Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:09:18 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83147/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Happy New Year to all Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Why Guernsey trusts continue to matter: Practical uses for families, entrepreneurs and businesses News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82988/why-guernsey-trusts-continue-to-matter-practical-uses-for-families-entrepreneurs-and-businesses Beyond private wealth, Guernsey trusts are widely used in commercial contexts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office 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 Update of German civil procedure rules could bring AI to the fore News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83225/update-of-german-civil-procedure-rules-could-bring-ai-to-the-fore Another change to the procedural code is that regional courts in Germany will now have jurisdiction to hear claims arising from publications in printed materials Government Regulation Ireland proposes residential address opt-out for company officers News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83226/ireland-proposes-residential-address-opt-out-for-company-officers Keenan said the proposed change without retrospective effect would be of limited benefit to individuals who are already or were formerly company directors Government Regulation Upcoming changes to CRS regulations News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83207/upcoming-changes-to-crs-regulations The Regulations also introduce enhanced due diligence and data quality requirements Government Regulation Fund Finance x Crypto: Luxembourg News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83209/fund-finance-x-crypto-luxembourg The Luxembourg framework has since then been supplemented by the MICA Regulation8 Government Regulation The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025 News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83216/the-companies-prohibition-of-bearer-shares-and-nominee-directors-amendment-act-2025 The Companies Act has been amended to explicitly prohibit the appointment of any person, in any circumstances Government Regulation Biotech innovation to get added EU patent-like protection News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83189/biotech-innovation-to-get-added-eu-patent-like-protection Biosimilars provide competition to originator biologics, which are drugs that contain active substances derived from biological sources. Government Regulation ‘Less healthy’ food ad ban takes effect News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83190/amplsquoless-healthyamprsquo-food-ad-ban-takes-effect The measures are targeted at food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) Government Regulation How the unfair contract terms regime is impacting the Australian construction industry News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83198/how-the-unfair-contract-terms-regime-is-impacting-the-australian-construction-industry With all that being said, we still have limited judicial guidance as to how the UCT legislation will apply in the specific context of the construction industry. Government Regulation Hong Kong Court of Appeal clarifies Condition Precedent in MG Charter Limited v Beijing Caissa – Implications for Contractual Remedies (Part 2) News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83204/hong-kong-court-of-appeal-clarifies-condition-precedent-in-mg-charter-limited-v-beijing-caissa-ampndash-implications-for-contractual-remedies-part-2 Hong Kong courts may interpret contracts to avoid commercially absurd results unless the wording makes such an intention abundantly clear. Government Regulation FCA paper a ‘pivotal moment’ in UK mortgage market transformation News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83182/fca-paper-a-amplsquopivotal-momentamprsquo-in-uk-mortgage-market-transformation The FCA intends to issue a policy statement in relation to later life lending in the second half of 2027. Government Regulation Changes to Guernsey taxation of employee share option schemes News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83181/changes-to-guernsey-taxation-of-employee-share-option-schemes Organisations should review existing share schemes and consider implications for future grants. Tax Partial exemption and VAT recovery for UK businesses News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83106/partial-exemption-and-vat-recovery-for-uk-businesses Businesses can either operate the standard method for VAT recovery or a special method with HMRC known as a partial exemption special method (PESM). Tax HMRC revises VAT exemption policy for NHS locum doctors News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83091/hmrc-revises-vat-exemption-policy-for-nhs-locum-doctors The NHS Trust challenged HMRC’s decision that the supply of temporary medical staff – including locum doctors – should not be treated as VAT exempt. Tax Court of International Trade Provides Clarity on Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83067/court-of-international-trade-provides-clarity-on-potential-ieepa-tariff-refunds Practically speaking, this means there are likely two possible scenarios for issuing refunds if the Supreme Court determines that the IEEPA tariffs are unlawful Tax Swiss voters reject federal inheritance tax proposal News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83013/swiss-voters-reject-federal-inheritance-tax-proposal With the initiative soundly defeated, Switzerland's reputation remains intact Tax Tribunal orders HMRC to disclose documents to taxpayers in offshore trust case News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83017/tribunal-orders-hmrc-to-disclose-documents-to-taxpayers-in-offshore-trust-case The specific decision in question was a case management decision concerning a disclosure application by the appellants seeking disclosure of specific documents from HMRC. Tax Reform of behavioural tax penalties News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83018/reform-of-behavioural-tax-penalties Considering these forthcoming changes, taxpayers are advised to monitor legislative developments Tax HMRC reverses position on VAT grouping related to EU branches News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83007/hmrc-reverses-position-on-vat-grouping-related-to-eu-branches Tax expert Reynolds said the change would be significant for any business with a UK VAT group that contains an entity that has an overseas establishment in the EU. Tax United Arab Emirates: New Federal Decree-Laws Amending the VAT Law and Tax Procedures Law News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82978/united-arab-emirates-new-federal-decree-laws-amending-the-vat-law-and-tax-procedures-law Both amendments materially reshape the VAT refund procedure, compliance timelines Tax Tax collection and compliance in Ireland News Team Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82961/tax-collection-and-compliance-in-ireland In 2024, the Irish government published the Heads of Bill for the Tax Appeals Commissioner (Amendment) Bill (the Bill) Tax Partner Steven Serajeddini Named an “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83195/partner-steven-serajeddini-named-an-ampldquooutstanding-restructuring-lawyeramprdquo-by-turnarounds-ampamp-workouts Steven has led some of the largest and most complex liability management transactions and restructurings of all time Comment, Analysis & Research Trump Admin Announces Major Immigration Change From New Year’s Eve News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83180/trump-admin-announces-major-immigration-change-from-new-yearamprsquos-eve Mayer Brown partner Morgan Bailey is quoted in Newsweek discussing a new Trump administration rule that allows officials to deny asylum to migrants posing public health risks, noting it could lead to earlier screenings and exclusions. Comment, Analysis & Research Simmons & Simmons opens office in Abu Dhabi Global Market News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83187/simmons-ampamp-simmons-opens-office-in-abu-dhabi-global-market Building on the firm’s thirty-year presence in the region, the ADGM will become a key location for Simmons & Simmons’ world-class asset management Comment, Analysis & Research Hotel Re-Financing: key construction-related considerations News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83188/hotel-re-financing-key-construction-related-considerations Insurance arrangements also require a detailed assessment. Comment, Analysis & Research Intentional, Not Just Opportunistic: Inside Mayer Brown's Lateral Partner Strategy News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83164/intentional-not-just-opportunistic-inside-mayer-brownamp039s-lateral-partner-strategy Van Gorp highlighted it as an attribute that has allowed Mayer Brown to alter its hiring strategy on the fly. Comment, Analysis & Research Jones Day Partner Jason Wright named to Los Angeles Business Journal's list of "Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their Forties" News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83171/jones-day-partner-jason-wright-named-to-los-angeles-business-journalamp039s-list-of-ampquotleaders-of-influence-thriving-in-their-fortiesampquot Mr. Wright's practice focuses on helping health care providers resolve disputes both before litigation starts and once in litigation. Comment, Analysis & Research Eight Zain & Co. partners ranked among Malaysia’s leading lawyers in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 guide News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83156/eight-zain-ampamp-co-partners-ranked-among-malaysiaamprsquos-leading-lawyers-in-chambers-asia-pacific-2026-guide We are delighted to announce that eight of Zain & Co.’s partners have been recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific as leading lawyers across five different practice areas Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons ASEAN earns top rankings in the latest Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83137/dentons-asean-earns-top-rankings-in-the-latest-chambers-asia-pacific-guide Congratulations to Partner Dennis Khong from our Malaysia office on being named an Up-and-Coming lawyer in Construction. Comment, Analysis & Research Carey Olsen wins The Bermudian's Best Legal Services 2025 award News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83112/carey-olsen-wins-the-bermudianamp039s-best-legal-services-2025-award The Bermudian Magazine praised Carey Olsen as "experts in every sector of Bermuda's legal needs", calling it "the standout firm in this year's product and service awards". Comment, Analysis & Research 43 Dentons lawyers ranked across Africa in IFLR1000 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83113/43-dentons-lawyers-ranked-across-africa-in-iflr1000 Dentons teams across Africa also received 29 practice rankings 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 Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa achieves strong recognition in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82875/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-achieves-strong-recognition-in-the-2025-iflr1000-rankings These rankings underscore the firm’s strength in complex finance, regulatory, energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters across the continent. Offshore and IFC Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Benjamin Marché joins Eversheds Sutherland as head of its Banking & Finance offering in Paris News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83223/benjamin-marchampeacute-joins-eversheds-sutherland-as-head-of-its-banking-ampamp-finance-offering-in-paris Benjamin joins the global law firm alongside Associate Yasmina Taki. People Moves Baker McKenzie Strengthens Global Banking & Finance Practice in the Middle East with Strategic Partner Hire News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83228/baker-mckenzie-strengthens-global-banking-ampamp-finance-practice-in-the-middle-east-with-strategic-partner-hire This appointment further strengthens Baker McKenzie’s ability to support clients across borders People Moves Freshfields’ Cat Greenwood-Smith and Molly Lewis appointed Co-Chairs of PRIME News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83229/freshfieldsamprsquo-cat-greenwood-smith-and-molly-lewis-appointed-co-chairs-of-prime Molly and Cat will succeed Elizabeth Roberts People Moves Bhavna Agnihotri joins Norton Rose Fulbright’s Insurance Transactional and Regulatory team News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83230/bhavna-agnihotri-joins-norton-rose-fulbrightamprsquos-insurance-transactional-and-regulatory-team Bhavna previously worked as a corporate lawyer at AIG, Swiss Re and law firms where she handled cutting-edge reinsurance transactions People Moves European fund administration experts Mark Grenyer and Michaël Goosse join Ogier Global News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83206/european-fund-administration-experts-mark-grenyer-and-michaampeumll-goosse-join-ogier-global The appointments of Mark and Michaël bring Ogier Global's Fund Administration team’s headcount to 60 People Moves Carey Olsen adds renowned banking and finance partner to Guernsey office News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83208/carey-olsen-adds-renowned-banking-and-finance-partner-to-guernsey-office Kim's practice spans real estate finance, corporate finance, leveraged finance, asset finance, fund finance and general corporate lending. People Moves Eversheds Sutherland Announces New US Executive Committee Member and Practice Group Leader Updates News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83212/eversheds-sutherland-announces-new-us-executive-committee-member-and-practice-group-leader-updates These updates follow other key leadership developments across the firm People Moves K&L Gates Names More Than 25 New Partners Across Firm News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83213/kampampl-gates-names-more-than-25-new-partners-across-firm K&L Gates Global Managing Partner Stacy Ackermann stated: “We are proud to welcome such an accomplished group to our partnership." People Moves Renowned Sports Partners to Join Latham & Watkins in New York News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83215/renowned-sports-partners-to-join-latham-ampamp-watkins-in-new-york Arrival of prominent dealmakers Matthew Eisler and Russell Hedman marks a major expansion of the firm’s elite sports and M&A practice, strengthening Latham’s leadership. People Moves Harneys announces senior leadership appointments News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83217/harneys-announces-senior-leadership-appointments Harneys has been at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence for decades People Moves Dentons advises lenders on financing to Kordsa News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83224/dentons-advises-lenders-on-financing-to-kordsa The financing will support Kordsa’s general corporate purposes and help it reinforce its balance sheet structure. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises CoinMENA on groundbreaking US$240 million acquisition by Paribu News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83214/carey-olsen-advises-coinmena-on-groundbreaking-us240-million-acquisition-by-paribu The Carey Olsen London corporate team acting as lead counsel to CoinMENA comprised partner Jasmine Amaria, senior associate Harry Hadjiyannis, associate George Ge, and paralegal Grace Chan. Legal Advice Maples Group Advises Meta Platforms on Acquisition of Manus AI News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83219/maples-group-advises-meta-platforms-on-acquisition-of-manus-ai The Corporate team provided Cayman Islands legal advice on the transaction working closely with Meta’s lead counsel Davis Polk Legal Advice Maples Group Advises Nomura on Launch of Nomura Fund Select – Apollo Multi Alternative Strategies Fund Launch News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83194/maples-group-advises-nomura-on-launch-of-nomura-fund-select-ampndash-apollo-multi-alternative-strategies-fund-launch The Fund, which launched on 22 December 2025, is structured as a Cayman Islands unit trust and is authorised for public offering in Japan. Legal Advice Kirkland Advises Apax Funds on Strategic Investment in iD Fresh Food News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83196/kirkland-advises-apax-funds-on-strategic-investment-in-id-fresh-food The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Adarsh Varghese and Srinivas Kaushik. Legal Advice Dentons advises Digitalk on its sale to Hansen Technologies News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83197/dentons-advises-digitalk-on-its-sale-to-hansen-technologies The Dentons team advising on the transaction was led by Corporate partner Joseph Collingwood Legal Advice Mayer Brown advises POSCO International on its equity investment in the Alaska LNG project News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83205/mayer-brown-advises-posco-international-on-its-equity-investment-in-the-alaska-lng-project The deal also includes terms for POSCO to supply steel for Alaska LNG’s gas pipeline Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer closes $400 million timeshare securitization transaction News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83174/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-closes-400-million-timeshare-securitization-transaction The transaction closed on December 16, 2025. Legal Advice Supporting Weltix on Italy’s first tokenised structured note News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83179/supporting-weltix-on-italyamprsquos-first-tokenised-structured-note Simmons & Simmons has advised Weltix on Italy’s first structured note recorded on a public blockchain Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises flatexDEGIRO AG and flatexDEGIRO Bank AG on change of legal form to European companies (SEs) News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83183/clifford-chance-advises-flatexdegiro-ag-and-flatexdegiro-bank-ag-on-change-of-legal-form-to-european-companies-ses The Clifford Chance team was led by partner Dominik Heß Legal Advice Manus Joins Meta for Next Era of Innovation News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83172/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation Partner Alessandra Murata and associate Tony Guan provided compensation and benefits advice. FinTech Zain & Co. ranked again in Chambers FinTech 2026 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83119/zain-ampamp-co-ranked-again-in-chambers-fintech-2026 We express our sincerest thanks to our clients for their trust in us. FinTech Digital assets in 2026: From early days to regulated scale News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83065/digital-assets-in-2026-from-early-days-to-regulated-scale Clients are eager to see more global alignment that would reduce friction for cross-border operations. FinTech Saudi Arabia launches real estate tokenisation infrastructure News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83071/saudi-arabia-launches-real-estate-tokenisation-infrastructure Those who do this groundwork early on will gain a structural advantage over others exploring this new regulatory space. FinTech What a decade of tech tells us about future regulation News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83044/what-a-decade-of-tech-tells-us-about-future-regulation Not every predicted trend has become a fixture. FinTech Cybersecurity in International Corporate Reorganizations: Strategic Impacts on Structure, Integration, and Risk News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83031/cybersecurity-in-international-corporate-reorganizations-strategic-impacts-on-structure-integration-and-risk Together, CRA and NIS2 form a comprehensive regime: one focused on product integrity, the other on enterprise operational resilience. FinTech The key challenges in digital assets: What is keeping leaders up at night? News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83012/the-key-challenges-in-digital-assets-what-is-keeping-leaders-up-at-night While compliance dominates the agenda, institutional clients are also motivated by positioning themselves. FinTech The global evolution of payments: why legal architecture matters more than ever News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82994/the-global-evolution-of-payments-why-legal-architecture-matters-more-than-ever Their conversation focused on the global evolution of payments. FinTech Appleby remains the only Isle of Man law firm to be ranked in Chambers Fintech 2026 Guide News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83002/appleby-remains-the-only-isle-of-man-law-firm-to-be-ranked-in-chambers-fintech-2026-guide Counsel Katherine Garrood is highlighted as an Associate to Watch FinTech Bermuda digital assets - Winter 2025 update News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83003/bermuda-digital-assets-winter-2025-update The BMA has continued to enhance and update applicable rules, regulations, codes of practice, statements of principles, and guidance FinTech New standards for the energy transition: Hogan Lovells advises CEE Group on multibillion-euro repowering project News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/new-standards-for-the-energy-transition-hogan-lovells-advises-cee-group-on-multibillion-euro-repowering-project With this exemplary project, we are setting a clear milestone for the next generation of renewable energy assets Planet SOS Paul Hastings Advises W Power Storage Shareholders on up to €500 Million ICG Investment News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83081/paul-hastings-advises-w-power-storage-shareholders-on-up-to-ampeuro500-million-icg-investment Partner Frederik Mühl led the Frankfurt-based Paul Hastings team Planet SOS Irish Revenue Updates Guidance on Territorial Scope of VAT Groups News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83058/irish-revenue-updates-guidance-on-territorial-scope-of-vat-groups The change is particularly relevant to businesses in the financial services sector, which often have limited ability to recover input VAT. Planet SOS Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83040/australia-revises-renewable-energy-forecasts-for-wind-and-transmissions By contrast, AEMO now expects that 2GW of grid-scale solar will be needed by 2030 Planet SOS UK financial firms face tough new climate risk rules from Bank of England News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83014/uk-financial-firms-face-tough-new-climate-risk-rules-from-bank-of-england The PRA notes in the statement the new expectations on firms are aimed at helping to build resilience against climate-related risks and strengthen their risk management capabilities. Planet SOS Planning policy is evolving to address wake loss risk for offshore wind projects News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82955/planning-policy-is-evolving-to-address-wake-loss-risk-for-offshore-wind-projects The updated draft EN-3 avoids adding more hurdles to, and asks of, the planning process, in the form of assessments and strict design considerations Planet SOS Eversheds Sutherland helps power ILOS Energy’s solar portfolio in Ireland News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82956/eversheds-sutherland-helps-power-ilos-energyamprsquos-solar-portfolio-in-ireland The new 500-acre solar farm began in April Planet SOS 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 Certainty in arbitration: High thresholds for setting aside awards in Singapore News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83227/certainty-in-arbitration-high-thresholds-for-setting-aside-awards-in-singapore The decision reinforces several practical points for parties arbitrating in Singapore Court Cases Singapore confirms position on admissibility v jurisdiction in multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83221/singapore-confirms-position-on-admissibility-v-jurisdiction-in-multi-tiered-dispute-resolution-clauses The High Court held that the question of compliance with pre-arbitration steps goes to the admissibility of the claim, not to the tribunal’s jurisdiction, bringing Singapore in line with recent decisions in the UK and Hong Kong. Court Cases Retrospective relief for trustees News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83152/retrospective-relief-for-trustees A similar approach was previously adopted by the Grand Court in the context of an application for Beddoe relief. Court Cases A tour of judicial decision-making: The "Easter Egg" in O'Driscoll v Clayton (Junior) [2025] EWHC 2607 (Ch) News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83121/a-tour-of-judicial-decision-making-the-ampquoteaster-eggampquot-in-oamp039driscoll-v-clayton-junior-2025-ewhc-2607-ch Judges are required to give reasons for their decisions, setting out the main points and explaining how they reached their conclusions. Court Cases French Supreme Court shifts position on jurisdiction clauses News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83063/french-supreme-court-shifts-position-on-jurisdiction-clauses These clauses are a common feature in financial agreements and typically allow lenders to sue borrowers in multiple jurisdictions but restrict borrowers to litigate in one designated court. Court Cases Second Circuit Poised to Rule on What Law Applies to Consumer Wire Fraud News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82979/second-circuit-poised-to-rule-on-what-law-applies-to-consumer-wire-fraud In an appeal being closely watched by the financial services industry, the Second Circuit is now set to decide, as a matter of first impression, whether the EFTA applies in the context of wire transfer fraud. Court Cases Dentons Secures Dismissal on All Charges Against David Rawson and Recycled Earth in Environmental Case News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82941/dentons-secures-dismissal-on-all-charges-against-david-rawson-and-recycled-earth-in-environmental-case In plain terms, the environmental case against Mr. Rawson and Recycled Earth is over, and they have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Court Cases English courts continue to set tone on WFO enforcement News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82905/english-courts-continue-to-set-tone-on-wfo-enforcement The court unanimously upheld an earlier decision by the Supreme Court in a similar case that no such defence is available. Court Cases NSW case confirms when a de facto director can be held liable for insolvent trading News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82845/nsw-case-confirms-when-a-de-facto-director-can-be-held-liable-for-insolvent-trading Central to the decision was whether Anthony Azizi was also a de facto director of Trinco. Court Cases 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