Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:13:57 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP 13 Carey Olsen lawyers named among top private client advisers in Private Client Global Elite Directory News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83715/13-carey-olsen-lawyers-named-among-top-private-client-advisers-in-private-client-global-elite-directory Partner Keith Dixon (Jersey) features in the Private Global Excellence category. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier expands 2026 Private Client Global Elite recognition News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83702/ogier-expands-2026-private-client-global-elite-recognition 18 Ogier lawyers have been included, the highest number of all the listed offshore firms. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Cayman Islands private wealth solutions for Latin American high net worth families News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83629/cayman-islands-private-wealth-solutions-for-latin-american-high-net-worth-families A Cayman discretionary trust helps settlors bypass rigid inheritance rules Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The increasing popularity of Cayman Islands foundation companies for family offices and PTC structures News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83637/the-increasing-popularity-of-cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-family-offices-and-ptc-structures The flexibility of FCs means that careful planning must be carried out when designing the constitution and bylaws. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Channel Islands team earns continued recognition in 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83638/channel-islands-team-earns-continued-recognition-in-2026-private-client-global-elite-directory The Private Client Global Elite Directory is based solely on nominations from fellow practitioners and is regarded as one of the most credible markers of excellence in the sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Born this way: The end of illegitimacy in Jersey law and key changes for Jersey trusts News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83612/born-this-way-the-end-of-illegitimacy-in-jersey-law-and-key-changes-for-jersey-trusts Under the previous legal position, the generic terms "children" or "issue" did not automatically extend to illegitimate children. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier in Jersey named Law Firm of the Year at Citywealth IFC Awards News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83594/ogier-in-jersey-named-law-firm-of-the-year-at-citywealth-ifc-awards Jersey’s private wealth offering brings together multiple specialist teams to support trustees, ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices with complex and often cross-border needs. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Shared values as the foundation of lasting family wealth News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83453/shared-values-as-the-foundation-of-lasting-family-wealth Stacy also observed that values are not merely philosophical ideals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Jordan Constable named Rising Star at the Miami Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83378/jordan-constable-named-rising-star-at-the-miami-family-wealth-report-awards-2026 The Family Wealth Report’s annual Miami awards celebrate excellence across the private client and family office sectors within Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Structuring wealth across borders: US and UK tax perspectives News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83352/structuring-wealth-across-borders-us-and-uk-tax-perspectives Cross-border wealth planning rarely allows for the consideration of one country's tax and legal system in isolation. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bermuda Monetary Authority 2026 Business Plan: Overview & Expertise – Banking News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83725/bermuda-monetary-authority-2026-business-plan-overview-ampamp-expertise-ampndash-banking The BMA is the financial regulator in Bermuda responsible for the regulation and supervision of banks. Government Regulation Navigating regulatory shifts across the Cayman Islands, DIFC and ADGM: what fund managers need to know News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83731/navigating-regulatory-shifts-across-the-cayman-islands-difc-and-adgm-what-fund-managers-need-to-know Hybrid structures between Cayman and the Middle East are becoming increasingly complementary Government Regulation Singapore as a global hub for international dispute resolution News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83729/singapore-as-a-global-hub-for-international-dispute-resolution For multinational corporates, financial institutions, investors and states, Singapore offers a neutral, predictable and efficient forum for resolving high-value international disputes in Asia and beyond. Government Regulation The Government consults on fire and rehire proposals under the Employment Rights Act 2025 News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83735/the-government-consults-on-fire-and-rehire-proposals-under-the-employment-rights-act-2025 Employers should note that the changes to the law on variation of contracts will not prevent them from relying on existing variation clauses in staff contracts Government Regulation CIMA rules on segregation of assets for mutual funds and private funds News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83709/cima-rules-on-segregation-of-assets-for-mutual-funds-and-private-funds The operator(s) of a fund must establish, implement, and maintain, (or oversee the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of) strategies, policies, controls, and procedures Government Regulation Directors duties in Guernsey News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83711/directors-duties-in-guernsey A director will be in breach of his duty to act in good faith only if it is shown that he did not honestly consider his action to be in the best interests of the company. Government Regulation ‘Complicating’ compulsory purchase reforms take effect in England News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83717/amplsquocomplicatingamprsquo-compulsory-purchase-reforms-take-effect-in-england The new process allows for earlier vesting of unoccupied or derelict land, and land in unknown ownership. Government Regulation What’s changing in the Employment Rights Act 2025 rollout? Updated timelines, new consultations and practical implications for employers News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83721/whatamprsquos-changing-in-the-employment-rights-act-2025-rollout-updated-timelines-new-consultations-and-practical-implications-for-employers The flexible working consultation closes on 30 April 2026 Government Regulation A practical guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in Jersey News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83691/a-practical-guide-to-lasting-powers-of-attorney-in-jersey LPAs are governed by the Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 ("CSDL"), regulations made under it and the CSDL Code of Practice. Government Regulation AIFMD II in Guernsey – an opportunity hiding in plain sight? News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83692/aifmd-ii-in-guernsey-ampndash-an-opportunity-hiding-in-plain-sight Guernsey has long operated robust AML/CFT regimes aligned with FATF standards Government Regulation Irish Lessors fly free of Indian tax News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83716/irish-lessors-fly-free-of-indian-tax The IATA's ruling resulted in greater certainty of application of the IIDTT to leasing arrangements between Irish companies and Indian lessees Tax Paul Hastings Adds Premier Tax Partner From Band 1 Practice in London News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83689/paul-hastings-adds-premier-tax-partner-from-band-1-practice-in-london Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Alicia Osei has joined as a tax partner in London, further strengthening the firm’s London and global tax platform and expanding its capabilities to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equi Tax Finance Bill 2025 - 2026: Changes to charity tax News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83529/finance-bill-2025-2026-changes-to-charity-tax The changes are intended to close or correct what the government considered to be minor loopholes or aberrations in the current regime. Tax Global Tax Deal Sparks Fear U.S. Law Will Be Tougher to Change News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83460/global-tax-deal-sparks-fear-us-law-will-be-tougher-to-change Mr. Odintz echoed these concerns, pointing to questions circulating in the tax community about how the agreement could place constraints on U.S. tax law. Tax Luxembourg’s New Carried Interest Tax Regime Formally Adopted and Effective as of 2026 News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83416/luxembourgamprsquos-new-carried-interest-tax-regime-formally-adopted-and-effective-as-of-2026 The new regime sets out a very attractive tax framework Tax Luxembourg to reform carried interest tax News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83421/luxembourg-to-reform-carried-interest-tax The new carried interest tax regime will apply regardless of the AIF’s legal form. Tax Navigating corporate and partnership tax in Luxembourg News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83307/navigating-corporate-and-partnership-tax-in-luxembourg For VAT the limitation period expires five years from 31 December of the year in which the sum of money to be collected has fallen due under article 81 paragraph 1 of the VAT Law. Tax Expanded Tax Break in GOP Law Has Startups Talking Restructuring News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83299/expanded-tax-break-in-gop-law-has-startups-talking-restructuring Mr. Bloom said these examples show how the law "just added another compelling reason to be a C corp." Tax Luxembourg tax update: what's new in 2026? News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83280/luxembourg-tax-update-whatamp039s-new-in-2026 The draft law is still under parliamentary review and it is expected that the new regime will be adopted by early 2026. Tax 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 Dentons climbs the rankings in Chambers Germany 2026 News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83733/dentons-climbs-the-rankings-in-chambers-germany-2026 Based on extensive, national-level research, the Chambers Germany guide provides broad coverage of practice areas and an in-depth insight into the best legal talent in this market. Comment, Analysis & Research Babbé’s Disputes & Risk team maintains its legal directories rankings News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83707/babbampeacuteamprsquos-disputes-ampamp-risk-team-maintains-its-legal-directories-rankings Widely acknowledged as the world’s leading legal referral guides, the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners’ rankings are recognition of Babbé LLP’s Disputes & Risk team’s consistently strong performance Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Celebrates Leading Firm Ranking in Jamaica, Plus, Tricia-Gaye O’Connor Recognized as Leading Partner News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83708/dentons-celebrates-leading-firm-ranking-in-jamaica-plus-tricia-gaye-oamprsquoconnor-recognized-as-leading-partner These new rankings reflect the continued growth and strengthening of the Dentons Jamaica team Comment, Analysis & Research Sidley Shortlisted for Deal of the Year and Attorney of the Year at D CEO Mergers & Acquisition Awards 2026 News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83695/sidley-shortlisted-for-deal-of-the-year-and-attorney-of-the-year-at-d-ceo-mergers-ampamp-acquisition-awards-2026 The transaction highlights the continued growth and global integration of India’s healthcare IT sector Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Highlights Exceptional Capabilities With Two Legal 500 Rankings in the British Virgin Islands News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83674/dentons-highlights-exceptional-capabilities-with-two-legal-500-rankings-in-the-british-virgin-islands These results underscore the continued growth and capability of Dentons’ BVI office Comment, Analysis & Research Carey Olsen's BVI dispute resolution team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83677/carey-olsenamp039s-bvi-dispute-resolution-team-is-ranked-band-1-in-chambers-global The Chambers Global Guide ranks the leading lawyers and law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide Comment, Analysis & Research Three Norton Rose Fulbright partners recognized by 2026 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83678/three-norton-rose-fulbright-partners-recognized-by-2026-women-influence-and-power-in-law-awards Stacey oversees the firm’s US operations and administrative teams Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons wins Construction Team of the Year at the Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2026 News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83688/dentons-wins-construction-team-of-the-year-at-the-legal-500-middle-east-and-north-africa-awards-2026 The award celebrates Dentons’ market-leading construction practice Comment, Analysis & Research Chambers Global 2026 recognizes Mayer Brown and T&C in 122 categories with 128 individual lawyers recognized News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83661/chambers-global-2026-recognizes-mayer-brown-and-tampampc-in-122-categories-with-128-individual-lawyers-recognized T&C was recognized in Brazil with a Band One ranking in Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas (eighth consecutive year). Comment, Analysis & Research Higgs & Johnson Earns Top-Tier Recognition in Chambers Global 2026 News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83668/higgs-ampamp-johnson-earns-top-tier-recognition-in-chambers-global-2026 The team has considerable experience overseeing major commercial transactions, including M&A, financings, and capital markets issuances. 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 Maples Group Enhances Jersey Practice with Two New Appointments News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83724/maples-group-enhances-jersey-practice-with-two-new-appointments These strategic additions underscore the Group’s continued commitment to strengthening its Channel Islands presence and supporting client demand across corporate, funds, banking and commercial practice areas. People Moves Mayer Brown expands Tokyo office and Global Corporate & Securities practice with the addition of partner Masahisa Ikeda News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83730/mayer-brown-expands-tokyo-office-and-global-corporate-ampamp-securities-practice-with-the-addition-of-partner-masahisa-ikeda He joins from A&O Shearman, where he previously served as head of the Tokyo office until his departure and held many senior leadership roles across both Shearman & Sterling and A&O Shearman. People Moves Mayer Brown expands Tokyo office and Global Corporate & Securities practice with the addition of partner Masahisa Ikeda News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83734/mayer-brown-expands-tokyo-office-and-global-corporate-ampamp-securities-practice-with-the-addition-of-partner-masahisa-ikeda His addition will further strengthen Mayer Brown’s Tokyo-based US law team People Moves Partner George John appointed Chair of the Federal Communications Commission World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83737/partner-george-john-appointed-chair-of-the-federal-communications-commission-world-radiocommunication-conference-advisory-committee George brings extensive experience across multiple radiocommunication services. People Moves Maples Group Reinforces Commitment to Local Talent Development in the Cayman Islands News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83710/maples-group-reinforces-commitment-to-local-talent-development-in-the-cayman-islands The new appointments, across four of the firm’s practice groups, reflect the continued growth and strength of the Maples Group’s legal services offering. People Moves Dentons Canada welcomes leading senior energy partner Peter Bryan to Calgary office News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83714/dentons-canada-welcomes-leading-senior-energy-partner-peter-bryan-to-calgary-office Peter has led some of Canada’s most significant energy infrastructure initiatives People Moves Sidley Expands Global Finance Practice With Addition of Leah Edelboim in New York News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83696/sidley-expands-global-finance-practice-with-addition-of-leah-edelboim-in-new-york Ms. Edelboim’s arrival follows Sidley’s addition of a series of high-caliber Global Finance partner additions in the last 24 months People Moves Nicole Daley joins White & Case as a partner in Boston News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83698/nicole-daley-joins-white-ampamp-case-as-a-partner-in-boston Daley joins White & Case from another law firm, where she was a partner. People Moves Willkie Adds Banking Regulatory Partner Patrick Hanchey in Dallas News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83699/willkie-adds-banking-regulatory-partner-patrick-hanchey-in-dallas Patrick advises banks and financial institutions on state and federal banking laws, high-stakes regulatory matters, enforcement actions People Moves Paul Hastings Continues Strategic Expansion of Premier Life Sciences Platform With Addition of Corporate Partner in New York News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83704/paul-hastings-continues-strategic-expansion-of-premier-life-sciences-platform-with-addition-of-corporate-partner-in-new-york Tamarelli advises clients on research collaborations and development agreements People Moves English court dismisses state immunity claim over unpaid rent News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83727/english-court-dismisses-state-immunity-claim-over-unpaid-rent The claim for close to £85,000 for unpaid rent and dilapidations was allowed despite the Romanian state objecting on the basis of state immunity. Legal Advice Think insurance when drafting offshore wind contracts, say experts News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83728/think-insurance-when-drafting-offshore-wind-contracts-say-experts Contractors, whose own insurance cover is narrowing, are also pushing back harder on indemnities, liability caps and defects obligations in contracts, which – again, only a few years ago – were positions that developers were generally able to Legal Advice Dentons advises CPI Property Group on debt refinancing and hybrid issuance News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83732/dentons-advises-cpi-property-group-on-debt-refinancing-and-hybrid-issuance The transaction forms part of CPIPG's active liability management strategy. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Swiss Re Corporate Solutions on acquisition of QBE's global trade credit and surety business News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83736/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-swiss-re-corporate-solutions-on-acquisition-of-qbeamp039s-global-trade-credit-and-surety-business The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will strengthen Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ direct credit and surety insurance offering and supports its strategic ambition to diversify its portfolio and capture new growth opportunities. Legal Advice Linklaters unveils new global headquarters at 20 Ropemaker Street in London News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83738/linklaters-unveils-new-global-headquarters-at-20-ropemaker-street-in-london The office, which features more than 500 cycle storage spaces and a dedicated ‘active commuter’ entrance, has been built to the highest environmental standards. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Morrison on acquisition of SuperFreeze Singapore News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83718/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-morrison-on-acquisition-of-superfreeze-singapore Malika and of counsel Yashvini Janakan led the deal team Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Organigram on the acquisition of Sanity Group News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83719/hogan-lovells-advises-organigram-on-the-acquisition-of-sanity-group The acquisition brings together two market leaders in the largest regulated cannabis markets and creates a strong platform for further growth and innovation. Legal Advice Latham Advises on Financing for BayPine’s Acquisition of Relation Insurance Services News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83722/latham-advises-on-financing-for-baypineamprsquos-acquisition-of-relation-insurance-services Firm represents the financing source supporting the private investment firm’s acquisition of the insurance brokerage. Legal Advice Advising on EvolutionX's first investment in the GCC with a US$50m growth capital and debt investment in F&B tech leader Kitopi News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83693/advising-on-evolutionxamp039s-first-investment-in-the-gcc-with-a-us50m-growth-capital-and-debt-investment-in-fampampb-tech-leader-kitopi Our Dubai-based Finance team, led by partner Ciaran Bohnacker and senior associate Szymon Durlo, advised on the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands aspects of the debt financing. Legal Advice Kirkland Represents Gallatin Point Capital on Launch of DS2 Capital News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83694/kirkland-represents-gallatin-point-capital-on-launch-of-ds2-capital DS2 launches with significant institutional backing Legal Advice Cayman Islands upcoming regulation for tokenised funds: Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83712/cayman-islands-upcoming-regulation-for-tokenised-funds-mutual-funds-amendment-bill-2026-and-private-funds-amendment-bill-2026 The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Finds (Amendment) Bill (the Bills) follow earlier 2025 proposals FinTech Consultation proposes to open new digital asset opportunities for Guernsey News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83700/consultation-proposes-to-open-new-digital-asset-opportunities-for-guernsey Bedell Cristin is very experienced in the law and regulation applicable to digital assets across its jurisdictions. FinTech Agentic AI poses new challenges around online payments News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83706/agentic-ai-poses-new-challenges-around-online-payments According to Tilbury, thought also needs to be given to whether enabling agentic AI requires changes to be made to the way liability is allocated currently. FinTech Tailored rules’ for AI chatbots ‘would add to Online Safety Act complexity News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83682/tailored-rulesamprsquo-for-ai-chatbots-amplsquowould-add-to-online-safety-act-complexity The Online Safety Act is wide-ranging and detailed legislation that, among other things, requires certain online service providers to remove illegal content from their platforms. FinTech Tokenisation of Cayman Islands mutual funds: key CIMA conditions and legislative developments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83670/tokenisation-of-cayman-islands-mutual-funds-key-cima-conditions-and-legislative-developments In 2026, the Cayman Islands took a significant step toward formalising the regulatory framework for tokenised funds with the publication of the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill FinTech Legal test for assessing AI patentability clarified in the UK News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83631/legal-test-for-assessing-ai-patentability-clarified-in-the-uk Under the UK Patents Act 1977, inventions are patentable if they are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. FinTech Rethinking Proof of Address in the Age of Digital Finance News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83611/rethinking-proof-of-address-in-the-age-of-digital-finance The question is not whether the current approach to proof of address in the VASP sector is suboptimal it plainly is. FinTech UK government to launch new pipeline for smaller nuclear projects News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83621/uk-government-to-launch-new-pipeline-for-smaller-nuclear-projects The door is being opened to increased private sector under the new initiative, which the government hopes will accelerate enhanced support for, and the subsequent deployment of, advanced nuclear technologies. FinTech Tokenised Funds: The Cayman Islands Cements Position at the Forefront of Financial Innovation News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83597/tokenised-funds-the-cayman-islands-cements-position-at-the-forefront-of-financial-innovation The regulatory clarity now provided by these amendments removes any perceived barriers to institutional adoption. FinTech Australian tribunal decision helps shape how businesses use facial recognition technology News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83599/australian-tribunal-decision-helps-shape-how-businesses-use-facial-recognition-technology The Tribunal partially overturned the Privacy Commissioner's 2024 determination in the case FinTech ESG investing in offshore trusts: Unlocking flexibility in the BVI and Cayman Islands News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83701/esg-investing-in-offshore-trusts-unlocking-flexibility-in-the-bvi-and-cayman-islands Offshore trust legislation allows trustees to delegate investment and management responsibilities, empowering families to directly pursue ESG investments. Planet SOS Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group named a 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83524/mayer-brownamprsquos-global-energy-group-named-a-2025-ampldquopractice-group-of-the-yearamprdquo-by-law360 Mayer Brown’s Energy practice brings decades of experience across the oil, natural gas, LNG, and power sectors. Planet SOS Victorian government announces August offshore wind auction News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83467/victorian-government-announces-august-offshore-wind-auction The design of the auction is yet to be released, but will be announced following consultation with the offshore wind energy industry. Planet SOS Sustainability, supply chain and ESG: climate change challenges to consider for 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83446/sustainability-supply-chain-and-esg-climate-change-challenges-to-consider-for-2026 In the EU and UK, legislative developments providing for regulatory oversight of ESG ratings will help to promote transparency around methodologies Planet SOS Consultation on NSW hybrid renewable project agreement opens News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83401/consultation-on-nsw-hybrid-renewable-project-agreement-opens The proposed hybrid LTESA would sit alongside the existing Generation LTESA designed for stand-alone generation projects Planet SOS Final review of Australia’s National Electricity Market published News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83384/final-review-of-australiaamprsquos-national-electricity-market-published The final report also mandates that participants in the NEM must provide transparent data on availability and responsiveness of dispatchable resources. Planet SOS Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer introduces ESG Regulatory Atlas to support organisations facing growing sustainability challenges News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83325/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-introduces-esg-regulatory-atlas-to-support-organisations-facing-growing-sustainability-challenges It is the latest in a suite of tools created to help clients understand and maintain compliance against the growing array of ESG legal requirements Planet SOS 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 Delaware Chancery Court Enforces Capital Calls Based on Subscription Documents and Contract Terms in a Partnership Agreement News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83713/delaware-chancery-court-enforces-capital-calls-based-on-subscription-documents-and-contract-terms-in-a-partnership-agreement The Fund’s partnership agreement capped capital calls at each limited partner’s “Contingent Subscription” Court Cases Non-resident sports agents and permanent establishment in Italy: practical takeaways from a landmark ruling News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83720/non-resident-sports-agents-and-permanent-establishment-in-italy-practical-takeaways-from-a-landmark-ruling For the first time, an Italian Judge has clearly delineated the boundary between international agency activity and domestic tax obligations. Court Cases Australian courts adopt a context-based approach to contractual notice disputes News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83684/australian-courts-adopt-a-context-based-approach-to-contractual-notice-disputes While precision remains important when drafting contractual notices, contractors and developers seeking timely and efficient delivery of projects should welcome this shift. Court Cases Australian courts adopt a context-based approach to contractual notice disputes News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83687/australian-courts-adopt-a-context-based-approach-to-contractual-notice-disputes While precision remains important when drafting contractual notices, contractors and developers seeking timely and efficient delivery of projects should welcome this shift. Court Cases Mediation becoming inescapable as South African courts crack down News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83652/mediation-becoming-inescapable-as-south-african-courts-crack-down Courts have indicated that mediation is a compulsory procedural step, and failure to comply can result in matters being struck from the roll, even where parties jointly wish to proceed directly to trial. Court Cases Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: What the Swiss Court decision means for investors News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83655/credit-suisse-at1-bonds-what-the-swiss-court-decision-means-for-investors Against this backdrop, treaty-based arbitration claims brought by foreign investors have taken on increased importance. Court Cases DIFC judgment confirms scope of interim relief News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83641/difc-judgment-confirms-scope-of-interim-relief The court’s approach suggests that freezing orders may be granted even where the DIFC courts lack jurisdiction over the underlying substantive dispute Court Cases Court of Appeal provides clarity for lenders amid ‘mortgage prisoner’ concerns News Team Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83569/court-of-appeal-provides-clarity-for-lenders-amid-amplsquomortgage-prisoneramprsquo-concerns This issue became widespread among borrowers who had taken out mortgages with Northern Rock before the financial crisis. Court Cases Privy Council confirms just and equitable winding up of Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83547/privy-council-confirms-just-and-equitable-winding-up-of-cayman-islands-exempted-limited-partnerships The Privy Council accordingly dismissed the appeal. Court Cases Dentons Lee wins landmark appellate victory in Asan Baebang Mobile District case News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83407/dentons-lee-wins-landmark-appellate-victory-in-asan-baebang-mobile-district-case The appellate ruling further reaffirmed legal stability for recruitment report acceptance in local housing cooperative projects. Court Cases