Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:08:22 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Carey Olsen shortlisted for two STEP Private Client Awards News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81053/carey-olsen-shortlisted-for-two-step-private-client-awards This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Awards Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Rising stars at Ogier named in eprivateclient's 2025 Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders list News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80963/rising-stars-at-ogier-named-in-eprivateclientamp039s-2025-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders-list The annual list by eprivateclient recognises, introduces and promotes outstanding professionals and talent based in the Crown Dependencies. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Senior Associate Melissa Wong named in 2025 eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80940/senior-associate-melissa-wong-named-in-2025-eprivateclient-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders Melissa is a Senior Associate within the Corporate department in the Isle of Man, specialising in Private Client & Trusts work. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Womble Bond Dickinson wins Private Client Law Firm at eprivateclient Excellence Awards News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80948/womble-bond-dickinson-wins-private-client-law-firm-at-eprivateclient-excellence-awards WBD was recognised for being the top private client team in the country Wealth, Trusts and Family Office NextGen Leaders list accolade for Bedell Cristin's Ema Francisco News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80915/nextgen-leaders-list-accolade-for-bedell-cristinamp039s-ema-francisco Recognition is based on the stature of the employer, feedback from senior industry figures, and the active involvement of individuals in business development and promoting good organisational culture. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Harneys wins Specialist Wealth Management Award from WealthBriefingAsia News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80835/harneys-wins-specialist-wealth-management-award-from-wealthbriefingasia The awards celebrate the best in the wealth management industry, recognising outstanding achievement, innovation, and excellence across various categories. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Walkers contentious trust specialists named '2025 eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders' News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80838/walkers-contentious-trust-specialists-named-amp0392025-eprivateclient-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leadersamp039 Associate Kellie, who works in our Guernsey office and specialises in trust litigation acting for trustees, has been included in the list for the fifth time. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Leading law firm for wealth management in Asia Pacific and Greater China News Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80818/leading-law-firm-for-wealth-management-in-asia-pacific-and-greater-china With a private client and tax team of over 40 in Asia and over 200 across 17 offices globally, Withers continues to be the world's largest law firm for wealth management. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office AI-Personalised Video Technology News Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80801/ai-personalised-video-technology test Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Meet Ogier's philanthropy expert Josephine Howe News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80396/meet-ogieramp039s-philanthropy-expert-josephine-howe Josephine remains firmly at the top of the league and is listed in Private Client Global Elite's directory of the world's most highly regarded private client lawyers. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Latest ACMA data shows continuing regulator focus on Australian spam enforcement News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81070/latest-acma-data-shows-continuing-regulator-focus-on-australian-spam-enforcement The report highlights that the ACMA’s broader consumer protection efforts have also seen strong results. Government Regulation Pensions Ombudsman highlights need for accuracy and clarity in standard communications News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81071/pensions-ombudsman-highlights-need-for-accuracy-and-clarity-in-standard-communications Mr S asked to receive the final bonus he was expecting, amounting to approximately £40,000. Government Regulation New wave of regulatory innovations enhances Guernsey funds offering News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81080/new-wave-of-regulatory-innovations-enhances-guernsey-funds-offering The changes include updates to the Private Investment Funds regime, Prospectus Rules and a new application portal. Government Regulation New UK guidance on restrictions on non-disclosure agreements News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81082/new-uk-guidance-on-restrictions-on-non-disclosure-agreements Employers who use template agreements that include NDAs should also take steps to make sure that they are ready to include updated wording Government Regulation Misconduct under UK law – is dismissal inevitable? News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81083/misconduct-under-uk-law-ampndash-is-dismissal-inevitable Dismissal does not end an employer’s obligations. Government Regulation Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81085/data-use-and-access-act-2025 DUAA is wide-ranging legislation and will impact other aspects of charities' and other organisations' data protection compliance. Government Regulation CC30: Updated Guidance on Appointing New Trustees News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81060/cc30-updated-guidance-on-appointing-new-trustees The guidance encourages having a group of trustees with a mix of technical skills, sector knowledge, community connections and lived experience. Government Regulation The British Virgin Islands and the FATF “Monitoring List” News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81037/the-british-virgin-islands-and-the-fatf-ampldquomonitoring-listamprdquo The BVI’s addition to the Monitoring List should not impact any existing representations or commitments made by tax authorities Government Regulation Simplified Due Diligence in Bermuda News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81038/simplified-due-diligence-in-bermuda Simplified Due Diligence (SDD) and Reduced Due Diligence (RDD) are legally permitted and regulatory-endorsed tools under Bermuda’s Proceeds of Crime (Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing) Regulations 2008. Government Regulation Impact of Privacy Law on Bermuda Business News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81039/impact-of-privacy-law-on-bermuda-business Many businesses in Bermuda have a global reach Government Regulation Staying behind but planning ahead: tax efficient planning when non-doms leave the UK but their children remain News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81073/staying-behind-but-planning-ahead-tax-efficient-planning-when-non-doms-leave-the-uk-but-their-children-remain The recent tax changes have made trust planning less attractive for settlors who chose to stay in the UK longer term Tax New pension fund VAT recovery rules require attention from trustees and employers News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80992/new-pension-fund-vat-recovery-rules-require-attention-from-trustees-and-employers That’s without the complication of worrying about VAT grouping or setting the trustees up as a service provider to the employer. Tax Luxembourg carried interest and special tax reform ‘good news’ for businesses News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80993/luxembourg-carried-interest-and-special-tax-reform-amplsquogood-newsamprsquo-for-businesses The new regime is designed to attract top-tier fund managers by offering a clear and competitive tax structure, aiming to reinforce Luxembourg’s appeal as a base for private equity and venture capital operations. Tax Norton Rose Fulbright gains tax insurance underwriting partner in Washington, DC News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80996/norton-rose-fulbright-gains-tax-insurance-underwriting-partner-in-washington-dc Arrival of Jeff Korenblatt signals firm’s doubling down on high-growth tax insurance and renewable energy tax markets Tax Warning to UK snack manufacturers as tribunal confirms VAT treatment of mini poppadoms News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80796/warning-to-uk-snack-manufacturers-as-tribunal-confirms-vat-treatment-of-mini-poppadoms Under the Act, certain products, such as potato crisps and similar snacks, are excluded from the 0% VAT rate typically applied to food. Tax UK tax tribunal issues beefed up practice direction on ADR News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80595/uk-tax-tribunal-issues-beefed-up-practice-direction-on-adr The practice direction states that the FTT’s rules empower it to direct parties to engage in ADR in appropriate cases, subject to considering the views of the parties. Tax Changes to foreign resident tax withholding impact buyers and sellers of Australian real estate News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80579/changes-to-foreign-resident-tax-withholding-impact-buyers-and-sellers-of-australian-real-estate Buyers or lessees must withhold FRCGW at settlement of a transaction unless the seller or landlord provides an ATO clearance certificate Tax Why the Cayman Islands continues to be a popular jurisdiction for offshore funds News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80570/why-the-cayman-islands-continues-to-be-a-popular-jurisdiction-for-offshore-funds The dominance of the Cayman Islands in the offshore funds market is due to a combination of its tax neutrality Tax New single UK tax on share transfers to be introduced News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80421/new-single-uk-tax-on-share-transfers-to-be-introduced It is currently proposed that the new tax will be introduced in 2027. Tax UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80319/uk-spring-statement-2025-tax-anti-avoidance-rules-with-criminal-sanction-target-staffing-supply-chain Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation Tax Advocate Corbett represents the Channel Islands in the Spear's Family Law Index News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81069/advocate-corbett-represents-the-channel-islands-in-the-spearamp039s-family-law-index Barbara is the only family lawyer in the Channel Islands to be included in the list Comment, Analysis & Research Guernsey’s improved PIF regime is good news for venture capital funds News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81062/guernseyamprsquos-improved-pif-regime-is-good-news-for-venture-capital-funds These changes aren't just regulatory housekeeping Comment, Analysis & Research Vault and Chambers recognize Mayer Brown among best for associate satisfaction News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81042/vault-and-chambers-recognize-mayer-brown-among-best-for-associate-satisfaction Vault recognized Mayer Brown at number 8 on its list of the Best Law Firms to Work For Comment, Analysis & Research Linklaters Wins The M&A Advisor’s M&A Deal of the Year and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year Awards News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81043/linklaters-wins-the-mampampa-advisoramprsquos-mampampa-deal-of-the-year-and-corporatestrategic-deal-of-the-year-awards A U.S.-Germany team received the M&A Deal of the Year award Comment, Analysis & Research Starting up a hedge fund in Hong Kong? Should I use a Hong Kong, BVI, or Cayman Islands structure? News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81023/starting-up-a-hedge-fund-in-hong-kong-should-i-use-a-hong-kong-bvi-or-cayman-islands-structure This allows managers to align their fund’s setup with strategic goals, whether targeting global institutional capital or regional investors. Comment, Analysis & Research Five Latham Partners Named to Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers 2025 List News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81034/five-latham-partners-named-to-latin-americaamprsquos-top-100-lawyers-2025-list Latinvex’s annual Top 100 Lawyers list recognizes the most influential and accomplished lawyers advising on the most significant transactions across Latin America. Comment, Analysis & Research Tina Yu Named to GIR’s “Women in Investigations 2025” List News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80982/tina-yu-named-to-giramprsquos-ampldquowomen-in-investigations-2025amprdquo-list In her profile, Tina commented on developments in the investigations space Comment, Analysis & Research Bird & Bird wins Five Awards at the LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2025 News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80983/bird-ampamp-bird-wins-five-awards-at-the-lmg-life-sciences-awards-emea-2025 The Impact Case and Deal awards are particularly highly regarded as they look to recognise firms and in-house teams that have been involved in the more impactful case decisions Comment, Analysis & Research Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's India Practice Triumphs at Asian Legal Business India Law Awards 2025 News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80944/herbert-smith-freehills-krameramp039s-india-practice-triumphs-at-asian-legal-business-india-law-awards-2025 The India practice comprises 40 partners and 120 lawyers worldwide Comment, Analysis & Research GIR names Gina Parlovecchio to the Top 100 Women in Investigations for 2025 News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80945/gir-names-gina-parlovecchio-to-the-top-100-women-in-investigations-for-2025 Based in the firm’s New York office, Gina serves as co-chair of Mayer Brown’s Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice. 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 Ogier Global in Singapore appoint Samantha Fu as director News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81079/ogier-global-in-singapore-appoint-samantha-fu-as-director Samantha holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science (Economics), with a major in Finance. People Moves Former DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joins Latham News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81041/former-doj-deputy-assistant-attorney-general-joins-latham Seasoned antitrust practitioner Andrew Forman brings both DOJ and FTC experience to the firm’s elite Antitrust & Competition Practice. People Moves Baker McKenzie Announces 2025 Partner Promotions News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81045/baker-mckenzie-announces-2025-partner-promotions The Firm’s Transactional practices saw the largest number of partner promotions, with Dispute Resolution and Tax also welcoming a significant number of newly promoted partners. People Moves DLA Piper expands its Corporate practice with the addition of Stephanie Yarbrough and Brendan Staley News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81048/dla-piper-expands-its-corporate-practice-with-the-addition-of-stephanie-yarbrough-and-brendan-staley Yarbrough’s practice focuses on advising companies seeking to expand or relocate in the United States. People Moves Energy-focused M&A lawyer joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81050/energy-focused-mampampa-lawyer-joins-norton-rose-fulbright-in-houston Thomas Verity reinforces the firm’s deep roots in global energy center People Moves Linklaters partners re-elect Aedamar Comiskey as Senior Partner and Paul Lewis as Firmwide Managing Partner News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81051/linklaters-partners-re-elect-aedamar-comiskey-as-senior-partner-and-paul-lewis-as-firmwide-managing-partner Aedamar will continue as Senior Partner and Chair until 30 September 2029 and Paul will continue as Firmwide Managing Partner until 31 December 2029. People Moves Former DOJ Trial Attorney Jessica Sievert Joins Holland & Knight in Jacksonville News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81008/former-doj-trial-attorney-jessica-sievert-joins-holland-ampamp-knight-in-jacksonville Most recently, she served in the Commercial Litigation Branch's Civil Fraud Section, where she led complex investigations and litigation to address fraud against federal programs and agencies under the False Claims Act. People Moves Simon Hopwood joins Walkers team in Jersey as Investment Funds & Corporate partner News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81012/simon-hopwood-joins-walkers-team-in-jersey-as-investment-funds-ampamp-corporate-partner Before joining Walkers, Simon headed up the Funds and Investment Management team at a global offshore law firm in Jersey for six years. People Moves Hogan Lovells strengthens IP capabilities with Paris hires News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81015/hogan-lovells-strengthens-ip-capabilities-with-paris-hires Both join from A&O Shearman, and bring market-leading expertise across copyright, trademark, and entertainment litigation People Moves Mayer Brown enhances insurance transactional capabilities with the addition of Greg Oguss in Chicago News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81020/mayer-brown-enhances-insurance-transactional-capabilities-with-the-addition-of-greg-oguss-in-chicago Greg is widely recognized as a leading legal advisor on commercial, legal strategy and regulatory matters People Moves Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises underwriters of Medtide's Hong Kong IPO News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81072/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-underwriters-of-medtideamp039s-hong-kong-ipo Partners Matt Emsley, Stanley Xie and Jin Kong* jointly led a cross-office team advising the underwriters Legal Advice Linklaters advises Holcim on landmark financing transactions supporting the spin-off of its North American business News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81075/linklaters-advises-holcim-on-landmark-financing-transactions-supporting-the-spin-off-of-its-north-american-business These transactions were critical milestones in the successful launch of Amrize as an independent, publicly listed company Legal Advice Latham Advises Fortress Investment Group on the Financial Restructuring of FC Girondins News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81076/latham-advises-fortress-investment-group-on-the-financial-restructuring-of-fc-girondins Paris team represents the global investment manager on the transaction. Legal Advice The European Accessibility Act is now live: What it means for digital businesses News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81078/the-european-accessibility-act-is-now-live-what-it-means-for-digital-businesses The legislation sets harmonised requirements for private businesses offering key digital products and services, reinforcing the rights of all consumers to access technology on equal terms. Legal Advice Oliver Payne recognised as “Top 30 Litigator” by Asian Legal Business News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81081/oliver-payne-recognised-as-ampldquotop-30-litigatoramprdquo-by-asian-legal-business He is one of only four lawyers based in Hong Kong to receive this recognition. Legal Advice Walkers advise Cavenwell on expansion to Jersey News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81054/walkers-advise-cavenwell-on-expansion-to-jersey The newly established Jersey business will provide bespoke, digitally enabled global wealth structuring and administration solutions to entrepreneurs, HNW individuals and their families. Legal Advice Advising Blackstone on a CDN$7 billion equity investment in Rogers in partnership with leading Canadian institutional investors News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81055/advising-blackstone-on-a-cdn7-billion-equity-investment-in-rogers-in-partnership-with-leading-canadian-institutional-investors This exciting cross-border transaction demonstrates the depth of bench of our finance and funds practices Legal Advice Dentons Hong Kong advised Lending Ark Capital on its first-ever cross-border structured finance investment into the Philippines News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81056/dentons-hong-kong-advised-lending-ark-capital-on-its-first-ever-cross-border-structured-finance-investment-into-the-philippines Jeff Chen, Partner at Dentons Hong Kong led the deal Legal Advice Dentons advises mBank on inaugural €400 million Tier 2 bond issuance News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81057/dentons-advises-mbank-on-inaugural-ampeuro400-million-tier-2-bond-issuance The transaction is the first publicly issued, euro-denominated Tier 2 bond by a Polish bank Legal Advice Employers must prepare for UK ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81061/employers-must-prepare-for-uk-ethnicity-and-disability-pay-gap-reporting While the majority of employers expressed support for the proposals, fewer than half currently calculate disability or ethnicity pay gaps. Legal Advice Dentons partners with Legora to roll out collaborative, advanced legal AI across Europe News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81084/dentons-partners-with-legora-to-roll-out-collaborative-advanced-legal-ai-across-europe This will enable Dentons’ lawyers to leverage Legora’s generative AI FinTech UK aims to be ‘top three’ tech hub within a decade News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81028/uk-aims-to-be-amplsquotop-threeamprsquo-tech-hub-within-a-decade One specific measure confirmed by the government includes £670 million of funding to drive the development and adoption of quantum computers in UK. FinTech ICO 23andMe investigation a reminder of data protection importance News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81035/ico-23andme-investigation-a-reminder-of-data-protection-importance The fine stems from a large-scale cyberattack that occurred between April and September 2023. FinTech Dentons and AXL announce strategic partnership to advance legal innovation with AI News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81036/dentons-and-axl-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-legal-innovation-with-ai Through collaboration and visionary thinking, Dentons and AXL will co-create and deliver cutting-edge AI tools to drive innovation – from Canada, for the world. FinTech Dentons’ new crypto resource - mining the latest crypto developments in law and policy News Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81010/dentonsamprsquo-new-crypto-resource-mining-the-latest-crypto-developments-in-law-and-policy Today, Dentons is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new resource dedicated to gathering all of the most recent developments in cryptocurrency law and policy in an easy to navigate timeline of key crypto policy and legal milestones. FinTech Paul, Weiss Partners With Harvey AI on New AI Workflows Innovation News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80930/paul-weiss-partners-with-harvey-ai-on-new-ai-workflows-innovation This development represents more than just technology adoption FinTech Why the UK Data Bill is an enabler of a smart data and AI revolution News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80917/why-the-uk-data-bill-is-an-enabler-of-a-smart-data-and-ai-revolution The UK’s open banking regime requires major banks that hold certain customer accounts to enable third party access to that data FinTech DLA Piper partner Erin Gibson named to The Recorder’s 2025 Women Leaders in Tech Law list News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80921/dla-piper-partner-erin-gibson-named-to-the-recorderamprsquos-2025-women-leaders-in-tech-law-list Gibson was recognized in part for securing significant victories for her clients in two separate matters FinTech Digital transformation done right (Bermuda) News Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80808/digital-transformation-done-right-bermuda Practically speaking, organisations must first have a clear understanding of the house they want to build before they can select the technology that is best suited to deliver those innovative outcomes. FinTech Simmons unveils AI Agents partnership with Flank News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80795/simmons-unveils-ai-agents-partnership-with-flank Simmons' agentic AI expertise has also been recognised by Microsoft, through contributions in its recent report, "Agents of Change." FinTech 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 Considerable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goals News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80675/considerable-investment-required-to-achieve-victoriaamprsquos-renewable-goals The draft plan, released by VicGrid, offers insight into future renewable energy projects Planet SOS Baker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with Microsoft News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80685/baker-mckenzie-advises-rubicon-carbon-on-its-nature-based-carbon-removal-credits-agreement-with-microsoft The Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Chair of the Firm’s Climate Change Group, Andrew Hedges Planet SOS How legal contract management tech can support supply chain due diligence News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80508/how-legal-contract-management-tech-can-support-supply-chain-due-diligence Sustainability provisions can include contractual representations across a wide range of topics Planet SOS Report shows biggest trading year by volume for Australian carbon credits News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80405/report-shows-biggest-trading-year-by-volume-for-australian-carbon-credits Failure to comply with requirements to manage excess emissions will result in enforcement action by the CER. Planet SOS Renewables drive anticipated in Germany News Team Wednesday, April 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80119/renewables-drive-anticipated-in-germany Both the federal government and the state governments in Germany will be entitled to make use of the special fund. Planet SOS Japan sets out ambitious energy investment plans in move towards sustainability News Team Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79885/japan-sets-out-ambitious-energy-investment-plans-in-move-towards-sustainability The annual target is set at 10 million tonnes. Planet SOS Australia's energy transition: capitalising on global investment shifts post-US election News Team Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79783/australiaamp039s-energy-transition-capitalising-on-global-investment-shifts-post-us-election An increasingly complex global environment Planet SOS Mayer Brown secures major appellate victory in $26 million customs fraud case News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81074/mayer-brown-secures-major-appellate-victory-in-26-million-customs-fraud-case The court’s published opinion affirms that the FCA applies to fraudulent evasion of customs duties, rejecting Sigma’s argument that the Tariff Act precludes FCA liability in such cases. Court Cases International Association for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice v Charity Commission for England and Wales News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81059/international-association-for-therapeutic-and-counselling-choice-v-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales The tribunal emphasised that this appeal turned on its own facts and that previous registration decisions were not applicable to this case. Court Cases NSW court decision on 'business days' definition could have far reaching consequences News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81032/nsw-court-decision-on-amp039business-daysamp039-definition-could-have-far-reaching-consequences In order to avoid being caught out under the NSW SOP Act or with time bars under the contract, contracting parties in NSW should assume that notices issued are served on the day they are received. Court Cases Cayman Grand Court supports secured creditors in enforcement of equitable share mortgages News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80989/cayman-grand-court-supports-secured-creditors-in-enforcement-of-equitable-share-mortgages Cayman Islands share charges typically require the applicable chargor or mortgagor to provide certain deliverables to assist with enforcement. Court Cases English High Court highlights that lawyers using AI must ensure accuracy News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80936/english-high-court-highlights-that-lawyers-using-ai-must-ensure-accuracy Lucia Doran and Meghan Higgins, technology experts at Pinsent Masons, were commenting following an English High Court judgment. Court Cases Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Retired Judges News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80913/pro-bono-team-files-amicus-brief-with-us-supreme-court-on-behalf-of-retired-judges Our team included partner Gregg Costa and associates Ryan Azad, Summer Wall, Hayley Lawrence, Alexander Fischer, and Apratim Vidyarthi. Court Cases Sidley Wins Major Pro Bono Supreme Court Victory on Behalf of Combat-Wounded Veterans News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80912/sidley-wins-major-pro-bono-supreme-court-victory-on-behalf-of-combat-wounded-veterans This case is a part of the firm’s long-standing pro bono commitment to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Court Cases Are our Courts tilting towards procedural flexibility? News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80878/are-our-courts-tilting-towards-procedural-flexibility The preliminary objection was to the effect that the appellant, then applicant, “has failed to establish that Mr. Ranjiv Gutty had been duly authorized by Applicant to lodge the present application to set aside the statutory demand served upon it by Court Cases South Africa Insolvency Court hands down first judgment with rare costs order against lawyers News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80881/south-africa-insolvency-court-hands-down-first-judgment-with-rare-costs-order-against-lawyers Christopher Majuru, an expert in corporate and commercial litigation at Pinsent Masons, said: “This judgment is more than a procedural slap on the wrist.” Court Cases Supreme Court ‘joint loans’ ruling clarifies duties facing banks News Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80814/supreme-court-amplsquojoint-loansamprsquo-ruling-clarifies-duties-facing-banks Previously in the case, the Court of Appeal held that loans can be surety-type even when the benefit of those loans is not wholly for one of the joint borrowers over the other. Court Cases