or more trustees Government Regulation Using FIDIC construction contracts in Saudi Arabia News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81587/using-fidic-construction-contracts-in-saudi-arabia Most FIDIC contracts used in the Kingdom are based on the 1999 suite rather than the latest, 2017 Government Regulation New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs: What are Other Countries Doing? News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81571/new-zealand-bans-crypto-atms-what-are-other-countries-doing David Zaslowsky discusses the ban – its rationale and the likely legal ramifications – in the New York Law Journal. Government Regulation Jersey fund structures News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81575/jersey-fund-structures The assets of a unit trust are held by its trustee and are managed by the manager, who may appoint one or more investment managers/advisers to assist it. Government Regulation Jersey Expert Funds News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81576/jersey-expert-funds If the investment manager/adviser does not meet these requirements, it may approach the JFSC on a case by case basis. Government Regulation Patent litigation in Ireland: revocation, experts and discovery News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81580/patent-litigation-in-ireland-revocation-experts-and-discovery The validity of a patent can be challenged by way of stand-alone patent revocation proceedings or raised as a defence to patent infringement proceedings. Government Regulation CMA seeks to enhance competition and customer choice in UK cloud infrastructure services News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81581/cma-seeks-to-enhance-competition-and-customer-choice-in-uk-cloud-infrastructure-services One area of CMA focus is the ability of customers to switch between providers or adopt multi-cloud strategies. Government Regulation The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax-exempt organizations News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81613/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-and-tax-exempt-organizations The OBBBA modifies the excise tax on net investment income paid by certain private colleges and universities under section 4968. Tax Boardroom Briefing: The rise of Jersey established, UK tax resident Family Investment Companies News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81544/boardroom-briefing-the-rise-of-jersey-established-uk-tax-resident-family-investment-companies Ogier Global additionally offers the option of a hybrid board model, where family member directors sit alongside Ogier-appointed directors. Tax Italy introduces 5% VAT rate on art sales and imports: A strategic boost for the art market News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81527/italy-introduces-5-vat-rate-on-art-sales-and-imports-a-strategic-boost-for-the-art-market Each transaction must therefore be carefully assessed to determine the applicable VAT regime Tax Luxembourg Government proposes reform of carried interest tax regime News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81477/luxembourg-government-proposes-reform-of-carried-interest-tax-regime This bill, together with the laws implementing an inpatriate tax regime and clarifying the use of alphabet classes of shares, gives yet another tool to employers to attract and retain talent. Tax Tax Legislative Updates in The Bahamas (2025) News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81420/tax-legislative-updates-in-the-bahamas-2025 VAT registrants are no longer able to claim VAT credits on goods or services acquired for major construction activity Tax Avoiding the 10 year anniversary tax risks in British death in services schemes News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81286/avoiding-the-10-year-anniversary-tax-risks-in-british-death-in-services-schemes It may also be a good opportunity to update and modernise the trust terms Tax Land and buildings transaction tax reform ‘overdue’, says expert News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81293/land-and-buildings-transaction-tax-reform-amplsquooverdueamprsquo-says-expert One of its proposals is to exempt, from the LBTT, the transfer of units within Co-ownership Authorised Contractual Schemes (CoACS) Tax Trump’s Order Creates Uncertainty for Clean Energy Tax Credits News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81281/trumpamprsquos-order-creates-uncertainty-for-clean-energy-tax-credits The EO, in announcing there could be a change in the meaning of begin construction Tax How will the One Big Beautiful Bill impact your gift and estate taxes? News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81175/how-will-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impact-your-gift-and-estate-taxes The BBB is a tax cut and spending bill addressing almost all sectors. Tax Proposed punitive US tax rule removed following G7 agreement on global minimum tax News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81127/proposed-punitive-us-tax-rule-removed-following-g7-agreement-on-global-minimum-tax The UK has introduced legislation implementing Pillar 2 Tax Alex Kelly Named Notable M&A Dealmaker by Crain’s New York Business News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81602/alex-kelly-named-notable-mampampa-dealmaker-by-crainamprsquos-new-york-business Global Co-Chair of Latham’s M&A and Private Equity Practice honored as a leading dealmaker shaping M&A. Comment, Analysis & Research Latham Partner Britt Lovejoy Named Bloomberg Law 40 Under 40 Honoree News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81606/latham-partner-britt-lovejoy-named-bloomberg-law-40-under-40-honoree Britt Lovejoy honored among “the nation's most promising lawyers.” Comment, Analysis & Research ICO guidance: businesses must tackle human error risks linked to personal data breaches News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81547/ico-guidance-businesses-must-tackle-human-error-risks-linked-to-personal-data-breaches The new guidance replaces earlier advisory notes and includes checklists Comment, Analysis & Research Walkers supports future legal talent in Bermuda with bursary awards News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81531/walkers-supports-future-legal-talent-in-bermuda-with-bursary-awards The scholarship is named in honour and memory of Jonathan Betts, former head of the corporate department in Walkers' Bermuda office. Comment, Analysis & Research Stéphane De Lassus and Hugo Thélot write for L'Agefi on the new French legal regime for management packages News Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81490/stampeacutephane-de-lassus-and-hugo-thampeacutelot-write-for-lamp039agefi-on-the-new-french-legal-regime-for-management-packages The tax authorities' comments published in the BOFIP on 23 July 2025 provide certain clarifications concerning the regime now officially known as ‘management package gains’. Comment, Analysis & Research Advising Azorra on $550 million unsecured notes issuance News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81469/advising-azorra-on-550-million-unsecured-notes-issuance The notes, issued by Azorra Finance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azorra, reflect strong investor demand. Comment, Analysis & Research Carnival Corporation & plc US$3 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes Offering News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81470/carnival-corporation-ampamp-plc-us3-billion-senior-unsecured-notes-offering The transaction is a continuation of the Company’s strategy to deleverage, manage its future debt maturities and reduce secured debt. Comment, Analysis & Research Carnival Corporation & plc EUR€1.0 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes Offering News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81471/carnival-corporation-ampamp-plc-eurampeuro10-billion-senior-unsecured-notes-offering In addition, the indenture that governs the Notes has investment grade-style covenants. Comment, Analysis & Research 24 Appleby Lawyers Recognised in IFLR1000 2025, as Firm Secures Tier 1 Rankings Across Caribbean Offices News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81453/24-appleby-lawyers-recognised-in-iflr1000-2025-as-firm-secures-tier-1-rankings-across-caribbean-offices The individual accolades span banking and finance, capital markets, investment funds, M&A, private equity, asset finance, structured finance & securitisation, and financial services regulatory. Comment, Analysis & Research Appleby’s Hong Kong Office Shortlisted for Five Awards in the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81443/applebyamprsquos-hong-kong-office-shortlisted-for-five-awards-in-the-alb-hong-kong-law-awards-2025 This recognition reflects Appleby’s ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in legal practice Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68241/ethical-investment-latest-for-charities-on-striking-the-right-balance How should charity trustees approach the thorny issue of avoiding investments that conflict with their charity’s purposes whilst at the same time trying to maximise financial returns? This was the dilemma at the heart of a recent High Court ruling Charity & Philanthropy Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs News Team Thursday, April 07, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67795/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-daos-defi-and-nfts One of the most important considerations, as explained further below, is the Cayman Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) and how it might impact a project. 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 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 Russia Sanctions: Reporting obligations in BVI, Cayman, and Anguilla News Team Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67668/russia-sanctions-reporting-obligations-in-bvi-cayman-and-anguilla Bermuda was not included in the UKOTs to which the 2019 Russia-UK Regulations were extended. Offshore and IFC DLA Piper appoints Sudhir Nair to its International Finance Practice News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81600/dla-piper-appoints-sudhir-nair-to-its-international-finance-practice Sudhir's appointment follows several strategic appointments in key locations, including Gordon Houseman and Adam Plainer in London, Soumitro Mukerjee in Singapore, and Pierre d'Ormesson in Paris. People Moves Simmons boosts European real estate offering with four new partners News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81605/simmons-boosts-european-real-estate-offering-with-four-new-partners Simmons & Simmons has announced that it has secured the hire of a prominent four-partner corporate real estate team into its Frankfurt office. People Moves Former Senior Tax Counsel to Senator John Cornyn, Andrew Siracuse, Joins Holland & Knight News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81589/former-senior-tax-counsel-to-senator-john-cornyn-andrew-siracuse-joins-holland-ampamp-knight Mr. Siracuse earned a J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law and M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. degree from Ohio University. People Moves Baker McKenzie Adds Dealmaker Jenny Liu, Further Strengthening Private Equity, M&A Teams News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81590/baker-mckenzie-adds-dealmaker-jenny-liu-further-strengthening-private-equity-mampampa-teams Jenny’s practice covers a variety of private equity and strategic M&A transactions. People Moves Brian Trudgen joins Mayer Brown in Chicago News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81594/brian-trudgen-joins-mayer-brown-in-chicago Brian is the latest partner to join Mayer Brown’s Banking & Finance practice People Moves DLA Piper welcomes Miguel Colebrook to the Corporate practice News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81596/dla-piper-welcomes-miguel-colebrook-to-the-corporate-practice Colebrook focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investments, and strategic joint ventures. People Moves Dentons expands corporate and cross-border M&A offering with new Toronto partner News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81597/dentons-expands-corporate-and-cross-border-mampampa-offering-with-new-toronto-partner Myron regularly supports clients with private equity matters across every stage of the investment process People Moves Jones Day's Sam Lioi appointed to Sixth Circuit Advisory Committee on Rules News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81572/jones-dayamp039s-sam-lioi-appointed-to-sixth-circuit-advisory-committee-on-rules Mr. Lioi has experience in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels and on a range of substantive areas People Moves Labor & Employment partner James Hall joins Jones Day in Brisbane News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81573/labor-ampamp-employment-partner-james-hall-joins-jones-day-in-brisbane Mr. Hall has been recognized by Chambers as a "well-regarded employment lawyer in Queensland who is … incredibly client-focused" and by Legal 500 as "the go-to-lawyer in the Queensland coal sector." People Moves Darren Deery Joins Irwin Mitchell As Partner And Head Of Medical Negligence In Scotland News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81577/darren-deery-joins-irwin-mitchell-as-partner-and-head-of-medical-negligence-in-scotland His appointment to Irwin Mitchell builds on the firm’s continued expansion in the Scottish legal sector which has seen the firm attract reputable talent from multiple competitors and a marked rise in new business. People Moves A&O Shearman advised on Punch Pubs’ GBP640 million high-yield bond, tender offer, and loan refinancing News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81601/aampampo-shearman-advised-on-punch-pubsamprsquo-gbp640-million-high-yield-bond-tender-offer-and-loan-refinancing As a result of the refinancing, Punch Pubs has successfully extended its senior secured debt maturities from 2026 to 2030. Legal Advice Clifford Chance advised Postbank on Bulgaria's first covered bond issuance News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81603/clifford-chance-advised-postbank-on-bulgariaamp039s-first-covered-bond-issuance Global law firm Clifford Chance advised Postbank (Eurobank Bulgaria AD) on its inaugural issuance of €500 million Floating Rate Mortgage Bonds due 2032. The Bonds are the first covered bonds issued under the Bulgarian Covered Bonds Act, which impleme Legal Advice Freshfields advises Biotronik on syndicated loan refinancing News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81607/freshfields-advises-biotronik-on-syndicated-loan-refinancing The new financing consists of a syndicated loan agreement, replacing the company’s existing credit facilities. Legal Advice JUVE 2025/2026 lists Mayer Brown in four financial law categories as well as two “frequently recommended” lawyers and one “leading lawyer” News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81609/juve-20252026-lists-mayer-brown-in-four-financial-law-categories-as-well-as-two-ampldquofrequently-recommendedamprdquo-lawyers-and-one-ampldquoleading-lawyeramprdquo The rankings are based on research conducted by the JUVE editorial team, which conducts numerous conversations and written interviews with lawyers in Germany and abroad, as well as with clients. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Light & Wonder, Inc. on its transition to sole primary ASX listing News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81611/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-light-ampamp-wonder-inc-on-its-transition-to-sole-primary-asx-listing This is the latest example of HSF Kramer’s market-leading work in equity capital markets. Legal Advice The future of data sharing in health and social care News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81614/the-future-of-data-sharing-in-health-and-social-care The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recognised that this leads to delays, wasted resources and worse patient outcomes. Legal Advice Carey Olsen contributes to updated TISE QIBM Listing Rules News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81583/carey-olsen-contributes-to-updated-tise-qibm-listing-rules The latest update ensures the QIBM Listing Rules remain relevant and proportionate for qualified investor debt listings. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises FLEX Capital on the acquisition of 3C Deutschland News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81588/hogan-lovells-advises-flex-capital-on-the-acquisition-of-3c-deutschland The aim is to further strengthen the market position in the DACH region Legal Advice Dechert Advises SHOOK Research in Strategic Investment by PPC Enterprises News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81591/dechert-advises-shook-research-in-strategic-investment-by-ppc-enterprises A leader in research, rankings and experiences for financial advisors and asset managers Legal Advice DLA Piper advises Investment Services Group on sale of majority stake News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81592/dla-piper-advises-investment-services-group-on-sale-of-majority-stake The DLA Piper team was led by corporate partner Reuben Woods, supported by senior associate Steph McQuaid. Legal Advice Planning for age assurance: the challenges facing the introduction of Australia’s social media age restriction laws News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81586/planning-for-age-assurance-the-challenges-facing-the-introduction-of-australiaamprsquos-social-media-age-restriction-laws No one disagrees with the objective of improving children’s online safety FinTech Carey Olsen advises on launch of Frachtis, a pre-seed crypto fund News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81578/carey-olsen-advises-on-launch-of-frachtis-a-pre-seed-crypto-fund Frachtis has received backing from leading blockchain-focused investors including Theta Capital, RockawayX and Cyber Fund FinTech How DAC 8 affects crypto assets in investment funds News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81545/how-dac-8-affects-crypto-assets-in-investment-funds DAC 8 act as the European counterpart to OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework. FinTech Why Computer Software is too vague for trademark protection - and why it matters News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81523/why-computer-software-is-too-vague-for-trademark-protection-and-why-it-matters The type of digital item authenticated by the NFT must be specified". FinTech America charts ‘fundamentally divergent path’ from EU on AI with new action plan News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81457/america-charts-amplsquofundamentally-divergent-pathamprsquo-from-eu-on-ai-with-new-action-plan The action plan states that “to maintain global leadership in AI, America’s private sector must be unencumbered by bureaucratic red tape.” FinTech Updated guidance and an updated online form to help anyone who wants to raise a concern about a charity News Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81388/updated-guidance-and-an-updated-online-form-to-help-anyone-who-wants-to-raise-a-concern-about-a-charity The Commission’s updated guidance and online form signposts help for trustees, employees and volunteers so they know which concerns will need to be raised with other organisations and regulators FinTech Launch of a British Virgin Islands Tokenised Fund News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81349/launch-of-a-british-virgin-islands-tokenised-fund Conyers has advised Mantle in connection with the launch of Index Four (MI4) Fund FinTech Ransomware payments ban to be introduced in the UK News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81357/ransomware-payments-ban-to-be-introduced-in-the-uk The government is still considering whether to apply mandatory reporting obligations to just ransomware incidents or to extend them to other forms of cyber incidents FinTech EU proposes renewal of UK data protection ‘adequacy’ decisions News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81362/eu-proposes-renewal-of-uk-data-protection-amplsquoadequacyamprsquo-decisions Without the adequacy decisions being in place, organisations wishing to transfer personal data from the EU to the UK would face much greater compliance costs. FinTech Melamine case could trigger wave of environmental or health claims News Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81318/melamine-case-could-trigger-wave-of-environmental-or-health-claims The judgments of July 9, 2025, illustrate the new extraterritoriality of EU law, a characteristic that was previously the exclusive domain of US law. FinTech World court: states have climate obligations under international law News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81403/world-court-states-have-climate-obligations-under-international-law The ICJ’s intervention is the latest by a court amidst increasing focus on states’ climate-related obligations by international courts. Planet SOS Capacity Investment Scheme streamlined by Australia federal government News Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81390/capacity-investment-scheme-streamlined-by-australia-federal-government Bowen acknowledged that while the Capacity Investment Scheme provides industry investment certainty, the sector still faces challenges in relation to social licenses Planet SOS Philippines offshore wind auction to boost development and investor confidence News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81361/philippines-offshore-wind-auction-to-boost-development-and-investor-confidence If successful, GEA-5 is expected to unlock billions of dollars in investment, create thousands of green jobs, and position the Philippines as a regional leader in offshore wind. Planet SOS Climate litigation hit top courts worldwide in 2024 News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81234/climate-litigation-hit-top-courts-worldwide-in-2024 The latest edition of an annual report on climate litigation by the Grantham Research Institute has identified a noticeable broadening in the types of businesses being targeted, and that many cases are now reaching the highest courts. Planet SOS Ireland’s renewable transport fuel policy provides some clarity for providers and investors News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81117/irelandamprsquos-renewable-transport-fuel-policy-provides-some-clarity-for-providers-and-investors The policy includes the renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO), a legal requirement for fuel suppliers to blend a certain percentage of renewable fuels into their products. Planet SOS Net zero-aligned UK transition plan duties consulted on News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81058/net-zero-aligned-uk-transition-plan-duties-consulted-on Many businesses already develop and disclose their own climate-related transition plans Planet SOS Who will lead the charge on hotel sustainability in uncertain times? News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80862/who-will-lead-the-charge-on-hotel-sustainability-in-uncertain-times Even as regulatory frameworks such as the Energy Performance Buildings Directive and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards gain traction, many developers Planet SOS Irish energy developers and investors must review ORESS Tonn Nua terms News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80848/irish-energy-developers-and-investors-must-review-oress-tonn-nua-terms The auction will operate under a two-way contract for difference mechanism Planet SOS Considerable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goals News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80675/considerable-investment-required-to-achieve-victoriaamprsquos-renewable-goals The draft plan, released by VicGrid, offers insight into future renewable energy projects Planet SOS Baker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with Microsoft News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80685/baker-mckenzie-advises-rubicon-carbon-on-its-nature-based-carbon-removal-credits-agreement-with-microsoft The Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Chair of the Firm’s Climate Change Group, Andrew Hedges Planet SOS Wrongful dismissal in Hong Kong: Lessons for employers across Asia News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81612/wrongful-dismissal-in-hong-kong-lessons-for-employers-across-asia The Plaintiff, Mr. Hu, was employed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Alba Asia Limited on a three-year fixed-term contract. Court Cases Appleby’s Immersive ‘Moot Court’ Project Brings Law to Life for Bermuda Interns News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81584/applebyamprsquos-immersive-amplsquomoot-courtamprsquo-project-brings-law-to-life-for-bermuda-interns Appleby looks forward to welcoming next year’s moot competition Court Cases Departing employee, departing data: Singapore High Court clarifies confidentiality duties and offers lessons for employers News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81542/departing-employee-departing-data-singapore-high-court-clarifies-confidentiality-duties-and-offers-lessons-for-employers A recent Singapore High Court decision, Hayate Partners Pte Ltd v Rajan Sunil Kumar [2025] SGHC 41, provides crucial insights into the legal protections available to employers Court Cases Issue estoppel in action: Singapore High Court rejects repeated challenge to arbitration award and proceedings News Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81498/issue-estoppel-in-action-singapore-high-court-rejects-repeated-challenge-to-arbitration-award-and-proceedings The Singapore Courts remain firm in their support for procedural finality and judicial economy Court Cases Court overturns privilege ‘shareholder rule’ in welcome development for companies News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81458/court-overturns-privilege-amplsquoshareholder-ruleamprsquo-in-welcome-development-for-companies The Privy Council has notably held that the rule should no longer be recognised in England Court Cases Singapore Court of Appeal sets high bar for fraud in trade finance News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81405/singapore-court-of-appeal-sets-high-bar-for-fraud-in-trade-finance The Court also found that CAO's presentation of the LOI was an inducive cause for BCP to disburse payment, which led to BCP's loss of money. Court Cases Irish Supreme Court revises test for dismissal of delayed proceedings News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81334/irish-supreme-court-revises-test-for-dismissal-of-delayed-proceedings In this briefing, the Dispute Resolution team in Dublin provides a deep dive into the decision in a case study of Kirwan v Connors & Ors 2025 IESC 21. Court Cases Bermuda Court confirms personal right of action of company directors to end wrongful exclusion News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81284/bermuda-court-confirms-personal-right-of-action-of-company-directors-to-end-wrongful-exclusion In response, the Company’s then-Board instituted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (Poison Pill) intended to prevent Saba from acquiring more shares in the Company. Court Cases High Court of South Africa develops common law to address jurisdiction over foreign entities News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81290/high-court-of-south-africa-develops-common-law-to-address-jurisdiction-over-foreign-entities This judgment marks a significant development in South African common law Court Cases Ropes & Gray Secures Full Exoneration for Pro Bono Client Charles Collins After 31 Years of Wrongful Conviction News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81271/ropes-ampamp-gray-secures-full-exoneration-for-pro-bono-client-charles-collins-after-31-years-of-wrongful-conviction Ropes & Gray worked with the Innocence Project and the Post-Conviction Justice Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Court Cases