Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:52:07 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 Minimum Wage for 2026: 23% Increase Unbalanced the Cash Flow of Companies to Start the Year News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83168/minimum-wage-for-2026-23-increase-unbalanced-the-cash-flow-of-companies-to-start-the-year He pointed to industries such as private security, cleaning and transportation, where regulated rates limit quick price adjustments Government Regulation Qatar Financial Centre-seated arbitration open to global businesses News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83157/qatar-financial-centre-seated-arbitration-open-to-global-businesses In this latest case, however, the court decided that where the QFC as the seat of the arbitration was clearly chosen in an arbitration agreement Government Regulation Saudi Arabia tightens beneficial ownership rules News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83158/saudi-arabia-tightens-beneficial-ownership-rules Companies failing to comply with the new regulations will face fines of up to SAR 500,000 (US$133,300). Government Regulation Luxembourg draft bill removes obligation to open a bank account before SARL incorporation News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83149/luxembourg-draft-bill-removes-obligation-to-open-a-bank-account-before-sarl-incorporation The draft bill was introduced to amend the Luxembourg law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies. Government Regulation Employment Rights Act completes protracted journey after Royal Assent News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83124/employment-rights-act-completes-protracted-journey-after-royal-assent The act introduces a major raft of reforms around employment contracts, benefits and trade union access after forming a key part of the government’s election manifesto. Government Regulation FCA to expand insurance sector review amid Which? super-complaint pushback News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83125/fca-to-expand-insurance-sector-review-amid-which-super-complaint-pushback It will also consider ways of better capturing claims outcomes data as part of the review, which will come in the second half of 2026. Government Regulation HKIAC makes competitive updates to fees and expedited procedures News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83130/hkiac-makes-competitive-updates-to-fees-and-expedited-procedures HKIAC said that the changes would help “enhance transparency” and enable “more users to apply for streamlined proceedings”. Government Regulation Liability, mitigation and communication: the big lessons for UK construction from 2025’s court rulings News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83131/liability-mitigation-and-communication-the-big-lessons-for-uk-construction-from-2025amprsquos-court-rulings The warning is this: think very carefully before committing anything to writing, in any format and on any platform. Government Regulation Employment Rights Act: implementation for UK employers in 2026 and beyond News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83108/employment-rights-act-implementation-for-uk-employers-in-2026-and-beyond The legislation was one of the central pillars of the Labour government’s 2024 election manifesto Government Regulation Sustainability, safety and strategic reform among UK construction trends in 2025 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83114/sustainability-safety-and-strategic-reform-among-uk-construction-trends-in-2025 Sustainability continued to be a defining theme in the market in 2025, moving beyond compliance to reshape contract drafting, risk management and project delivery. Government Regulation 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 Mayer Brown achieves top honors in ITR World Tax 2026 News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82930/mayer-brown-achieves-top-honors-in-itr-world-tax-2026 Mayer Brown ranked Tier 1 in seven practice categories Tax 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 F&F LLP UKRE Team Newsflash UK House Price Index – October 2025 News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83086/fampampf-llp-ukre-team-newsflash-uk-house-price-index-ampndash-october-2025 The October data shows that, on average, UK house prices fell by 0.1% since September 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research Collateral beauty: taking security in fund finance News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83077/collateral-beauty-taking-security-in-fund-finance Cayman continues to offer a robust and flexible framework for fund finance. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons HPRP recognized across practice areas and individual rankings by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83050/dentons-hprp-recognized-across-practice-areas-and-individual-rankings-by-chambers-asia-pacific-2026 The firm continues its strong track record in Banking & Finance Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown partner Stephanie Hurst named among LABJ’s “2025 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in their 40s” News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83052/mayer-brown-partner-stephanie-hurst-named-among-labjamprsquos-ampldquo2025-leaders-of-influence-thriving-in-their-40samprdquo Stephanie has played a leading role in expanding the practice’s capabilities and client roster 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 RSM appoints 11 leaders for 2026 News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83161/rsm-appoints-11-leaders-for-2026 RSM Australia Chief Executive Partner Robert Miano said the appointments were reflective of the firm’s rich vein of emerging talent and growth plans. People Moves Carey Olsen promotes two Channel Islands lawyers to senior associate News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83167/carey-olsen-promotes-two-channel-islands-lawyers-to-senior-associate Carey Olsen is widely recognised as a leading offshore law firm in the Channel Islands People Moves Bird & Bird adds bench strength in Germany with two new partner hires News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83159/bird-ampamp-bird-adds-bench-strength-in-germany-with-two-new-partner-hires Clemens and Heiko’s arrival mark a positive start to the new year for Bird & Bird’s international Corporate and Dispute Resolution Groups People Moves Hogan Lovells appointed to UK Legal Panel for Government News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83150/hogan-lovells-appointed-to-uk-legal-panel-for-government These appointments reinforce the firm’s longstanding relationship with the UK Government People Moves Senior attorney Kwang-Chun Park, appointed as a nember of the KOSDAQ market disclosure committee News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83141/senior-attorney-kwang-chun-park-appointed-as-a-nember-of-the-kosdaq-market-disclosure-committee Dentons Lee expects that, through this appointment, Mr. Park will contribute to the fair and consistent operation of the KOSDAQ disclosure regime People Moves Greenberg Traurig Grows Litigation Practice with Former Sunoco Chief Counsel for Litigation and Temple University Chief of Staff Sophia Lee News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83145/greenberg-traurig-grows-litigation-practice-with-former-sunoco-chief-counsel-for-litigation-and-temple-university-chief-of-staff-sophia-lee Lee’s litigation practice encompasses complex commercial, energy, environmental, product liability, mass and toxic torts, governance, and constitutional matters. People Moves Baker McKenzie Elects 16 New Partners and Three Counsel in North America News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83138/baker-mckenzie-elects-16-new-partners-and-three-counsel-in-north-america These promotions take effect on 1 January 2026. People Moves Baker McKenzie Strengthens Capital Markets Team with Per Chilstrom and Michael Pilo in New York News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83139/baker-mckenzie-strengthens-capital-markets-team-with-per-chilstrom-and-michael-pilo-in-new-york Both bring considerable experience in the technology, healthcare and life sciences, and finance sectors. People Moves Dispute resolution expert Zhao Rong Ooi joins the Ogier partnership in Hong Kong News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83120/dispute-resolution-expert-zhao-rong-ooi-joins-the-ogier-partnership-in-hong-kong He has significant experience acting both as counsel and an arbitrator and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). People Moves Advocate Hannah Robinson to join Bedell Cristin partnership from 1 January 2026 News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83123/advocate-hannah-robinson-to-join-bedell-cristin-partnership-from-1-january-2026 Hannah acts for developers, landlord and investors, advising on Jersey property transactions, development, financing and leasing. People Moves Dentons Hong Kong advises China Merchants Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83162/dentons-hong-kong-advises-china-merchants-commercial-real-estate-investment-trust The Dentons Hong Kong team was led by corporate partner Stephen Chan and supported by managing associate Emily Chow. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Digi’Ed on the IP aspects of the strategic agreement with Gruppo 24 ORE News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83163/hogan-lovells-advises-digiamprsquoed-on-the-ip-aspects-of-the-strategic-agreement-with-gruppo-24-ore The transaction also includes the granting to Digit’Ed of an exclusive license to use the Sole 24 Ore Business School brand in the education sector. Legal Advice Latham & Watkins Advises Hyatt Hotels in Completed US$2 Billion Sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate Portfolio News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83165/latham-ampamp-watkins-advises-hyatt-hotels-in-completed-us2-billion-sale-of-playaamprsquos-owned-real-estate-portfolio Multidisciplinary team represented the global hospitality company on transaction with Tortuga Resorts. Legal Advice Linklaters advises the PRC Government on the issuances of Renminbi-denominated sovereign bonds in Hong Kong SAR totalling RMB 68bn in 2025 News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83166/linklaters-advises-the-prc-government-on-the-issuances-of-renminbi-denominated-sovereign-bonds-in-hong-kong-sar-totalling-rmb-68bn-in-2025 RMB 6bn green sovereign bond issuance in London, marking the Chinese government’s inaugural green bond offering to international investors. Legal Advice Sidley Represents Aboitiz Equity Ventures on Their Strategic Partnership With Global Infrastructure Partners in Aboitiz InfraCapital News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83169/sidley-represents-aboitiz-equity-ventures-on-their-strategic-partnership-with-global-infrastructure-partners-in-aboitiz-infracapital The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Legal Advice White & Case advises ABB on Netcontrol acquisition News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83170/white-ampamp-case-advises-abb-on-netcontrol-acquisition The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Legal Advice Linklaters advises CIFI on successful completion of approximately US$8.1bn offshore debt restructuring News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83155/linklaters-advises-cifi-on-successful-completion-of-approximately-us81bn-offshore-debt-restructuring The Linklaters team was led by partners William Liu and Richard Woodworth Legal Advice Simmons & Simmons guides VEI Green on sale of 15 solar plants in Italy News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83160/simmons-ampamp-simmons-guides-vei-green-on-sale-of-15-solar-plants-in-italy Located in Puglia and Basilicata in southern Italy, the plants hold a total capacity of 14.5 MWp. Legal Advice Paul Hastings Advises Glenfarne on $865 Million Acquisition of Solar and Battery Storage Assets in Chile News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83151/paul-hastings-advises-glenfarne-on-865-million-acquisition-of-solar-and-battery-storage-assets-in-chile The Paul Hastings team included partners Robert Leung and Mike Huang Legal Advice White & Case advises Avantus on US$300 million tax equity investment for Aratina 1 solar and storage project News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83153/white-ampamp-case-advises-avantus-on-us300-million-tax-equity-investment-for-aratina-1-solar-and-storage-project White & Case previously supported Avantus in closing a more than US$500 million construction financing for Aratina 1 in June of this year. 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 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 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