Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:17:54 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Blandy & Blandy Ranked as a Top Tier Firm in Chambers High Net Worth Guide News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81829/blandy-ampamp-blandy-ranked-as-a-top-tier-firm-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide Chambers and Partners has dedicated 35 years to researching and ranking the world’s best lawyers. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Advising Cavendish on acquisition of GlenQ Private Wealth Limited's trust company business News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81696/advising-cavendish-on-acquisition-of-glenq-private-wealth-limitedamp039s-trust-company-business Our team led by Corporate partner Kevin McQuillan, senior associate Luke Steele and associate Angharad Prescott, acted as lead counsel to Cavendish. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bermuda: An Introduction to Offshore Trusts News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81649/bermuda-an-introduction-to-offshore-trusts Bermuda trust law is very largely based on English trust law Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Fox Rothschild’s Pittsburgh Office Moving to Six PPG Place News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81658/fox-rothschildamprsquos-pittsburgh-office-moving-to-six-ppg-place The space keeps pace with the changing workplace. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The interrelation of family wealth and family offices News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81599/the-interrelation-of-family-wealth-and-family-offices The estimated wealth of families with family offices currently stands at US$5.5 trillion and is expected to grow to US$9.5 trillion by 2030 – a 189% increase. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family Investment Companies: A solution for long-term wealth preservation News Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81560/family-investment-companies-a-solution-for-long-term-wealth-preservation A FIC incorporated in the UK will be subject to corporation tax on its profits Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Inheritance disputes and changing attitudes to family wealth: Mark Keenan for The Telegraph News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81525/inheritance-disputes-and-changing-attitudes-to-family-wealth-mark-keenan-for-the-telegraph Mark also reflected on the shift in approach among some high-net-worth families Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Chambers High Net Worth 2025: Band 1 Ranking for Ninth Consecutive Year News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81504/chambers-high-net-worth-2025-band-1-ranking-for-ninth-consecutive-year The Guide praised the Firm as “very strong in both contentious and non-contentious matters,” highlighting our team’s “deep expertise in trust law and local regulatory frameworks.” Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Preserving legacies: Why mediation is the gold standard for family wealth disputes in Singapore News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81460/preserving-legacies-why-mediation-is-the-gold-standard-for-family-wealth-disputes-in-singapore The most formidable threat to a family dynasty often comes from within. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Dentons in New Zealand celebrates Band 1 recognition in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81439/dentons-in-new-zealand-celebrates-band-1-recognition-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2025 The Chambers and Partners HNW Guide is one of the most distinguished and authoritative legal rankings worldwide Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Correcting the Course: Court unwinds Cayman Islands trust on settlor's application News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81818/correcting-the-course-court-unwinds-cayman-islands-trust-on-settloramp039s-application The decision confirms the court's wide and flexible, but not unlimited jurisdiction under section 64A. Government Regulation Is there a requirement to file a Shareholders' Agreement under Jersey law? News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81824/is-there-a-requirement-to-file-a-shareholdersamp039-agreement-under-jersey-law A company’s constitutional documents are filed with the Registry Government Regulation From contractors to employees: tax and employment law risks for Irish sporting bodies News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81825/from-contractors-to-employees-tax-and-employment-law-risks-for-irish-sporting-bodies There has also been a growing concern in the Irish sporting industry over Revenue investigations initially focussed on GAA county boards. Government Regulation Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81826/guernsey-funds-legal-and-regulatory-update The new Listing Rules came into effect on 11 August 2025. Government Regulation A Guide to Transferring Shares in a Local Company News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81827/a-guide-to-transferring-shares-in-a-local-company Director approval is often required under a local company’s articles of association before the register can be updated, and directors usually have discretion to refuse a transfer. Government Regulation PRA consults on implementation of Basel 3.1 and adjustments to market risk framework News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81830/pra-consults-on-implementation-of-basel-31-and-adjustments-to-market-risk-framework The PRA emphasises that these proposals aim to improve proportionality Government Regulation The case for payment regulations in the Crown Dependencies News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81799/the-case-for-payment-regulations-in-the-crown-dependencies The EU and UK have payments regulatory frameworks that are already ahead of those in the Crown Dependencies (CDs). Both are in the process of making further improvements to those frameworks. Government Regulation Eversheds Sutherland augments its position in the Czech Republic News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81801/eversheds-sutherland-augments-its-position-in-the-czech-republic The combined team will form one of the largest and most comprehensive real estate legal offerings in Prague. Government Regulation New anti-fraud laws come into force in the UK on 1 September 2025 News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81813/new-anti-fraud-laws-come-into-force-in-the-uk-on-1-september-2025 This will be relevant to companies when assessing exposure to liability in relation to the conduct of their senior managers Government Regulation SEC Staff Weighs in on Expanded Retail Access to Private Funds News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81780/sec-staff-weighs-in-on-expanded-retail-access-to-private-funds Consistent with this policy, the SEC staff would not grant acceleration of a CEF’s registration statement without a commitment by the fund to impose these restrictions Government Regulation Pillar Two Mourant Jersey and Guernsey outlook News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81820/pillar-two-mourant-jersey-and-guernsey-outlook Instead, it introduced the MCIT at a rate of 15% which is applicable to relevant Jersey constituent entities which are not Excluded Entities nor subject to application of the de minimis exemption. Tax Luxembourg tax authorities clarify CIV exemption criteria for investment funds News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81806/luxembourg-tax-authorities-clarify-civ-exemption-criteria-for-investment-funds The Circular provides much needed clarity for investment fund structures Tax Passing it on: planning in anticipation of a gift tax News Team Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81637/passing-it-on-planning-in-anticipation-of-a-gift-tax The annual exemption for gifts has remained at £3,000 since 1984 (an inflationary increase would be close to £10,000 now). Tax The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tax-exempt organizations News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81613/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-and-tax-exempt-organizations The OBBBA modifies the excise tax on net investment income paid by certain private colleges and universities under section 4968. Tax Boardroom Briefing: The rise of Jersey established, UK tax resident Family Investment Companies News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81544/boardroom-briefing-the-rise-of-jersey-established-uk-tax-resident-family-investment-companies Ogier Global additionally offers the option of a hybrid board model, where family member directors sit alongside Ogier-appointed directors. Tax Italy introduces 5% VAT rate on art sales and imports: A strategic boost for the art market News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81527/italy-introduces-5-vat-rate-on-art-sales-and-imports-a-strategic-boost-for-the-art-market Each transaction must therefore be carefully assessed to determine the applicable VAT regime Tax Luxembourg Government proposes reform of carried interest tax regime News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81477/luxembourg-government-proposes-reform-of-carried-interest-tax-regime This bill, together with the laws implementing an inpatriate tax regime and clarifying the use of alphabet classes of shares, gives yet another tool to employers to attract and retain talent. Tax Tax Legislative Updates in The Bahamas (2025) News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81420/tax-legislative-updates-in-the-bahamas-2025 VAT registrants are no longer able to claim VAT credits on goods or services acquired for major construction activity Tax Avoiding the 10 year anniversary tax risks in British death in services schemes News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81286/avoiding-the-10-year-anniversary-tax-risks-in-british-death-in-services-schemes It may also be a good opportunity to update and modernise the trust terms Tax Land and buildings transaction tax reform ‘overdue’, says expert News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81293/land-and-buildings-transaction-tax-reform-amplsquooverdueamprsquo-says-expert One of its proposals is to exempt, from the LBTT, the transfer of units within Co-ownership Authorised Contractual Schemes (CoACS) Tax Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025 nominations News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81816/chambers-uk-bar-awards-2025-nominations The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research Appleby Platinum Sponsor of the 9th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81828/appleby-platinum-sponsor-of-the-9th-annual-european-fund-finance-symposium Partner Paul Worsnop, within the corporate department in Jersey will be part of a the panel discussing: “Securitisation and Fund Finance Products”. Comment, Analysis & Research Senior Partner Debby Lim named Woman of the Year in Restructuring by International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81831/senior-partner-debby-lim-named-woman-of-the-year-in-restructuring-by-international-womenamp039s-insolvency-and-restructuring-confederation Congratulations, Debby, on this well-deserved recognition! Comment, Analysis & Research Four of Ogier’s dispute resolution experts named top offshore litigators by Asian Legal Business News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81800/four-of-ogieramprsquos-dispute-resolution-experts-named-top-offshore-litigators-by-asian-legal-business Four of the lawyers featured on the list are part of Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team based in Asia. Comment, Analysis & Research A&O Shearman posts USD3.7bn revenue, marking strong first year News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81804/aampampo-shearman-posts-usd37bn-revenue-marking-strong-first-year In its first year, A&O Shearman advanced its strategy to be the firm of choice for the world’s leading global businesses. Comment, Analysis & Research Why Brisbane, like all Olympics, will face a serious cost blowout News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81764/why-brisbane-like-all-olympics-will-face-a-serious-cost-blowout The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has in the last decade attempted to reform the games and reduce the cost of hosting. Comment, Analysis & Research Innovation Award Individual Finalist: Niketa Patel, Mayer Brown News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81768/innovation-award-individual-finalist-niketa-patel-mayer-brown Overcoming inertia and resistance to change is always a challenge Comment, Analysis & Research Walkers' Bermuda office welcomed eight legal interns for annual internship programme News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81713/walkersamp039-bermuda-office-welcomed-eight-legal-interns-for-annual-internship-programme The programme marked a rewarding and engaging summer, highlighting our continued commitment to investing in the future of Bermuda's legal talent. Comment, Analysis & Research Best Lawyers® Recognizes 172 Stinson Attorneys in 2026 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America® List News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81716/best-lawyersampreg-recognizes-172-stinson-attorneys-in-2026-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-americaampreg-list The attorneys represent 13 of the firm’s office locations and are recognized across a diverse range of practice areas Comment, Analysis & Research Best Lawyers® Honors 490 Womble Attorneys Across 2026 Editions News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81717/best-lawyersampreg-honors-490-womble-attorneys-across-2026-editions Established in 1983, Best Lawyers® publishes annual rankings of attorneys across a wide range of legal practice areas Comment, Analysis & Research Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68241/ethical-investment-latest-for-charities-on-striking-the-right-balance How should charity trustees approach the thorny issue of avoiding investments that conflict with their charity’s purposes whilst at the same time trying to maximise financial returns? This was the dilemma at the heart of a recent High Court ruling Charity & Philanthropy Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs News Team Thursday, April 07, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67795/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-daos-defi-and-nfts One of the most important considerations, as explained further below, is the Cayman Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) and how it might impact a project. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Russia Sanctions: Reporting obligations in BVI, Cayman, and Anguilla News Team Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67668/russia-sanctions-reporting-obligations-in-bvi-cayman-and-anguilla Bermuda was not included in the UKOTs to which the 2019 Russia-UK Regulations were extended. Offshore and IFC Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer strengthens Middle East Corporate capabilities with Riyadh hire News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81809/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-strengthens-middle-east-corporate-capabilities-with-riyadh-hire Sarosh Mewawalla appointed Joint Managing Partner for the Middle East and relocated to Riyadh along with partner Danila Logofet earlier this year People Moves Deputy District Judge Appointments News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81815/deputy-district-judge-appointments They will be taking on this role alongside their full-time practice in Chambers, and look forward to the additional experience this will bring and the opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice. People Moves Vicky Olivier Joins Baker & Partners Jersey News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81817/vicky-olivier-joins-baker-ampamp-partners-jersey Vicky joins Baker & Partners following several years with Babbé LLP in Guernsey. People Moves Ogier expands banking and finance leadership with two new partner appointments in Luxembourg law firm News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81819/ogier-expands-banking-and-finance-leadership-with-two-new-partner-appointments-in-luxembourg-law-firm Ogier's 15-lawyer Banking and Finance team in Luxembourg continues to expand in response to client needs across a diverse set of financing disciplines People Moves Bird & Bird hires corporate crime, compliance and ESG expert David Schreuders as new partner News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81821/bird-ampamp-bird-hires-corporate-crime-compliance-and-esg-expert-david-schreuders-as-new-partner David’s practice has a strong international focus and spans multiple sectors People Moves Appleby expands Hong Kong funds team with new appointments News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81810/appleby-expands-hong-kong-funds-team-with-new-appointments Both join with strong backgrounds in cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal matters. People Moves Senior private client appointment for Collas Crill in Cayman News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81766/senior-private-client-appointment-for-collas-crill-in-cayman Prior to joining Collas Crill, Dinesh worked most recently for a leading offshore law firm in The Bahamas People Moves Chris Bowers Joins Morrison Foerster as Chief Innovation and Information Officer News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81774/chris-bowers-joins-morrison-foerster-as-chief-innovation-and-information-officer Bowers managed its global product engineering and cloud-based infrastructure function and served on both the Finance and IT leadership teams. People Moves Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar Returns to Cooley News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81760/former-solicitor-general-elizabeth-prelogar-returns-to-cooley In her role as Solicitor General, Prelogar oversaw all of the US government’s litigation in the Supreme Court People Moves Dentons Rodyk Set to Welcome Leading Family Law Practitioner Wong Kai Yun News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81762/dentons-rodyk-set-to-welcome-leading-family-law-practitioner-wong-kai-yun Kai Yun joins from Chia Wong Chambers LLC, where she was Co-Managing Director, and brings with her over two decades of experience in family law. People Moves Walkers supports GLP's strategic expansion with US$1.5 billion ADIA investment News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81822/walkers-supports-glpamp039s-strategic-expansion-with-us15-billion-adia-investment The investment – anchored by an initial US$500 million capital deployment – reinforces GLP's financial strength and fuels its expansion Legal Advice Charles Russell Speechlys advises Qraft Group on launch of the Qraft Soliton Fund 01 September 2025 News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81798/charles-russell-speechlys-advises-qraft-group-on-launch-of-the-qraft-soliton-fund-01-september-2025 The Fund will invest in global listed equities, derivatives and fixed income. Legal Advice Conyers Coverage Issue 13 – Summer Edition 2025 News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81802/conyers-coverage-issue-13-ampndash-summer-edition-2025 At Conyers, we remain committed to keeping you informed and providing valuable resources that support your success. Legal Advice Mayer Brown advises Magellan Partners Group on entering into exclusive negotiations with Worldline for the acquisition of MeTS News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81807/mayer-brown-advises-magellan-partners-group-on-entering-into-exclusive-negotiations-with-worldline-for-the-acquisition-of-mets The completion of the transaction also remains subject to precedent conditions. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Legal Advice Linklaters advises Yuzhou Group on the successful restructuring of its US$6.7bn offshore debt News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81808/linklaters-advises-yuzhou-group-on-the-successful-restructuring-of-its-us67bn-offshore-debt Linklaters' cross-jurisdictional multidisciplinary team worked closely with Yuzhou Group Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Conscious Investment Management on affordable housing debt financing News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81811/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-conscious-investment-management-on-affordable-housing-debt-financing CIM is a dedicated impact investment fund manager whose vision is to unlock the power of mainstream investment markets to fund assets that create positive social and environmental impact. Legal Advice Appleby recognised for continued carbon reduction progress with Planet Mark News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81812/appleby-recognised-for-continued-carbon-reduction-progress-with-planet-mark The Group supports local communities, charitable projects and responsible business practices across its international network of offices. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Opera Group Limited on acquisition of HFL Limited News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81814/carey-olsen-advises-opera-group-limited-on-acquisition-of-hfl-limited The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, after which Opera's combined assets under administration will be more than US$37 billion. Legal Advice Ropes & Gray Advised GI Partners on Flexential Continuation Vehicle and Strategic Investment News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81784/ropes-ampamp-gray-advised-gi-partners-on-flexential-continuation-vehicle-and-strategic-investment The Ropes & Gray team includes private equity partners Brandon Howald Legal Advice Dentons advises J&T Banka on refinancing Galeria Północna shopping center News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81786/dentons-advises-jampampt-banka-on-refinancing-galeria-pampoacute%C5%82nocna-shopping-center Dentons' team provided comprehensive support for the lender Legal Advice We’re pleased to announce a record turnover of £181m News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81803/weamprsquore-pleased-to-announce-a-record-turnover-of-amppound181m The strong financial results follow another successful year FinTech Insights from the BMA’s Discussion Paper on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Bermuda’s Financial Sector News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81748/insights-from-the-bmaamprsquos-discussion-paper-on-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-bermudaamprsquos-financial-sector The BMA is taking a consultative approach to ensure that the proposed regulatory framework is fit for purpose while adhering to international standards. FinTech End of payment tokens regulation transition period signals ‘new phase’ for UAE digital asset regulation News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81754/end-of-payment-tokens-regulation-transition-period-signals-amplsquonew-phaseamprsquo-for-uae-digital-asset-regulation The regulation now fully applies across mainland UAE, excluding the financial free zones, and businesses operating in the digital payment token space must ensure they are fully licensed or registered to continue offering services. FinTech Dentons wins Silver in global 2025 Step Two Awards for innovative Document Management Solution News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81700/dentons-wins-silver-in-global-2025-step-two-awards-for-innovative-document-management-solution As part of the award announcement, Dentons received high praise from the judging panel for its innovative approach to document management and workflow design. FinTech Shoosmiths technology team contributes to two Legal 500 global guides on AI and technology law News Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81616/shoosmiths-technology-team-contributes-to-two-legal-500-global-guides-on-ai-and-technology-law The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides are global publications offering a pragmatic overview of law and practice across multiple jurisdictions. FinTech Planning for age assurance: the challenges facing the introduction of Australia’s social media age restriction laws News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81586/planning-for-age-assurance-the-challenges-facing-the-introduction-of-australiaamprsquos-social-media-age-restriction-laws No one disagrees with the objective of improving children’s online safety FinTech Carey Olsen advises on launch of Frachtis, a pre-seed crypto fund News Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81578/carey-olsen-advises-on-launch-of-frachtis-a-pre-seed-crypto-fund Frachtis has received backing from leading blockchain-focused investors including Theta Capital, RockawayX and Cyber Fund FinTech How DAC 8 affects crypto assets in investment funds News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81545/how-dac-8-affects-crypto-assets-in-investment-funds DAC 8 act as the European counterpart to OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework. FinTech Why Computer Software is too vague for trademark protection - and why it matters News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81523/why-computer-software-is-too-vague-for-trademark-protection-and-why-it-matters The type of digital item authenticated by the NFT must be specified". FinTech America charts ‘fundamentally divergent path’ from EU on AI with new action plan News Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81457/america-charts-amplsquofundamentally-divergent-pathamprsquo-from-eu-on-ai-with-new-action-plan The action plan states that “to maintain global leadership in AI, America’s private sector must be unencumbered by bureaucratic red tape.” FinTech New plan charts path forward for Victoria’s renewable energy transition News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81732/new-plan-charts-path-forward-for-victoriaamprsquos-renewable-energy-transition Under proposed reforms, VicGrid will be responsible for coordinating the procurement of VTP transmission projects. Planet SOS European Green Bonds and Luxembourg’s role in shaping sustainable finance News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81664/european-green-bonds-and-luxembourgamprsquos-role-in-shaping-sustainable-finance Europe’s shift from voluntary principles to the legally binding European Green Bonds label has cemented its status as the reference point for global sustainable finance. Planet SOS World court: states have climate obligations under international law News Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81403/world-court-states-have-climate-obligations-under-international-law The ICJ’s intervention is the latest by a court amidst increasing focus on states’ climate-related obligations by international courts. Planet SOS Capacity Investment Scheme streamlined by Australia federal government News Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81390/capacity-investment-scheme-streamlined-by-australia-federal-government Bowen acknowledged that while the Capacity Investment Scheme provides industry investment certainty, the sector still faces challenges in relation to social licenses Planet SOS Philippines offshore wind auction to boost development and investor confidence News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81361/philippines-offshore-wind-auction-to-boost-development-and-investor-confidence If successful, GEA-5 is expected to unlock billions of dollars in investment, create thousands of green jobs, and position the Philippines as a regional leader in offshore wind. Planet SOS Climate litigation hit top courts worldwide in 2024 News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81234/climate-litigation-hit-top-courts-worldwide-in-2024 The latest edition of an annual report on climate litigation by the Grantham Research Institute has identified a noticeable broadening in the types of businesses being targeted, and that many cases are now reaching the highest courts. Planet SOS Ireland’s renewable transport fuel policy provides some clarity for providers and investors News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81117/irelandamprsquos-renewable-transport-fuel-policy-provides-some-clarity-for-providers-and-investors The policy includes the renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO), a legal requirement for fuel suppliers to blend a certain percentage of renewable fuels into their products. Planet SOS Net zero-aligned UK transition plan duties consulted on News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81058/net-zero-aligned-uk-transition-plan-duties-consulted-on Many businesses already develop and disclose their own climate-related transition plans Planet SOS Who will lead the charge on hotel sustainability in uncertain times? News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80862/who-will-lead-the-charge-on-hotel-sustainability-in-uncertain-times Even as regulatory frameworks such as the Energy Performance Buildings Directive and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards gain traction, many developers Planet SOS Irish energy developers and investors must review ORESS Tonn Nua terms News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80848/irish-energy-developers-and-investors-must-review-oress-tonn-nua-terms The auction will operate under a two-way contract for difference mechanism Planet SOS Macfarlanes secures landmark strike-out for PRS in collective action over royalty distribution policies News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81785/macfarlanes-secures-landmark-strike-out-for-prs-in-collective-action-over-royalty-distribution-policies The judgment relates to Mr Rowntree’s application to pursue collective proceedings against PRS Court Cases Status misclassification: WRC applies Irish Supreme Court guidance to RTÉ case News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81750/status-misclassification-wrc-applies-irish-supreme-court-guidance-to-rtampeacute-case This decision highlights the challenges in defining the true nature of working relationships. Court Cases Jardine Strategic: Privy Council rejects efforts to shut dissenters out, abolishes 138-year old privilege rule with likely impact on Cayman Islands' Torchlight exception News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81708/jardine-strategic-privy-council-rejects-efforts-to-shut-dissenters-out-abolishes-138-year-old-privilege-rule-with-likely-impact-on-cayman-islandsamp039-torchlight-exception The Privy Council dismissed the appeal, holding that a shareholder's standing is not restricted to only those shareholders who took their interest before the Notice Date Court Cases Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81710/hong-kong-and-australian-courts-recognise-principles-of-segregation-in-cayman-spcs The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure. Court Cases Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81712/hong-kong-and-australian-courts-recognise-principles-of-segregation-in-cayman-spcs The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure. Court Cases Mauritius as an Ideal Seat for Arbitration News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81661/mauritius-as-an-ideal-seat-for-arbitration Mr Desai argued that the arbitration clause governed the initial contract only and for which he had already been paid. Court Cases PRC: Supreme People’s Court Sets New Benchmarks with Latest Judicial Interpretation and Model Cases News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81670/prc-supreme-peopleamprsquos-court-sets-new-benchmarks-with-latest-judicial-interpretation-and-model-cases Strictly limiting the abuse of non-compete clauses to balance employees’ freedom of employment choice a Court Cases Reed Smith secures time served sentence in DOJ crypto case News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81657/reed-smith-secures-time-served-sentence-in-doj-crypto-case Initially the Department of Justice had characterized the case as a $577 million fraud matter, calling it one of the largest crypto fraud cases ever Court Cases Wrongful dismissal in Hong Kong: Lessons for employers across Asia News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81612/wrongful-dismissal-in-hong-kong-lessons-for-employers-across-asia The Plaintiff, Mr. Hu, was employed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Alba Asia Limited on a three-year fixed-term contract. Court Cases Appleby’s Immersive ‘Moot Court’ Project Brings Law to Life for Bermuda Interns News Team Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81584/applebyamprsquos-immersive-amplsquomoot-courtamprsquo-project-brings-law-to-life-for-bermuda-interns Appleby looks forward to welcoming next year’s moot competition Court Cases