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http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.pngManagers of Wealth - LegalKohanaPHPMeet Ogier's philanthropy expert Josephine HoweNews TeamWednesday, 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 OfficeCollas Crill shortlised in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth AwardsNews TeamTuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80378/collas-crill-shortlised-in-2025-chambers-high-net-worth-awards
The awards celebrate legal excellence, recognising firms' achievements over the past 12 months and highlighting examples of outstanding work and impressive growth strategies.Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeThe Evolution of Family Office Structures in Hong Kong: A Strategic Guide to Regulatory and Structuring ConsiderationsNews TeamTuesday, April 01, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80113/the-evolution-of-family-office-structures-in-hong-kong-a-strategic-guide-to-regulatory-and-structuring-considerations
The family office initiative aligns with Hong Kong's broader diversification strategyWealth, Trusts and Family OfficeA new era of giving: how family philanthropy is creating an impactNews TeamFriday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80076/a-new-era-of-giving-how-family-philanthropy-is-creating-an-impact
The first is a general shift in attitudes towards wealth and inheritance, with older and younger generations more likely to agree that a family fortune should be used to serve a broader purpose. Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeIntergenerational wealth transfer planning part 1: By failing to prepare you are preparing to failNews TeamThursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80058/intergenerational-wealth-transfer-planning-part-1-by-failing-to-prepare-you-are-preparing-to-fail
The client must consider the degree of freedom they are comfortable for the recipient(s) to have in administering and devolving the assets.Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeOgier stars shine with three Gold wins at 2025 Citywealth Powerwomen AwardsNews TeamFriday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79831/ogier-stars-shine-with-three-gold-wins-at-2025-citywealth-powerwomen-awards
The Citywealth Powerwomen awards – now in their 14th year – champion women in the wealth sector from all over the world and highlight the female leaders of today and tomorrow.Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeCayman Islands Foundation Companies as Private Trust CompaniesNews TeamFriday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79832/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-as-private-trust-companies
A Foundation Company in the Cayman Islands is a unique hybrid entity that combines features of both traditional companies and trusts.Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeOgier dominates Private Client Global Elite Directory 2025News TeamFriday, February 14, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79589/ogier-dominates-private-client-global-elite-directory-2025
17 members of Ogier's multi-jurisdictional Trusts Advisory Group from both the Private Wealth and Dispute Resolution teams are included in the listWealth, Trusts and Family OfficeSeven Appleby lawyers recognised among top-peer selected private client lawyersNews TeamFriday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79512/seven-appleby-lawyers-recognised-among-top-peer-selected-private-client-lawyers
This recognition, based on peer reviews, highlights the respect and trust earned by our lawyers within the profession.Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeHow is private wealth approaching impact?News TeamFriday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79514/how-is-private-wealth-approaching-impact
These initiatives provide guidance for countries, companies, investors and philanthropists to align their activities towards sustainability and protecting the environment for the next generation. Wealth, Trusts and Family OfficeCayman Islands closed-ended fundsNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80721/cayman-islands-closed-ended-funds
The most common form of entities used for Cayman closed-ended fund structures are exempted limited partnershipsGovernment Regulation Freezing injunctions in the Cayman IslandsNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80725/freezing-injunctions-in-the-cayman-islands
The Cayman Court must be convinced that it is just and convenient to grant the injunction.Government Regulation Planning authorities and developers urged to take action following Court of Appeal rulingNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80705/planning-authorities-and-developers-urged-to-take-action-following-court-of-appeal-ruling
The Court of Appeal ruled that the council had acted unlawfully when it granted planning permission for the development Government Regulation The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updatesNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80688/the-uk-employment-rights-bill-ampndash-latest-updates
There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals.Government Regulation Cayman Islands Director Registration: What Companies Need to KnowNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80691/cayman-islands-director-registration-what-companies-need-to-know
Any new board appointees thus should submit any registration under the Act as soon as possible via CIMA’s dedicated webpage. Government Regulation Guide to Cayman Islands mergers and consolidationsNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80697/guide-to-cayman-islands-mergers-and-consolidations
A ‘merger’ is where the assets, rights, obligations and liabilities of two or more companies are assumed by one of those entities Government Regulation Dentons the first large law firm to achieve 0% gender pay gapNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80674/dentons-the-first-large-law-firm-to-achieve-0-gender-pay-gap
Dentons Australia Chair, Amber Warren, credits the Firm’s unwavering commitment to gender equity, and the effectiveness of its Gender 360 Strategy – Equity from Every Angle, to its progress.Government Regulation Modernising Arbitration in The Bahamas: Key Changes in the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025News TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80681/modernising-arbitration-in-the-bahamas-key-changes-in-the-arbitration-amendment-bill-2025
The Bill introduces a new section 49A allowing arbitral tribunals to appoint representatives or arbitration guardians for minors, unborn persons, or persons under a disability.Government Regulation Luxembourg's upcoming deadlines for filing LNINNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80682/luxembourgamp039s-upcoming-deadlines-for-filing-lnin
Applicants who do not have an LNIN are required to provide details including last name, first names, date and place of birth, nationality, gender and private residence. Government Regulation FCA proposals to simplify insurance rules ‘welcome step’ for businesses and consumersNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80684/fca-proposals-to-simplify-insurance-rules-amplsquowelcome-stepamprsquo-for-businesses-and-consumers
The FCA is also proposing to bring the insurance product governance rules into line with the Consumer Duty requirementGovernment Regulation UK tax tribunal issues beefed up practice direction on ADRNews TeamMonday, 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.TaxChanges to foreign resident tax withholding impact buyers and sellers of Australian real estateNews TeamFriday, 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 TaxWhy the Cayman Islands continues to be a popular jurisdiction for offshore fundsNews TeamThursday, 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 neutralityTaxNew single UK tax on share transfers to be introducedNews TeamFriday, 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.TaxUK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chainNews TeamThursday, 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' legislationTaxOgier Global partners with leading tech platform Yardi to further enhance real estate servicesNews TeamThursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80213/ogier-global-partners-with-leading-tech-platform-yardi-to-further-enhance-real-estate-services
The adoption of Yardi’s investment accounting will further enable Ogier Global to simplify complex financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.TaxFOIA Appeals Fail So Often, Taxpayers See a Broken System Tax NotesNews TeamThursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80142/foia-appeals-fail-so-often-taxpayers-see-a-broken-system-tax-notes
FOIA requests first go the IRS' disclosure office, then to the Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals).TaxThe Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax ActNews TeamMonday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80084/the-domestic-minimum-top-up-tax-act
Pillar Two seeks to establish a global minimum tax of 15% for multinational enterprise (“MNE”) groups with revenues of 750 million euros or more (“in-scope MNE Group”).TaxVAT assessment ‘conspicuously unfair’ and set aside on the basis of taxpayer’s legitimate expectationNews TeamMonday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80087/vat-assessment-amplsquoconspicuously-unfairamprsquo-and-set-aside-on-the-basis-of-taxpayeramprsquos-legitimate-expectation
VAT assessment ‘conspicuously unfair’ and set aside on the basis of taxpayer’s legitimate expectationTaxModernisation of the SPF tax regime: what you need to knowNews TeamMonday, March 24, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80011/modernisation-of-the-spf-tax-regime-what-you-need-to-know
The SPF benefits from an advantageous tax regime as it is exempt from corporate taxation and solely subject to a 0.25 per cent subscription tax capped at 125,000 Euros per year. TaxShortlisted in four categories at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2025News TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80719/shortlisted-in-four-categories-at-the-alb-japan-law-awards-2025
These nominations reflect the continued trust of our clients and the strength of our team in Japan across private client, tax, real estate and cross-border advisory matters. Comment, Analysis & ResearchNational Portrait Gallery announces shortlist for Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025News TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80722/national-portrait-gallery-announces-shortlist-for-herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-portrait-award-2025
Three artists have been shortlisted for prizes, with forty-six portraits selected for final display in a free exhibition opening on 10 JulyComment, Analysis & ResearchDentons recognised in second annual Best Law Firms in Australia accoladesNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80704/dentons-recognised-in-second-annual-best-law-firms-in-australia-accolades
Dentons was recognised across 13 areas of law nationally, and 61 areas across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Comment, Analysis & ResearchAmy Jane Longo Named One of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence”News TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80707/amy-jane-longo-named-one-of-los-angeles-business-journalamprsquos-ampldquowomen-of-influenceamprdquo
Amy was recognized for her more than 25 years’ experience in securities litigationComment, Analysis & ResearchMaples Group Celebrates Associates Naima Bouzagou Ouali and Antoine Becker on Passing the Luxembourg BarNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80693/maples-group-celebrates-associates-naima-bouzagou-ouali-and-antoine-becker-on-passing-the-luxembourg-bar
This significant achievement marks a milestone in their legal careersComment, Analysis & ResearchSocial media and the workplace: top tips for UK employers to get the balance rightNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80694/social-media-and-the-workplace-top-tips-for-uk-employers-to-get-the-balance-right
Increasingly they are seeking the freedom to do so and are resorting to the employment tribunal when employers try to restrict this freedom. Comment, Analysis & ResearchJersey Finance funds focus podcast: A turning point for private asset managementNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80698/jersey-finance-funds-focus-podcast-a-turning-point-for-private-asset-management
The trio discuss how a number of largely unrelated factors are coming together to create a period of intense changeComment, Analysis & ResearchWalkers Celebrates Quadruple Win at the Global Banking & Markets Middle East Awards 2025News TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80672/walkers-celebrates-quadruple-win-at-the-global-banking-ampamp-markets-middle-east-awards-2025
The awards honour the most innovative and impactful transactions across the region’s sovereign, corporate, and financial sectorsComment, Analysis & ResearchRanked among leading aviation finance law firms by Airfinance GlobalNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80673/ranked-among-leading-aviation-finance-law-firms-by-airfinance-global
This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in usComment, Analysis & ResearchBird & Bird ATMD Celebrates Double Victory at the 2025 Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law AwardsNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80678/bird-ampamp-bird-atmd-celebrates-double-victory-at-the-2025-asian-legal-business-southeast-asia-law-awards
These prestigious accolades demonstrate our commitment to legal excellence and innovation across the region.Comment, Analysis & ResearchJersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity totalNews TeamMonday, 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 eventsCharity & PhilanthropyCharity Commission Inquiry: Quba TrustNews TeamWednesday, 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 respectivelyCharity & PhilanthropyBindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024News TeamWednesday, 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 & PhilanthropyMaximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impactNews TeamWednesday, 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 challengesCharity & PhilanthropyMaples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024News TeamWednesday, 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 & PhilanthropyAppleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star CharityNews TeamWednesday, 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 & PhilanthropyWithers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directoriesNews TeamFriday, 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 & PhilanthropyCarey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre BermudaNews TeamTuesday, 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 & PhilanthropyEthical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balanceNews TeamFriday, 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 & PhilanthropyCayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTsNews TeamThursday, 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 & PhilanthropyJersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providersNews TeamFriday, 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 AMLBritish Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug stingNews TeamFriday, 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 AMLThe sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit?News TeamFriday, 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 AMLGambling AML: Money Laundering Through CasinosNews Aggregation TeamFriday, 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 AMLSignatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial OwnersNews TeamFriday, 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 AMLGuernsey AMLNews TeamThursday, 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 AML10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assetsNews TeamFriday, 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 AMLMore change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt?News TeamThursday, 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 AMLUS Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for nowNews TeamThursday, 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 AMLEU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entitiesNews TeamTuesday, 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 blacklistMoney Laundering and AMLSole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024News TeamFriday, 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 IFCBermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance PlanningNews TeamFriday, 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 IFCCayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completedNews TeamFriday, 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 IFCCayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive TrustNews TeamFriday, 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 IFCPrivy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due processNews TeamFriday, 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 awardsOffshore and IFCFun and Games Ahead? News TeamThursday, 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 IFCSnapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedingsNews TeamThursday, 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 contextOffshore and IFCIn Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution ReviewNews TeamThursday, 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 editionOffshore and IFCRussia Sanctions: Reporting obligations in BVI, Cayman, and AnguillaNews TeamWednesday, 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 IFCInternational law firm merges with Dublin-based SolicitorsNews TeamWednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67676/international-law-firm-merges-with-dublin-based-solicitors
Ireland combines a thriving domestic market and a significant and growing centre for financial services excellence which we believe is a great fit for our next home jurisdiction.Offshore and IFCAnn Richardson Knox named to Fund Finance Association Board of DirectorsNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80726/ann-richardson-knox-named-to-fund-finance-association-board-of-directors
She advises on financing strategies across all levels of the capital structure and throughout every stage of a fund’s lifecycle. People MovesMilbank Continues to Grow Appellate Bench with Former Assistant to the Solicitor General Colleen Roh SinzdakNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80731/milbank-continues-to-grow-appellate-bench-with-former-assistant-to-the-solicitor-general-colleen-roh-sinzdak
Her extensive experience, spanning her time in private practice to her more recent role as Assistant to the Solicitor General, will bring practical insight into many of the complex and novel legal issues facing our clients.People MovesKing & Spalding Welcomes Capital Markets Partner Allison Bell to Corporate Practice Group in New YorkNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80732/king-ampamp-spalding-welcomes-capital-markets-partner-allison-bell-to-corporate-practice-group-in-new-york
Bell has extensive experience with a variety of capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters. People MovesWinston & Strawn Welcomes Michael Kimberly as Co-Chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions PracticeNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80734/winston-ampamp-strawn-welcomes-michael-kimberly-as-co-chair-of-the-appellate-ampamp-critical-motions-practice
In addition to his appellate work, he frequently litigates challenges to federal administrative actions under the Administrative Procedure Act and to state laws and regulations under various provisions of the U.S. Constitution.People MovesProskauer Adds Two Leveraged Finance Partners in New YorkNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80708/proskauer-adds-two-leveraged-finance-partners-in-new-york
Ally and Frank are the latest additions to the Firm’s rapidly growing Global Finance teamPeople MovesTroutman Pepper Locke Expands Government Contracts Practice with Partner Michael BarnicleNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80710/troutman-pepper-locke-expands-government-contracts-practice-with-partner-michael-barnicle
Barnicle earned his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School and his B.A. from the University of Kansas.People MovesSamantha Conolly joins Bedell Cristin’s Cayman Islands International Private Client teamNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80712/samantha-conolly-joins-bedell-cristinamprsquos-cayman-islands-international-private-client-team
She is a director and pharmaceutical and legal advisor of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman IslandsPeople MovesDLA Piper welcomes Preeya Noronha Pinto to the Healthcare Regulatory practiceNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80713/dla-piper-welcomes-preeya-noronha-pinto-to-the-healthcare-regulatory-practice
She will be based in the Washington, DC office.People MovesWithers announces new Chairperson Paul HewittNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80689/withers-announces-new-chairperson-paul-hewitt
Paul will work closely alongside Withers' CEO Margaret Robertson.People MovesPaul Hastings Adds Preeminent 5-Partner Real Estate Team in Los AngelesNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80690/paul-hastings-adds-preeminent-5-partner-real-estate-team-in-los-angeles
The team joins from Latham & Watkins, uniting two top-ranked Chambers practices.People MovesAppleby Bermuda advised Maiden Holdings on its combination with Kestrel GroupNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80723/appleby-bermuda-advised-maiden-holdings-on-its-combination-with-kestrel-group
Appleby advised on all Bermuda law aspects of the transaction.Legal AdviceHogan Lovells advises a pool of financial institutions on the financing for the acquisition of a majority stake in Diagram Group from Nextalia Private EquityNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80724/hogan-lovells-advises-a-pool-of-financial-institutions-on-the-financing-for-the-acquisition-of-a-majority-stake-in-diagram-group-from-nextalia-private-equity
The acquisition was financed through a bank loan financing made available by a pool of lenders. Legal AdviceFarrer & Co advises Suntera Global on the acquisition of Khepri LimitedNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80727/farrer-ampamp-co-advises-suntera-global-on-the-acquisition-of-khepri-limited
The transaction reflects Suntera’s continuing ambitious growth strategy, designed to empower institutional clients with exceptional support across a broad and expanding range of alternative asset classes and jurisdictions. Legal AdviceFraud Without Economic Loss—Supreme Court Expands Scope of Federal Fraud StatutesNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80728/fraud-without-economic-lossampmdashsupreme-court-expands-scope-of-federal-fraud-statutes
The article notes that this decision marks a "rare step of broadly interpreting a federal fraud statute" for the Supreme Court and expands "the tools available to federal prosecutors to pursue fraud cases."Legal AdviceH.I.G Capital Announces Strategic Growth Investment in AgileBlueNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80729/hig-capital-announces-strategic-growth-investment-in-agileblue
The strategic investment from H.I.G. Growth will support AgileBlue’s growth, product innovation, and operational scale as increasing cyber threats heighten risks and reshape the cybersecurity landscape and posture for small and medium-sized enterpriLegal AdviceA&O Shearman announces largest ever cohort to join FuseNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80730/aampampo-shearman-announces-largest-ever-cohort-to-join-fuse
Fuse Cohort 9 stands out not only for its size but also for the breadth of its vision. Legal AdviceHogan Lovells advises Société Générale on a €750 million securitisation of auto loansNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80733/hogan-lovells-advises-sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-on-a-ampeuro750-million-securitisation-of-auto-loans
The Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C have been listed at the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and placed with institutional investors.Legal AdviceBird & Bird advises Emaldo on strategic acquisition of CheckWatt, cementing Nordic leadership in renewable energyNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80706/bird-ampamp-bird-advises-emaldo-on-strategic-acquisition-of-checkwatt-cementing-nordic-leadership-in-renewable-energy
The Bird & Bird team consisted of partner Martin Folke (Corporate/Stockholm) and counsel Lukas Holmberg (counsel/Stockholm).Legal AdviceNorton Rose Fulbright advises DNB Bank on bridge facilities for CadelerNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80709/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-dnb-bank-on-bridge-facilities-for-cadeler
The strategic purchase forms part of Cadeler’s ongoing fleet expansionLegal AdviceK&L Gates Advises Australian Venture Capital Firm Square Peg on Airwallex's US$300 Million Series F FundraiseNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80711/kampampl-gates-advises-australian-venture-capital-firm-square-peg-on-airwallexamp039s-us300-million-series-f-fundraise
The Corporate team was led by Sydney partners Daniel Atkin and Simon LeslieLegal AdviceOgier's BVI team leading in all aspects of fintech and cryptoNews TeamThursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80715/ogieramp039s-bvi-team-leading-in-all-aspects-of-fintech-and-crypto
Coinbase is the world's largest publicly traded crypto exchange and the largest US-based crypto exchange by any measure.FinTechLinklaters wins two prestigious awards at TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025, showcasing strength in digital infrastructureNews TeamTuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80677/linklaters-wins-two-prestigious-awards-at-tmt-finance-apac-awards-2025-showcasing-strength-in-digital-infrastructure
Linklaters is proud to support clients in delivering ambitious projects that drive the modernisation and expansion of global digital infrastructure.FinTechLyn Harris honoured as 'c-suite woman of the year' in Belfast ceremonyNews TeamFriday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80670/lyn-harris-honoured-as-amp039c-suite-woman-of-the-yearamp039-in-belfast-ceremony
Belfast-based partner Lyn Harris has been named 'C Level Woman of the Year' at the 2025 Women in Tech awards.FinTechWarning: Cyber-scam impersonating DentonsNews TeamThursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80647/warning-cyber-scam-impersonating-dentons
The impersonator has been sending emails from a Gmail account, pretending to be a Dentons lawyerFinTechCare, diligence and skill: artificial intelligence and directors' dutiesNews TeamWednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80637/care-diligence-and-skill-artificial-intelligence-and-directorsamp039-duties
Directors must be mindful of their duties when using AI solutions. FinTechIrish government publishes new AI guidelines for public sector workersNews TeamFriday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80589/irish-government-publishes-new-ai-guidelines-for-public-sector-workers
The government said these seven commitments informed the overarching principles contained within the guidelines. FinTechBVI business companies as corporate vehicles for digital token issuers – FAQsNews TeamWednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80543/bvi-business-companies-as-corporate-vehicles-for-digital-token-issuers-ampndash-faqs
These FAQs aim to provide a snapshot for clients considering incorporating a BVI business company to issue digital tokens.FinTechOAIC data confirms cybersecurity threats in Australia are escalatingNews TeamWednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80555/oaic-data-confirms-cybersecurity-threats-in-australia-are-escalating
Malicious cyber-attacks are still the primary cause of data breaches, representing 61% of breaches, with phishing and ransomware as primary methods.FinTechAt the forefront of innovation: Dentons launches proprietary AI tool DAISY across EuropeNews TeamTuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80523/at-the-forefront-of-innovation-dentons-launches-proprietary-ai-tool-daisy-across-europe
The first release of DAISY includes a secure AI chat interface --- including pre-defined smart tasks such as document summarization and drafting -- as well as a translation module and a browser of the firm’s policies.FinTechCarey Olsen and Oak Group support MoonPay with Jersey VASP registrationNews TeamMonday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80513/carey-olsen-and-oak-group-support-moonpay-with-jersey-vasp-registration
The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Chris Griffin, assisted by regulatory specialist Sophie Hancock and associate Tshogofatso Dhlamini.FinTechConsiderable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goalsNews TeamTuesday, 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 projectsPlanet SOSBaker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with MicrosoftNews TeamTuesday, 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 HedgesPlanet SOSHow legal contract management tech can support supply chain due diligenceNews TeamMonday, 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 topicsPlanet SOSReport shows biggest trading year by volume for Australian carbon creditsNews TeamThursday, 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 SOSRenewables drive anticipated in GermanyNews TeamWednesday, 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 SOSJapan sets out ambitious energy investment plans in move towards sustainabilityNews TeamWednesday, 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 SOSAustralia's energy transition: capitalising on global investment shifts post-US electionNews TeamTuesday, 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 environmentPlanet SOSCarbon capture and hydrogen ‘essential’ to achieve UK’s net-zero commitmentsNews TeamMonday, March 03, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79772/carbon-capture-and-hydrogen-amplsquoessentialamprsquo-to-achieve-ukamprsquos-net-zero-commitments
The CCC said that this would be an “ambitious” target, reflecting the importance of the task, but a deliverable one, provided action is taken rapidly.Planet SOSIreland’s renewable heat obligation can fuel its biomethane sectorNews TeamTuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79633/irelandamprsquos-renewable-heat-obligation-can-fuel-its-biomethane-sector
The RHO is set to be the main support mechanism for the emerging anaerobic digestion sector in Ireland. Planet SOSClimate ‘fundamentals’ should guide net zero action amidst change, say expertsNews TeamWednesday, February 12, 2025 12:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79564/climate-amplsquofundamentalsamprsquo-should-guide-net-zero-action-amidst-change-say-experts
Watson and Wetzer were commenting in the aftermath of a recent event hosted by Pinsent Masons in partnership with Wood Mackenzie, where those issues dominated discussion.Planet SOSMarquess of Hertford vs. Earl of Yarmouth – an £85m family trust dispute in the UKNews TeamFriday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80720/marquess-of-hertford-vs-earl-of-yarmouth-ampndash-an-amppound85m-family-trust-dispute-in-the-uk
The Marquess, by contrast, expressed disappointment that the Earl had failed to finish his degree at agricultural college and said he no longer considered his eldest son the right person to take over the estate.Court CasesHogan Lovells Secures Landmark Injunctions for Tulip Innovation in Battery Patent Dispute Against Sunwoda GroupNews TeamWednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80699/hogan-lovells-secures-landmark-injunctions-for-tulip-innovation-in-battery-patent-dispute-against-sunwoda-group
The two decisions appear to be the first injunctions in relation to car batteries in GermanyCourt CasesHogan Lovells secures rare 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in landmark Fourth Amendment caseNews TeamFriday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80663/hogan-lovells-secures-rare-9-0-supreme-court-ruling-in-landmark-fourth-amendment-case
The decision marks an important shift in how Fourth Amendment claims are adjudicatedCourt CasesWithers and Hayes Boone secure $17m victory for limited partnership in trial over Silicon Valley RE fraud disputeNews TeamThursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80648/withers-and-hayes-boone-secure-17m-victory-for-limited-partnership-in-trial-over-silicon-valley-re-fraud-dispute
The lawsuit, filed in December of 2019, was initially brought by five limited partners of Central Investments LP Court CasesCourt confirms breadth of Cladding Safety Victoria’s right of subrogation under Building ActNews TeamWednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80541/court-confirms-breadth-of-cladding-safety-victoriaamprsquos-right-of-subrogation-under-building-act
Financial assistance was paid by CSV to the owners’ corporation, but not directly to the individual lot owners.Court CasesHogan Lovells Partner Maria Sit Secures Landmark Victory for Asia Cement Corporation in Hong Kong High CourtNews TeamTuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80525/hogan-lovells-partner-maria-sit-secures-landmark-victory-for-asia-cement-corporation-in-hong-kong-high-court
This judgment adds to a series of significant decisions arising from the Shanshui saga Court CasesRoyal Court of Jersey adopts hybrid approach to resolving hostile matters in administrative trust dispute applicationsNews TeamThursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80475/royal-court-of-jersey-adopts-hybrid-approach-to-resolving-hostile-matters-in-administrative-trust-dispute-applications
The primary asset of the Trust had, at all material times, been a 100% shareholding in a foreign incorporated holding companyCourt CasesWhen and on what basis does the Court grant powers to official liquidators in Cayman Islands liquidations?News TeamThursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80484/when-and-on-what-basis-does-the-court-grant-powers-to-official-liquidators-in-cayman-islands-liquidations
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the Court) has also reiterated that it is unlikely to approve draft appointment orders that grant liquidators unrestricted "blanket authority".Court CasesParental misconduct: using harassment law to stop abuse of teachers and staffNews TeamWednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80467/parental-misconduct-using-harassment-law-to-stop-abuse-of-teachers-and-staff
“Harassment” is not defined, except to say that harassing a person includes “alarming a person or causing the person distress”.Court CasesCommercial Court grants costs order for Withers' clients WRM Group and Raffaele Mincione in declaratory relief proceedings against Secretariat of State of the Holy SeeNews TeamWednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am
http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80468/commercial-court-grants-costs-order-for-withersamp039-clients-wrm-group-and-raffaele-mincione-in-declaratory-relief-proceedings-against-secretariat-of-state-of-the-holy-see
The proceedings were groundbreaking in that they constituted the first time that the Holy See has been sued in the Courts of England and Wales. Court Cases