Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:28:36 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Ogier celebrates triple gold at Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2025 News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82692/ogier-celebrates-triple-gold-at-citywealth-future-leaders-awards-2025 The results mark a clean sweep for Ogier, recognising both the firm’s culture of professional growth and the exceptional achievements of its rising stars. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Wealth management consolidators advised to review practices News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82563/wealth-management-consolidators-advised-to-review-practices Budd said the review could have an impact on how deals are done in future. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office FCA Review of UK Wealth Management M&A News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82401/fca-review-of-uk-wealth-management-mampampa The findings of the review will be of particular relevance to the PE industry where interest and investment in the wealth management sector has increased over recent years. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family PIFs simplified: a new era News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82324/family-pifs-simplified-a-new-era This targeted reform supports Guernsey's reputation as a responsive and forward-thinking jurisdiction Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Anthony Partridge on two years of progress with STEP Cayman News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82005/anthony-partridge-on-two-years-of-progress-with-step-cayman The launch of the Cayman NextGen committee was undoubtedly one of the most significant milestones during my tenure as chair. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Mayer Brown represents BlackRock in landmark agreement to manage $80 billion of Citi Wealth client assets News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81932/mayer-brown-represents-blackrock-in-landmark-agreement-to-manage-80-billion-of-citi-wealth-client-assets The agreement includes BlackRock managing approximately $80 billion in assets for thousands of Citi Wealth clients. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Macfarlanes advises Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital on their combination with Corient News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81887/macfarlanes-advises-stonehage-fleming-and-stanhope-capital-on-their-combination-with-corient Regulatory advice was provided by Partner Alexandra Green Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Suitable structures and jurisdictions for setting up a family office News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81836/suitable-structures-and-jurisdictions-for-setting-up-a-family-office Each jurisdiction has a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for establishing an asset-holding vehicle. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Blandy & Blandy Ranked as a Top Tier Firm in Chambers High Net Worth Guide News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81829/blandy-ampamp-blandy-ranked-as-a-top-tier-firm-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide Chambers and Partners has dedicated 35 years to researching and ranking the world’s best lawyers. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Advising Cavendish on acquisition of GlenQ Private Wealth Limited's trust company business News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81696/advising-cavendish-on-acquisition-of-glenq-private-wealth-limitedamp039s-trust-company-business Our team led by Corporate partner Kevin McQuillan, senior associate Luke Steele and associate Angharad Prescott, acted as lead counsel to Cavendish. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office BVI Update: Initial Annual Financial Returns Deadline for Limited Partnerships News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82807/bvi-update-initial-annual-financial-returns-deadline-for-limited-partnerships The first financial period that is in scope for BVI limited partnerships is 2025, i.e. for a limited partnership with a 2025 calendar year, the annual return will be due from 1 January 2026. Government Regulation The Legal Profession Bill, 2025: Pending Changes to the Legal Industry in The Bahamas News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82808/the-legal-profession-bill-2025-pending-changes-to-the-legal-industry-in-the-bahamas The Bill was projected to come into force in the first quarter of 2025. Government Regulation Navigating Philippine labour laws during a global restructure News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82811/navigating-philippine-labour-laws-during-a-global-restructure The contractor must comply with the requirements involving substantial capital or investment, control, and registration under Philippine law. Government Regulation Navigating a global restructure in China News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82812/navigating-a-global-restructure-in-china Chinese law strictly limits the grounds for terminating employment. Government Regulation VISU sanctions reporting in BVI due 30 November News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82816/visu-sanctions-reporting-in-bvi-due-30-november The annual reporting obligation will be relevant to (among others) BVI funds holding underlying assets that are frozen Government Regulation Court rules updated in the Qatar Financial Centre News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82821/court-rules-updated-in-the-qatar-financial-centre The new court rules took effect on 4 June 2025. Government Regulation UAE launches first bankruptcy court News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82823/uae-launches-first-bankruptcy-court Firms should review insolvency strategies, monitor implementation and seek guidance on these changes Government Regulation Navigating Thai labour laws during a global restructure News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82789/navigating-thai-labour-laws-during-a-global-restructure Employers which are involved in a global restructuring that includes Thailand must consider the potential financial and legal implications when terminating employees Government Regulation Significant changes to Singaporean laws will impact global restructures News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82790/significant-changes-to-singaporean-laws-will-impact-global-restructures Employers will also need to consider factors such as immigration, tax obligations, payroll, social security, insurance and other employment law considerations. Government Regulation Implications of proposed stamp duty increase on high-end Cayman Islands real estate News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82797/implications-of-proposed-stamp-duty-increase-on-high-end-cayman-islands-real-estate Under the proposal outlined in the Budget Address, the rate of stamp duty on residential transactions valued at CI$2 million or more will increase from 7.5% to 10%. Government Regulation Planned Irish tax benefits offer boost to multinationals News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82746/planned-irish-tax-benefits-offer-boost-to-multinationals The Irish government has been keen to implement tax policies aimed at attracting and retaining inward investment in Ireland Tax HMRC breaks silence on UK VAT recovery rules for insurance intermediaries News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82700/hmrc-breaks-silence-on-uk-vat-recovery-rules-for-insurance-intermediaries Bryn Reynolds, a tax expert at Pinsent Masons, said the long-awaited confirmation of HMRC’s position substantially changes the VAT recovery rights in the UK’s insurance intermediary sector. Tax DLA Piper named Tax Law Firm of the Year by International Tax Review News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82509/dla-piper-named-tax-law-firm-of-the-year-by-international-tax-review Among the AmLaw 100, DLA Piper continues to stand apart in helping clients navigate the increasing complexities of both US and international tax. Tax Volatile Policy Stalls U.S. Aim to Lure Business Tax Refugees Back News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82503/volatile-policy-stalls-us-aim-to-lure-business-tax-refugees-back He highlighted recent "seismic changes" in tax and trade policy Tax Guide to tax on investment funds in Ireland News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82474/guide-to-tax-on-investment-funds-in-ireland Non-resident and exempt Irish investors are not subject to Irish tax on their investment Tax Mayer Brown earns five awards at 2025 ITR Tax Awards News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82457/mayer-brown-earns-five-awards-at-2025-itr-tax-awards The annual awards “highlight the most distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 15 jurisdictions Tax Baker McKenzie Earns Top Rankings in the 2026 ITR World Tax EMEA Directory News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82460/baker-mckenzie-earns-top-rankings-in-the-2026-itr-world-tax-emea-directory This prestigious recognition reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic insight, and client-focused service across complex tax matters Tax Dentons Rodyk highly ranked in ITR World Tax 2026 rankings News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82432/dentons-rodyk-highly-ranked-in-itr-world-tax-2026-rankings This recognition underscores the strength of our tax capabilities, driven by the leadership of Chun Ying and Edmund. Tax Amid Shutdown, Many Taxpayer Deadlines Still Apply News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82389/amid-shutdown-many-taxpayer-deadlines-still-apply Ms. Meyercord expressed concern about navigating the system without help from the government Tax Maples Group’s Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Teams Recognised by International Tax Review News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82365/maples-groupamprsquos-multi-jurisdictional-tax-teams-recognised-by-international-tax-review The ITR World Tax guide provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s leading tax firms Tax Recognised as a leading restructuring law firm in the GRR 30 2025 News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82809/recognised-as-a-leading-restructuring-law-firm-in-the-grr-30-2025 For the second-year running, we are also the highest-ranked investment hub law firm on the table. Comment, Analysis & Research Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is recognised again as a 'Global Elite' firm by IEL News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82819/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-is-recognised-again-as-a-amp039global-eliteamp039-firm-by-iel The ranking recognises the employment and labour law teams that provide innovative and high-value advice to employers around the globe. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons ranks among top law firms in Slovakia News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82820/dentons-ranks-among-top-law-firms-in-slovakia The results are compiled using objective criteria such as number of lawyers, turnover, profit, number of mandates, etc. Comment, Analysis & Research Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2025 News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82793/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-wins-amplsquolaw-firm-of-the-yearamprsquo-at-the-estates-gazette-awards-2025 This recognition follows a series of awards won by the team over recent years Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Hong Kong achieved record recognition in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82805/dentons-hong-kong-achieved-record-recognition-in-the-legal-500-asia-pacific-2026 "Dentons Hong Kong stands out for exceptional quality, consistently delivering precise, well-reasoned advice with remarkable efficiency." Comment, Analysis & Research Baker McKenzie Moves to New Flagship Johannesburg Office at Oxford Parks News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82778/baker-mckenzie-moves-to-new-flagship-johannesburg-office-at-oxford-parks Beyond the physical move, the relocation embodies Baker McKenzie’s forward-looking vision for law and business in Africa. Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group Maintains Tier 1 Ranking in The Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026 News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82780/maples-group-maintains-tier-1-ranking-in-the-legal-500-greater-china-guide-2026 Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is delighted to announce that its Hong Kong office has once again ranked as a Tier 1 offshore law firm Comment, Analysis & Research Norton Rose Fulbright Global Head of Litigation and Disputes recognized on D CEO's 2026 Dallas 500 list News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82786/norton-rose-fulbright-global-head-of-litigation-and-disputes-recognized-on-d-ceoamp039s-2026-dallas-500-list Richard is profiled for his leadership of Norton Rose Fulbright’s litigation practice Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons' excellence in Central Asia celebrated with top IFLR1000 2025 rankings News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82756/dentonsamp039-excellence-in-central-asia-celebrated-with-top-iflr1000-2025-rankings Earlier this autumn, IFLR1000 also recognized Dentons with quality rankings across key financial and corporate transactional practices in Western Europe Comment, Analysis & Research Crain’s Chicago Business again names Mayer Brown Chair Jon Van Gorp to 2026 “Who’s Who” list for the fourth consecutive year News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82742/crainamprsquos-chicago-business-again-names-mayer-brown-chair-jon-van-gorp-to-2026-ampldquowhoamprsquos-whoamprdquo-list-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year Since beginning his tenure in 2021, Jon has sharpened Mayer Brown’s strategic focus and strengthened the firm’s market leadership. 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 Partner Gerald Montagu joins Stephenson Harwood’s Tax Practice News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82813/partner-gerald-montagu-joins-stephenson-harwoodamprsquos-tax-practice Gerald brings nearly three decades of experience advising on a broad spectrum of tax matters, spanning transactional, advisory, and contentious work. People Moves Linklaters launches 20-strong global team of specialist AI Lawyers News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82814/linklaters-launches-20-strong-global-team-of-specialist-ai-lawyers The team comprises external hires from a range of backgrounds and experienced Linklaters lawyers People Moves Michael J. Palermo Joins Freshfields as Private Capital Partner in Boston News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82818/michael-j-palermo-joins-freshfields-as-private-capital-partner-in-boston Michael’s practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors and strategic investors on the structuring and negotiation of investments and divestitures. People Moves Global Investment Funds practice bolstered by new Singapore hire News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82779/global-investment-funds-practice-bolstered-by-new-singapore-hire Mariana advises on a broad range of multi-jurisdictional transactions People Moves Eversheds Sutherland accelerates growth in the Middle East with a strategic double hire from King & Spalding News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82787/eversheds-sutherland-accelerates-growth-in-the-middle-east-with-a-strategic-double-hire-from-king-ampamp-spalding A record year for Eversheds Sutherland (International) with 27 lateral partners joining the firm since 1 January 2025 People Moves Mayer Brown promotes 57 lawyers to partners and counse News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82788/mayer-brown-promotes-57-lawyers-to-partners-and-counse The promoted lawyers represent seven practices and 16 offices across Mayer Brown’s international footprint. People Moves Latham & Watkins to Add Leading Real Estate Private Equity Partner in London News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82759/latham-ampamp-watkins-to-add-leading-real-estate-private-equity-partner-in-london Jeremy Kenley's arrival will further enhance the firm's global leadership for sophisticated real estate transactions. People Moves Private Equity and M&A Partner to Join Paul, Weiss in London News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82760/private-equity-and-mampampa-partner-to-join-paul-weiss-in-london Storey-Harris advises private equity sponsors and corporate clients across a broad range of transactions People Moves DLA Piper adds Sarah Chambless to Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82762/dla-piper-adds-sarah-chambless-to-emerging-growth-and-venture-capital-practice Sarah is adept at guiding companies through complex challenges in the technology and life sciences sectors People Moves Sebastian Wülbeck joins Dentons as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Düsseldorf News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82767/sebastian-wampuumllbeck-joins-dentons-as-a-partner-in-the-litigation-and-dispute-resolution-practice-in-dampuumlsseldorf As of December 1, 2025, he will strengthen the 20-strong Disputes group in Germany, led by Dr. Matthias Hadding. People Moves Bird & Bird advises Biocentis on its $19 million investment round News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82810/bird-ampamp-bird-advises-biocentis-on-its-19-million-investment-round The Bird & Bird team was led by James Baillieu Legal Advice Maples Group Advises Meituan on Landmark Dual-Currency Offshore Note Offering News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82815/maples-group-advises-meituan-on-landmark-dual-currency-offshore-note-offering This transaction showcases our capital markets expertise and our ability to support clients on complex, cross-border matters. Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises Bending Spoons in the latest investment round News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82795/clifford-chance-advises-bending-spoons-in-the-latest-investment-round Clifford Chance assisted Bending Spoons with a team led by Partner Filippo Isacco Legal Advice White & Case advises Kryalos on sale of Italian logistics real estate portfolio News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82796/white-ampamp-case-advises-kryalos-on-sale-of-italian-logistics-real-estate-portfolio The White & Case team in Milan which advised on the transaction was led by partners Giovanni Cirelli and Domenico Fanuele Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises Linde plc on €1.75 billion triple series bond issue News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82802/clifford-chance-advises-linde-plc-on-ampeuro175-billion-triple-series-bond-issue The Clifford Chance team was led by partner Cristina Freudenberger Legal Advice Mediation moves to centre stage in Johannesburg through the Gauteng Protocol Effect News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82803/mediation-moves-to-centre-stage-in-johannesburg-through-the-gauteng-protocol-effect The defendant was ordered to cooperate in the appointment of a mediator to try and resolve the dispute, despite being adamant that the dispute could not be mediated. Legal Advice Dentons advises Evcil Group on the acquisition of three solar projects in Romania News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82804/dentons-advises-evcil-group-on-the-acquisition-of-three-solar-projects-in-romania Dentons provided legal support throughout all stages of the projects Legal Advice Dentons and Kirkland & Ellis advise Blue Owl Capital on Asda Sale and Leaseback Transaction News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82806/dentons-and-kirkland-ampamp-ellis-advise-blue-owl-capital-on-asda-sale-and-leaseback-transaction The Blue Owl transactions were valued at over £450 million. Legal Advice Addleshaw Goddard advises Baltic Storage Platform News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82772/addleshaw-goddard-advises-baltic-storage-platform This groundbreaking transaction represents the first project financing in the Baltic countries that is exclusively structured around the revenues generated by energy storage assets. Legal Advice Stephenson Harwood advises facility agent and lenders in US$250 million loan restructuring News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82774/stephenson-harwood-advises-facility-agent-and-lenders-in-us250-million-loan-restructuring This transaction was particularly challenging given the need to manage a large syndicate comprising of more than 10 lenders Legal Advice Tech providers designated for DORA regulation News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82791/tech-providers-designated-for-dora-regulation CTTPs face a series of requirements under DORA, including around incident management and reporting. FinTech Linklaters collaborates with MAS on tokenisation of capital market products News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82794/linklaters-collaborates-with-mas-on-tokenisation-of-capital-market-products Drawing on the firm's financial regulatory and capital markets expertise, particularly in the fintech sector, Linklaters collaborated with MAS to explore in detail Singapore's legal landscape FinTech EU digital simplification to soften data, AI rules News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82782/eu-digital-simplification-to-soften-data-ai-rules The proposals are subject to the usual EU law-making process FinTech Law firms like DLA Piper are embracing AI to help clients navigate compliance News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82763/law-firms-like-dla-piper-are-embracing-ai-to-help-clients-navigate-compliance Tobey also notes that AI provides a strategic advantage by offering predictive insights and proactive compliance solutions for highly regulated industries. FinTech The UK's Crypto ETN Revolution: A New Era for Digital Asset Investment News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82738/the-ukamp039s-crypto-etn-revolution-a-new-era-for-digital-asset-investment Major platforms like Hargreaves Lansdown won't offer cETNs until 2026, whilst others have adopted extensive due diligence processes. FinTech Stephenson Harwood named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at PICCASO Privacy Awards 2025 News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82734/stephenson-harwood-named-amplsquolaw-firm-of-the-yearamprsquo-at-piccaso-privacy-awards-2025 The firm’s data protection and cybersecurity team was recognised for its work at the forefront of UK data protection law. FinTech HKSAR government’s multi-currency, digitally native notes issuance with the deployment of tokenized central bank money News Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82717/hksar-governmentamprsquos-multi-currency-digitally-native-notes-issuance-with-the-deployment-of-tokenized-central-bank-money This issuance marks the HKSAR Government’s third consecutive year of digital bond issuance FinTech New cyber obligations for tech suppliers and data centres as UK ramps up cyber security scrutiny News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82698/new-cyber-obligations-for-tech-suppliers-and-data-centres-as-uk-ramps-up-cyber-security-scrutiny The bill comes in the wake of warnings from the NCSC in October that companies needed to step up their preparations after a rise in significant attacks. FinTech OpenAI loses copyright case in Germany News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82699/openai-loses-copyright-case-in-germany Central to the court’s ruling was its finding that the copyrighted lyrics were memorised within ChatGPT. FinTech New dashboard offers insight into Australian data breaches News Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82675/new-dashboard-offers-insight-into-australian-data-breaches The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) launched the interactive Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) statistics dashboard, with a mobile version in development, as a new way to publish its bi-annual NDB reports. FinTech Hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82822/hydrogenamprsquos-role-in-the-clean-energy-transition As governments and businesses race toward net-zero targets, hydrogen offers a versatile solution that could reshape energy systems for decades to come. Planet SOS New UK standard for sustainability assurance launched News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82724/new-uk-standard-for-sustainability-assurance-launched The new standard has been drawn up after consultations with stakeholders, professional bodies and investors, who backed it as a voluntary measure. Planet SOS Government eyes change from RPI to CPI for green energy schemes News Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82710/government-eyes-change-from-rpi-to-cpi-for-green-energy-schemes “Any adverse impact on forecasted revenues could be difficult to forget among the generator and investor communities.” Planet SOS A&O Shearman research finds closing the global USD6 trillion net zero financing gap achievable by 2029 News Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82711/aampampo-shearman-research-finds-closing-the-global-usd6-trillion-net-zero-financing-gap-achievable-by-2029 Across all major sectors , the average gap between climate investment in 2023 and the sums required between 2024 and 2030 to align to a net zero pathway was USD5.9tn (a range of USD4.5tn to USD7.8tn). Planet SOS Targets, transition and tree protection among issues to watch for at COP30 News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82581/targets-transition-and-tree-protection-among-issues-to-watch-for-at-cop30 The data-driven monitor looks at the ambitiousness of net zero policy around the world Planet SOS Singapore’s Jurong Island green energy plans ‘an opportunity’ for tech, infrastructure and energy firms News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82584/singaporeamprsquos-jurong-island-green-energy-plans-amplsquoan-opportunityamprsquo-for-tech-infrastructure-and-energy-firms With recent assessments highlighting the sector’s economic contribution, this move is a welcome boost for Singapore’s digital and green ambitions. Planet SOS Australian environmental reforms set to introduce new watchdog, faster approvals News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82504/australian-environmental-reforms-set-to-introduce-new-watchdog-faster-approvals The legislation will also strengthen the environment minister’s ability to override the standard process Planet SOS Latham Advises on Transaction Named ESG Deal of the Year News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82481/latham-advises-on-transaction-named-esg-deal-of-the-year Firm advises on winning deal at 2025 SCI Risk Sharing Awards. Planet SOS Employers urged to prepare as UK government ramps up clean energy jobs plan News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82416/employers-urged-to-prepare-as-uk-government-ramps-up-clean-energy-jobs-plan The plan also covers extending employment rights to certain offshore workers Planet SOS Caroline May, Partner and EMEA Head of Environment, Health & Safety, recognised as a 'UK Green Ambassador' by The Legal 500 News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82378/caroline-may-partner-and-emea-head-of-environment-health-ampamp-safety-recognised-as-a-amp039uk-green-ambassadoramp039-by-the-legal-500 Caroline already plays a pivotal role in driving our firm's sustainability agenda Planet SOS Clarity in chaos: Singapore court ruling highlights risks in family asset arrangements News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82792/clarity-in-chaos-singapore-court-ruling-highlights-risks-in-family-asset-arrangements For families, particularly those with more complex holding arrangements, the court's analysis offers critical, actionable insights. Court Cases Safe and secure: Jersey Royal Court offers guidance on its security law in case of Rassmal Investments LLC News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82798/safe-and-secure-jersey-royal-court-offers-guidance-on-its-security-law-in-case-of-rassmal-investments-llc Rassmal made a number of claims, principally against ASG. In this article, we focus on the claims made in respect of the Law. Court Cases UK Supreme Court overrules 'Deemed Fulfilment' Principle – What does this mean for Hong Kong contractual obligations News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82758/uk-supreme-court-overrules-amp039deemed-fulfilmentamp039-principle-ampndash-what-does-this-mean-for-hong-kong-contractual-obligations Parties contracting under Hong Kong law should be aware that the outcome may depend on the specific facts and the Hong Kong court’s approach to the prevention principle. Court Cases BVI Court Appoints Liquidators to Foreign Dissolved Company News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82739/bvi-court-appoints-liquidators-to-foreign-dissolved-company The Claimants’ position was that AICO Bahrain had a clear and compelling connection to the BVI Court Cases High stakes, higher standards: Navigating duty of care in financial services News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82752/high-stakes-higher-standards-navigating-duty-of-care-in-financial-services In order to facilitate Madam Xu's investment, the Plaintiff sought the assistance of the 1st Defendant Court Cases Ruling confirms English contract law governs debt claims News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82720/ruling-confirms-english-contract-law-governs-debt-claims The court went on to consider – notwithstanding the fact that the Mackay v Dick principle was ruled not to apply Court Cases “Truly Extraordinary”: Flexibility In Granting Winding Up Orders News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82693/ampldquotruly-extraordinaryamprdquo-flexibility-in-granting-winding-up-orders This judgment demonstrates the Court’s extensive power to wind up companies, and provides a helpful reminder that creditors can petition Court Cases Drawing the Boundaries: Cayman Court of Appeal Rules on Shareholder Misrep Claims News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82695/drawing-the-boundaries-cayman-court-of-appeal-rules-on-shareholder-misrep-claims The rule in Houldsworth2 establishes that a shareholder cannot bring a Shareholder Misrep Claim. Court Cases Hogan Lovells secures another major victory for PrivatBank as English High Court orders former owners to pay over US$3 billion News Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82685/hogan-lovells-secures-another-major-victory-for-privatbank-as-english-high-court-orders-former-owners-to-pay-over-us3-billion The Hogan Lovells team advising PrivatBank was led by Hogan Lovells partners Richard Lewis Court Cases GDPR Non-Material Damages Claims in Ireland: Procedure Clarified, Expectations Lowered News Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82643/gdpr-non-material-damages-claims-in-ireland-procedure-clarified-expectations-lowered The decision provides welcome clarity for organisations and individuals on the appropriate procedural route for such data breach compensation claims Court Cases