Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:23:34 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP 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 Collas Crill shortlised in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Awards News Team Tuesday, 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 Office The Evolution of Family Office Structures in Hong Kong: A Strategic Guide to Regulatory and Structuring Considerations News Team Tuesday, 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 strategy Wealth, Trusts and Family Office A new era of giving: how family philanthropy is creating an impact News Team Friday, 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 Office Intergenerational wealth transfer planning part 1: By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail News Team Thursday, 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 Office Ogier stars shine with three Gold wins at 2025 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards News Team Friday, 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 Office The Trump Card is coming News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80886/the-trump-card-is-coming While the details have yet to be released, it is expected that the Gold Card program will allow one to make a donation of $5 million to the US government to receive a 'special' resident status. Government Regulation UAE introduces new licencing regime for ‘finfluencers’ News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80887/uae-introduces-new-licencing-regime-for-amplsquofinfluencersamprsquo Under the new regime, anyone providing financial content, advice or promotional material within the UAE through traditional or modern media channels, including written or audio social media platforms, must Government Regulation Migrating a company into Guernsey News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80894/migrating-a-company-into-guernsey An overseas company successfully registered as a Guernsey company must, as soon as possible, file with the Registrar any certificate or other document issued in that overseas territory Government Regulation UK spending review: infrastructure plans ‘depend on incentives for private sector’ News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80872/uk-spending-review-infrastructure-plans-amplsquodepend-on-incentives-for-private-sectoramprsquo Next week, the government is expected to provide further details of its infrastructure plans via a new long-term infrastructure strategy and publication of a pipeline of projects. Government Regulation Bermuda Paves the Way for Captive Insurers with New Stablecoin Policy News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80876/bermuda-paves-the-way-for-captive-insurers-with-new-stablecoin-policy This move comes in response to increasing market demand Government Regulation Key considerations for businesses in light of the commencement of Part 9 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 ("FSMA") relating to digital token service providers (“DTSPs”) News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80883/key-considerations-for-businesses-in-light-of-the-commencement-of-part-9-of-the-financial-services-and-markets-act-2022-ampquotfsmaampquot-relating-to-digital-token-service-providers-ampldquodtspsamprdquo No transitional arrangements will be granted. Government Regulation Politics and economics constrain UK infrastructure finance options News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80855/politics-and-economics-constrain-uk-infrastructure-finance-options There are political and economic constraints on the choices available to it. Government Regulation Irish companies required to comply with new EU gender balance regulations by 2026 News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80860/irish-companies-required-to-comply-with-new-eu-gender-balance-regulations-by-2026 These regulations impose strict new gender balance requirements for boards of listed companies Government Regulation Survey results reveal Hong Kong and Singapore as ‘premier seats of arbitration’ in Asia News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80863/survey-results-reveal-hong-kong-and-singapore-as-amplsquopremier-seats-of-arbitrationamprsquo-in-asia “Singapore is ranked, with London, among the top five seats globally and is the only Asian seat listed in the top five in Europe, North America and the Caribbean/Latin America.” Government Regulation Sale ban on crypto-linked ETNs to be lifted by FCA News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80867/sale-ban-on-crypto-linked-etns-to-be-lifted-by-fca The FCA said it plans to make the changes “as soon as possible”. Government Regulation 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 Ogier Global partners with leading tech platform Yardi to further enhance real estate services News Team Thursday, 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. Tax FOIA Appeals Fail So Often, Taxpayers See a Broken System Tax Notes News Team Thursday, 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). Tax The Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax Act News Team Monday, 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”). Tax VAT assessment ‘conspicuously unfair’ and set aside on the basis of taxpayer’s legitimate expectation News Team Monday, 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 expectation Tax Stephenson Harwood wins four awards at WealthBriefingAsia and Greater China Awards 2025 News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80868/stephenson-harwood-wins-four-awards-at-wealthbriefingasia-and-greater-china-awards-2025 Stephenson Harwood’s international private wealth team provides clients with comprehensive support across a wide range of matters including succession planning, tax optimisation, wealth structuring, and asset protection. Comment, Analysis & Research Guernsey: an ideal domicile for independent sponsors and deal-by-deal structures News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80869/guernsey-an-ideal-domicile-for-independent-sponsors-and-deal-by-deal-structures Single asset vehicles are not regulated as collective investment schemes in Guernsey. Comment, Analysis & Research Twenty Three Mayer Brown Lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in Germany 2026 edition News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80880/twenty-three-mayer-brown-lawyers-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-germany-2026-edition Best Lawyers is a peer-reviewed listing of outstanding attorneys. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo receives 2025 AFR Women in Leadership Award News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80852/dentons-chief-operating-officer-dr-maureen-migliazzo-receives-2025-afr-women-in-leadership-award These prestigious awards highlight the work and achievements of women poised to enter the upper echelons of Australia’s corporate decision-makers. Comment, Analysis & Research Managing IP places Dentons lawyers among leading Intellectual Property practitioners News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80853/managing-ip-places-dentons-lawyers-among-leading-intellectual-property-practitioners The ranking highlights outstanding lawyers in the area of IP law, including trademarks and patents. Comment, Analysis & Research Guernsey: a global centre of excellence for pensions News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80861/guernsey-a-global-centre-of-excellence-for-pensions The secondary pension helps employees resident in Guernsey to save for their retirement beyond social security. Comment, Analysis & Research Citizens' Advice Guernsey officially opens new office with plaque unveiling News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80841/citizensamp039-advice-guernsey-officially-opens-new-office-with-plaque-unveiling Carey Olsen Guernsey managing partner Tom Carey said: "Carey Olsen is proud to have sponsored the official opening of Citizens' Advice Guernsey's new office." Comment, Analysis & Research Francis Joyner honored with “Pro Bono Award” by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy News Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80820/francis-joyner-honored-with-ampldquopro-bono-awardamprdquo-by-charlotte-center-for-legal-advocacy Francis received the award in recognition of his pro bono service supporting Charlotte’s immigrant community Comment, Analysis & Research The Hollywood Reporter Names Two Latham Partners to 2025 New York Power Lawyers List News Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80823/the-hollywood-reporter-names-two-latham-partners-to-2025-new-york-power-lawyers-list Ian Nussbaum and Alli Stillman recognized among the entertainment industry’s top New York-based lawyers. Comment, Analysis & Research Stephenson Harwood relocates office in Shanghai News Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80829/stephenson-harwood-relocates-office-in-shanghai The new office, at CPIC Xintiandi Tower 1 in Huangpu District, provides a modern space designed to support effective collaboration and encourage innovative thinking. 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 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 International law firm merges with Dublin-based Solicitors News Team Wednesday, 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 IFC Walkers partner Rajah Abusrewil appointed deputy chair of STEP Jersey News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80884/walkers-partner-rajah-abusrewil-appointed-deputy-chair-of-step-jersey She leads our Jersey Private Capital & Trusts practice group and has over 20 years' experience delivering bespoke solutions for international families and family offices. People Moves Financial Services Regulatory Attorney Danielle Reyes Joins Holland & Knight in Austin News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80888/financial-services-regulatory-attorney-danielle-reyes-joins-holland-ampamp-knight-in-austin Ms. Reyes was previously a partner with Goodwin Procter. People Moves Paul Hastings Strengthens Premier Private Equity Platform With Two-Partner Team News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80896/paul-hastings-strengthens-premier-private-equity-platform-with-two-partner-team Zochowski and Noojin come to the firm from A&O Shearman and add further depth and breadth to Paul Hastings’ strong PE team. People Moves Carey Olsen litigation partner Richard Brown relocates to BVI News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80870/carey-olsen-litigation-partner-richard-brown-relocates-to-bvi Ranked as a leading BVI lawyer by Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, GRR and Lexology Index, Richard advises on all aspects of BVI commercial disputes People Moves DLA Piper welcomes former Federal Trade Commission Senior Attorney Michael Atleson to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics practice News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80873/dla-piper-welcomes-former-federal-trade-commission-senior-attorney-michael-atleson-to-the-artificial-intelligence-and-data-analytics-practice He will be based in the Washington, DC office. People Moves Norton Rose Fulbright boosts corporate finance offering in Dallas and Chicago with new partner News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80874/norton-rose-fulbright-boosts-corporate-finance-offering-in-dallas-and-chicago-with-new-partner Known for representing major financial institutions, Jon Riley joins as firm continues rapid expansion of business practice group People Moves Ogier delivers Luxembourg legal expertise to the French market News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80877/ogier-delivers-luxembourg-legal-expertise-to-the-french-market Bringing together experienced lawyers who are native French speakers People Moves Appleby Appoints Jane Smith As Group Chief Financial & Operating Officer News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80879/appleby-appoints-jane-smith-as-group-chief-financial-ampamp-operating-officer Based in Jersey, Jane joined Appleby in 2010 People Moves Competition leader Liza Carver returns to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer News Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80882/competition-leader-liza-carver-returns-to-herbert-smith-freehills-kramer Liza returns to HSF Kramer at a time when widespread changes to Australia’s merger control regime are imminent People Moves Mayer Brown bolsters its renowned ERISA Litigation practice with the return of Rick Nowak in Chicago News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80851/mayer-brown-bolsters-its-renowned-erisa-litigation-practice-with-the-return-of-rick-nowak-in-chicago Rick is the fourth recent hire to rejoin the firm’s Chicago office since March 2025 People Moves Dentons advises ADCB on AED 210 million LPG tanker financing News Aggregation Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80885/dentons-advises-adcb-on-aed-210-million-lpg-tanker-financing The Dentons team was led by Abu Dhabi office managing partner Nathaniel Armstrong with assistance from senior associate Shaakir Daud and associate Najeeb Gill. Legal Advice Linklaters advises State Grid on its RMB 4bn debut issuance News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80889/linklaters-advises-state-grid-on-its-rmb-4bn-debut-issuance This issuance also marks SGCC’s return to the international capital markets after four years, attracting a broad spectrum of investors worldwide. Legal Advice Linklaters advises on the largest offshore convertible bond issuance by a Chinese issuer this year News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80890/linklaters-advises-on-the-largest-offshore-convertible-bond-issuance-by-a-chinese-issuer-this-year The bonds are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and represent the largest convertible bond issuance denominated in US dollars or Hong Kong dollars by a Chinese company this year. Legal Advice DLA Piper advises Principal on the acquisition of a data centre hub in Germany News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80891/dla-piper-advises-principal-on-the-acquisition-of-a-data-centre-hub-in-germany The hub is the sixth asset acquired for the Principal European Data Centre Fund I, following acquisitions in Barcelona, the UK, Amsterdam, Dublin and Frankfurt. T Legal Advice Mayer Brown Europe-Brussels LLP relocates to iconic “The Louise” tower in June 2025 News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80892/mayer-brown-europe-brussels-llp-relocates-to-iconic-ampldquothe-louiseamprdquo-tower-in-june-2025 The property also offers an exclusive access to Hotel Wielemans as well as flexible work and conference spaces. Legal Advice PsiQuantum appoints Lendlease as preferred builder of the world's first commercial quantum computer in Brisbane News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80893/psiquantum-appoints-lendlease-as-preferred-builder-of-the-worldamp039s-first-commercial-quantum-computer-in-brisbane The quantum computing facility will span more than 100,000 square metres at a site near Brisbane Airport. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Aareon on bolt-on acquisition of MIS ActiveH News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80895/hogan-lovells-advises-aareon-on-bolt-on-acquisition-of-mis-activeh This acquisition will expand Aareon’s UK portfolio of innovative housing solutions and underlines its commitment to delivering next-generation, cloud-native technology to the housing sector – with a specific focus on supporting larger and more Legal Advice DLA Piper advises on acquisition of discount retailer, Poundland News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80897/dla-piper-advises-on-acquisition-of-discount-retailer-poundland Gordon Brothers will also provide up to GBP80 million in financing to support the Poundland management team's restructuring and turnaround plan. Legal Advice DLA Piper advises Caisse des dépôts et consignations in its partnership with Ortec Group for the implementation of ultra fast charging stations News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80898/dla-piper-advises-caisse-des-dampeacutepampocircts-et-consignations-in-its-partnership-with-ortec-group-for-the-implementation-of-ultra-fast-charging-stations The investment is structured as a joint venture, with Ortec Group holding 51% and Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations holding 49%. Legal Advice Trump’s New Cyber Executive Order Preserves Many Cyber Initiatives, Rolls Back Security Requirements for Contractors, and Changes Cyber Sanctions Regime News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80899/trumpamprsquos-new-cyber-executive-order-preserves-many-cyber-initiatives-rolls-back-security-requirements-for-contractors-and-changes-cyber-sanctions-regime Federal contractors and software vendors will be the most immediate beneficiaries of the new order’s shift away from regulatory expansion, including by rescinding certain software attestation requirements. Legal Advice 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 Managing risk in cloud computing in Hong Kong SAR News Team Tuesday, June 03, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80758/managing-risk-in-cloud-computing-in-hong-kong-sar In simple terms, cloud services are the delivery of information technology (IT) services via the internet FinTech Ogier's BVI team leading in all aspects of fintech and crypto News Team Thursday, 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. FinTech Linklaters wins two prestigious awards at TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025, showcasing strength in digital infrastructure News Team Tuesday, 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. FinTech Lyn Harris honoured as 'c-suite woman of the year' in Belfast ceremony News Team Friday, 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. FinTech Warning: Cyber-scam impersonating Dentons News Team Thursday, 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 lawyer FinTech Care, diligence and skill: artificial intelligence and directors' duties News Team Wednesday, 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. FinTech Irish government publishes new AI guidelines for public sector workers News Team Friday, 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. FinTech BVI business companies as corporate vehicles for digital token issuers – FAQs News Team Wednesday, 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. FinTech 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 Carbon capture and hydrogen ‘essential’ to achieve UK’s net-zero commitments News Team Monday, 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 SOS 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 Dispute resolution: another positive for Guernsey PLC News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80793/dispute-resolution-another-positive-for-guernsey-plc The range of firms and quality of practitioners in Guernsey is a testament to the hard-fought and continuous problem-solving capability of its adversarial system Court Cases German court dismissal of RWE climate case ‘will not end’ activist litigation trend News Team Wednesday, June 04, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80779/german-court-dismissal-of-rwe-climate-case-amplsquowill-not-endamprsquo-activist-litigation-trend The Hamm court’s decision has been much anticipated by those tracking global trends in climate litigation. Court Cases Recent Irish defamation cases clarify application of law News Team Wednesday, June 04, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80781/recent-irish-defamation-cases-clarify-application-of-law The court found that, in relation to Wilson, it wasn’t clear that the prejudice to Logan would significantly outweigh the prejudice towards him from granting the extension. Court Cases Marquess of Hertford vs. Earl of Yarmouth – an £85m family trust dispute in the UK News Team Friday, 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 Cases Hogan Lovells Secures Landmark Injunctions for Tulip Innovation in Battery Patent Dispute Against Sunwoda Group News Team Wednesday, 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 Germany Court Cases Hogan Lovells secures rare 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in landmark Fourth Amendment case News Team Friday, 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 adjudicated Court Cases Withers and Hayes Boone secure $17m victory for limited partnership in trial over Silicon Valley RE fraud dispute News Team Thursday, 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 Cases