Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:37:50 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Shared values as the foundation of lasting family wealth News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83453/shared-values-as-the-foundation-of-lasting-family-wealth Stacy also observed that values are not merely philosophical ideals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Jordan Constable named Rising Star at the Miami Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83378/jordan-constable-named-rising-star-at-the-miami-family-wealth-report-awards-2026 The Family Wealth Report’s annual Miami awards celebrate excellence across the private client and family office sectors within Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Structuring wealth across borders: US and UK tax perspectives News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83352/structuring-wealth-across-borders-us-and-uk-tax-perspectives Cross-border wealth planning rarely allows for the consideration of one country's tax and legal system in isolation. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83147/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Happy New Year to all Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Why Guernsey trusts continue to matter: Practical uses for families, entrepreneurs and businesses News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82988/why-guernsey-trusts-continue-to-matter-practical-uses-for-families-entrepreneurs-and-businesses Beyond private wealth, Guernsey trusts are widely used in commercial contexts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier celebrates triple gold at Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2025 News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82692/ogier-celebrates-triple-gold-at-citywealth-future-leaders-awards-2025 The results mark a clean sweep for Ogier, recognising both the firm’s culture of professional growth and the exceptional achievements of its rising stars. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Wealth management consolidators advised to review practices News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82563/wealth-management-consolidators-advised-to-review-practices Budd said the review could have an impact on how deals are done in future. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office FCA Review of UK Wealth Management M&A News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82401/fca-review-of-uk-wealth-management-mampampa The findings of the review will be of particular relevance to the PE industry where interest and investment in the wealth management sector has increased over recent years. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family PIFs simplified: a new era News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82324/family-pifs-simplified-a-new-era This targeted reform supports Guernsey's reputation as a responsive and forward-thinking jurisdiction Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Anthony Partridge on two years of progress with STEP Cayman News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82005/anthony-partridge-on-two-years-of-progress-with-step-cayman The launch of the Cayman NextGen committee was undoubtedly one of the most significant milestones during my tenure as chair. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office New Executive Order Declares National Emergency and Authorizes Tariffs on Goods from Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83532/new-executive-order-declares-national-emergency-and-authorizes-tariffs-on-goods-from-countries-supplying-oil-to-cuba The Executive Order comes at a critical moment for Cuba, which, according to reports, is experiencing its worst economic crisis in the 67-year history of its communist revolution. Government Regulation Ireland confirms revamp of rules for renewable energy auctions News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83519/ireland-confirms-revamp-of-rules-for-renewable-energy-auctions Charlotte Gourley, an energy policy expert with Pinsent Masons, said the decision had set out a clear path for future RESS auctions. Government Regulation FCA opens review of future of AI across UK financial sector News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83521/fca-opens-review-of-future-of-ai-across-uk-financial-sector The Financial Conduct Authority will look to explore how AI will impact on regulation, markets and consumers Government Regulation Fundraising Regulator issues guidance for use of artificial intelligence in fundraising News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83528/fundraising-regulator-issues-guidance-for-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-fundraising The guidance stresses the importance of understanding how AI tools use, store and share data and whether or not it is a closed loop system. Government Regulation Guernsey Court seizure of proceeds from crypto fraud establishes basis for future litigation News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83503/guernsey-court-seizure-of-proceeds-from-crypto-fraud-establishes-basis-for-future-litigation The ruling is notable not only for its scale but for the precedent it sets. Government Regulation Dentons launches combination with leading firm in Thailand News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83504/dentons-launches-combination-with-leading-firm-in-thailand Pisut & Partners has long been renowned as one of the leading service providers in the region. Government Regulation UAE explores AI-assisted law making and ‘dynamic’ regulatory regime News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83506/uae-explores-ai-assisted-law-making-and-amplsquodynamicamprsquo-regulatory-regime Businesses will need to enhance their regulatory responsiveness, data governance frameworks, and organisational readiness for AI-driven oversight Government Regulation Navigating estate administration in Bermuda News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83482/navigating-estate-administration-in-bermuda Many estates can take years to complete. Government Regulation Ghana and Mali mining developments create regulatory risk for investors News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83484/ghana-and-mali-mining-developments-create-regulatory-risk-for-investors A proposed overhaul of the mining sector by Ghana’s government, aimed at increasing state revenue and preventing the abuse of licensing terms Government Regulation UK financial regulator shares proposals for new crypto assets market framework News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83485/uk-financial-regulator-shares-proposals-for-new-crypto-assets-market-framework The Financial Conduct Authority has launched two further consultations on the latest stage of its proposals for regulating the crypto asset market Government Regulation Finance Bill 2025 - 2026: Changes to charity tax News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83529/finance-bill-2025-2026-changes-to-charity-tax The changes are intended to close or correct what the government considered to be minor loopholes or aberrations in the current regime. Tax Global Tax Deal Sparks Fear U.S. Law Will Be Tougher to Change News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83460/global-tax-deal-sparks-fear-us-law-will-be-tougher-to-change Mr. Odintz echoed these concerns, pointing to questions circulating in the tax community about how the agreement could place constraints on U.S. tax law. Tax Luxembourg’s New Carried Interest Tax Regime Formally Adopted and Effective as of 2026 News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83416/luxembourgamprsquos-new-carried-interest-tax-regime-formally-adopted-and-effective-as-of-2026 The new regime sets out a very attractive tax framework Tax Luxembourg to reform carried interest tax News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83421/luxembourg-to-reform-carried-interest-tax The new carried interest tax regime will apply regardless of the AIF’s legal form. Tax Navigating corporate and partnership tax in Luxembourg News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83307/navigating-corporate-and-partnership-tax-in-luxembourg For VAT the limitation period expires five years from 31 December of the year in which the sum of money to be collected has fallen due under article 81 paragraph 1 of the VAT Law. Tax Expanded Tax Break in GOP Law Has Startups Talking Restructuring News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83299/expanded-tax-break-in-gop-law-has-startups-talking-restructuring Mr. Bloom said these examples show how the law "just added another compelling reason to be a C corp." Tax Luxembourg tax update: what's new in 2026? News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83280/luxembourg-tax-update-whatamp039s-new-in-2026 The draft law is still under parliamentary review and it is expected that the new regime will be adopted by early 2026. Tax Changes to Guernsey taxation of employee share option schemes News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83181/changes-to-guernsey-taxation-of-employee-share-option-schemes Organisations should review existing share schemes and consider implications for future grants. Tax Partial exemption and VAT recovery for UK businesses News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83106/partial-exemption-and-vat-recovery-for-uk-businesses Businesses can either operate the standard method for VAT recovery or a special method with HMRC known as a partial exemption special method (PESM). Tax HMRC revises VAT exemption policy for NHS locum doctors News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83091/hmrc-revises-vat-exemption-policy-for-nhs-locum-doctors The NHS Trust challenged HMRC’s decision that the supply of temporary medical staff – including locum doctors – should not be treated as VAT exempt. Tax Succession planning in the British Virgin Islands News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83530/succession-planning-in-the-british-virgin-islands This distinction is commonly overlooked and can have a significant impact on succession planning, so it is essential to check how assets are held. Comment, Analysis & Research Holland & Knight Receives Two LatinFinance Deal of the Year Awards News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83537/holland-ampamp-knight-receives-two-latinfinance-deal-of-the-year-awards The awards celebrate excellence, innovation and dedication demonstrated by players in the industry Comment, Analysis & Research Cayman Islands Fund Finance Report 2025 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83512/cayman-islands-fund-finance-report-2025 Our latest report provides a high level analysis of the transactions we advised on over the year. Comment, Analysis & Research Bankruptcy remoteness for Cayman drop-down SPVs: A practical refresher for fund finance News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83514/bankruptcy-remoteness-for-cayman-drop-down-spvs-a-practical-refresher-for-fund-finance The legal architecture for bankruptcy remoteness in a fund finance context varies by entity type Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group named a 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83523/mayer-brownamprsquos-global-energy-group-named-a-2025-ampldquopractice-group-of-the-yearamprdquo-by-law360 Throughout 2025, Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group advised clients during a series of groundbreaking projects Comment, Analysis & Research Baker McKenzie Secures Approximately USD60 Million Award for Arxada in Delaware Court of Chancery Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Case News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83500/baker-mckenzie-secures-approximately-usd60-million-award-for-arxada-in-delaware-court-of-chancery-trade-secret-and-restrictive-covenant-case The Court has found: “After [Arxada] took over, the founder disagreed with the new direction. Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown advises on three LatinFinance “Deals of the Year” News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83502/mayer-brown-advises-on-three-latinfinance-ampldquodeals-of-the-yearamprdquo The firm was recognized for advising on these award-winning transactions at the LatinFinance Capital Markets dinner Comment, Analysis & Research Dustin Delany retains Legal 500 Recognition as a Leading Partner for Cross-Caribbean Expertise News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83469/dustin-delany-retains-legal-500-recognition-as-a-leading-partner-for-cross-caribbean-expertise Dustin continues to serve as Chair and Chief Managing Partner and has been instrumental in the development of the Firm’s integrated regional model, now operating across 15 Caribbean jurisdictions. Comment, Analysis & Research Building a lasting family legacy through art: a Singapore perspective News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83478/building-a-lasting-family-legacy-through-art-a-singapore-perspective The underlying message from the panel was reassuring. Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown recognized as a 2025 “Pro Bono Leader” by ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83479/mayer-brown-recognized-as-a-2025-ampldquopro-bono-leaderamprdquo-by-aba-standing-committee-on-pro-bono-and-public-service In 2025, Mayer Brown lawyers responded to 703 civil legal questions on the Illinois, New York, and North Carolina sites of ABA Free Legal Answers Comment, Analysis & Research Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68241/ethical-investment-latest-for-charities-on-striking-the-right-balance How should charity trustees approach the thorny issue of avoiding investments that conflict with their charity’s purposes whilst at the same time trying to maximise financial returns? This was the dilemma at the heart of a recent High Court ruling Charity & Philanthropy Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs News Team Thursday, April 07, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67795/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-daos-defi-and-nfts One of the most important considerations, as explained further below, is the Cayman Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) and how it might impact a project. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa achieves strong recognition in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82875/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-achieves-strong-recognition-in-the-2025-iflr1000-rankings These rankings underscore the firm’s strength in complex finance, regulatory, energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters across the continent. Offshore and IFC Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Celebrating our people: Ogier promotes 90 across its global business News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83531/celebrating-our-people-ogier-promotes-90-across-its-global-business "Congratulations to all, and thank you for the energy, expertise and teamwork you bring every day. We're excited to see what you achieve next." People Moves Dentons welcomes lateral hire Vanessa Fennell as a Partner in St. Lucia News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83535/dentons-welcomes-lateral-hire-vanessa-fennell-as-a-partner-in-st-lucia Vanessa’s appointment reinforces the Firm’s ability to provide responsive, commercially focused advice to clients operating throughout Caribbean. People Moves Celebrating our February Partner promotions News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83513/celebrating-our-february-partner-promotions Jessica joined Mourant in 2016 People Moves McDermott bolsters its Banking & Finance practice with addition of Oliver Sutter in Frankfurt News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83515/mcdermott-bolsters-its-banking-ampamp-finance-practice-with-addition-of-oliver-sutter-in-frankfurt Oliver joins from Norton Rose Fulbright People Moves Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar Elects 2026 Board of Directors News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83520/dentons-durham-jones-pinegar-elects-2026-board-of-directors Bateman is a co-chair of Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar’s Real Estate practice group. People Moves DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as partner in technology and data News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83522/dla-piper-appoints-edward-eisdell-moore-as-partner-in-technology-and-data The appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment in technology, data governance and digital infrastructure capability in New Zealand People Moves Hogan Lovells strengthens global private equity and funds capabilities and expands offering in Middle East with key hire in Dubai News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83525/hogan-lovells-strengthens-global-private-equity-and-funds-capabilities-and-expands-offering-in-middle-east-with-key-hire-in-dubai Dounia’s hire follows hot on the heels of hires both to the region People Moves Emma Jordan joins Stephenson Harwood as Partner News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83526/emma-jordan-joins-stephenson-harwood-as-partner Emma specialises in contentious trusts, with a particular emphasis on offshore litigation involving tracing and recovery within complex trust structures. People Moves Connie Chan Named as Senior Vice President – Head of Company Secretarial – Singapore News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83497/connie-chan-named-as-senior-vice-president-ampndash-head-of-company-secretarial-ampndash-singapore The Maples Group has appointed Connie Chan as Senior Vice President and Head of Company Secretarial – Singapore. People Moves Withers welcomes senior corporate partner to Asia team News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83507/withers-welcomes-senior-corporate-partner-to-asia-team Raymond will be based across Withers' Hong Kong and Singapore offices. People Moves Appleby represents United Acquisition Corp. I on its USD100 million SPAC IPO News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83533/appleby-represents-united-acquisition-corp-i-on-its-usd100-million-spac-ipo The Company is sponsored by United Acquisition SPAC LLC and led by CEO Paul Packer, who is the founder of Globis Capital Advisors. Legal Advice Appleby advises Shenzhen International on issuance of RMB 1 billion 2026 medium term notes News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83534/appleby-advises-shenzhen-international-on-issuance-of-rmb-1-billion-2026-medium-term-notes The deal was led by Vincent Chan, Partner in Appleby’s Hong Kong office. Legal Advice Mayer Brown advises Vista Energy on acquisition of Equinor’s assets in Vaca Muerta News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83536/mayer-brown-advises-vista-energy-on-acquisition-of-equinoramprsquos-assets-in-vaca-muerta The transaction, which represents the divestment of Equinor’s full onshore position in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin, is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. Legal Advice Advising Property Finder on its landmark US$170m investment and a US$250m debt financing News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83516/advising-property-finder-on-its-landmark-us170m-investment-and-a-us250m-debt-financing The transaction builds on a series of significant debt and equity financings Legal Advice Advising Property Finder on its landmark US$170m investment and a US$250m debt financing News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83517/advising-property-finder-on-its-landmark-us170m-investment-and-a-us250m-debt-financing The transaction builds on a series of significant debt and equity financings Legal Advice Dentons Paz Horowitz Advises Banco de Machala on USD 34 Million International Financing News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83527/dentons-paz-horowitz-advises-banco-de-machala-on-usd-34-million-international-financing With this transaction, Dentons Paz Horowitz reaffirms its experience in complex and cross-border financial transactions Legal Advice Disability discrimination in absence management News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83498/disability-discrimination-in-absence-management In the Dias case, the Claimant had a history of fibromyalgia and intractable migraines. Legal Advice CIMA Launches Annual Prudential Information Survey for Registered Persons News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83499/cima-launches-annual-prudential-information-survey-for-registered-persons The data obtained will support CIMA’s efforts to enhance the resilience, transparency and prudential soundness of the securities investment business sector in the Cayman Islands. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Howden on acquisition of Polygon Insurance Brokers Limited News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83481/carey-olsen-advises-howden-on-acquisition-of-polygon-insurance-brokers-limited This acquisition marks another step in Howden's strategy to grow the business in the Channel Islands for the benefit of its clients. Legal Advice Dentons advises Anadolubank on its private placement of senior unsecured notes News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83483/dentons-advises-anadolubank-on-its-private-placement-of-senior-unsecured-notes Anadolubank is a private commercial bank operating both in Türkiye and in the Netherlands. Legal Advice Sponsor focus on AI, defence set to drive European tech buyouts in 2026 – Dealspeak EMEA News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83501/sponsor-focus-on-ai-defence-set-to-drive-european-tech-buyouts-in-2026-ampndash-dealspeak-emea This comes after tech sponsor buyout volume in 2025 fell to EUR 40.2bn across Europe, which was down 33% year-on-year (YoY). FinTech Liabilities arising from use of AI explored by UK experts News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83505/liabilities-arising-from-use-of-ai-explored-by-uk-experts The UKJT said contracts will be particularly relevant in determining liability for economic harm FinTech Singapore's framework for agentic AI systems: Governing the next wave of AI News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83494/singaporeamp039s-framework-for-agentic-ai-systems-governing-the-next-wave-of-ai These AI agents are already rapidly transforming the workplace through coding assistants FinTech How the Creative Content Exchange plays into UK AI policy News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83438/how-the-creative-content-exchange-plays-into-uk-ai-policy Amidst intense global competition for investment, the UK is betting on AI developers being drawn to the UK by an ability to access high-quality content and data FinTech Digital Networks Act cyber proposals threaten MVNOs, says expert News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83445/digital-networks-act-cyber-proposals-threaten-mvnos-says-expert One of the conditions that member states will be able to insist providers meet is compliance with cybersecurity rules FinTech UAE introduces new online restrictions with child safety legislation News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83387/uae-introduces-new-online-restrictions-with-child-safety-legislation The changes are timely and particularly relevant in the context of global developments in protecting children’s safety online FinTech UK to consult on social media ban for children News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83397/uk-to-consult-on-social-media-ban-for-children Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a ban on children accessing social media platforms. FinTech Eyes on AI: The artificial intelligence outlook for private capital in 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83380/eyes-on-ai-the-artificial-intelligence-outlook-for-private-capital-in-2026 AI and private capital may follow a similar path. FinTech UK data transfers guidance updated News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83385/uk-data-transfers-guidance-updated The ICO said that UK processors transferring personal data to a controller located outside the UK will “never” be considered to be making a restricted transfer FinTech ‘Workable’ AI copyright solutions lacking amidst UK policy ‘reset’ News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83358/amplsquoworkableamprsquo-ai-copyright-solutions-lacking-amidst-uk-policy-amplsquoresetamprsquo Difficulties in implementing any opt out mechanism have been surfaced through the working groups FinTech Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group named a 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83524/mayer-brownamprsquos-global-energy-group-named-a-2025-ampldquopractice-group-of-the-yearamprdquo-by-law360 Mayer Brown’s Energy practice brings decades of experience across the oil, natural gas, LNG, and power sectors. Planet SOS Victorian government announces August offshore wind auction News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83467/victorian-government-announces-august-offshore-wind-auction The design of the auction is yet to be released, but will be announced following consultation with the offshore wind energy industry. Planet SOS Sustainability, supply chain and ESG: climate change challenges to consider for 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83446/sustainability-supply-chain-and-esg-climate-change-challenges-to-consider-for-2026 In the EU and UK, legislative developments providing for regulatory oversight of ESG ratings will help to promote transparency around methodologies Planet SOS Consultation on NSW hybrid renewable project agreement opens News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83401/consultation-on-nsw-hybrid-renewable-project-agreement-opens The proposed hybrid LTESA would sit alongside the existing Generation LTESA designed for stand-alone generation projects Planet SOS Final review of Australia’s National Electricity Market published News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83384/final-review-of-australiaamprsquos-national-electricity-market-published The final report also mandates that participants in the NEM must provide transparent data on availability and responsiveness of dispatchable resources. Planet SOS Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer introduces ESG Regulatory Atlas to support organisations facing growing sustainability challenges News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83325/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-introduces-esg-regulatory-atlas-to-support-organisations-facing-growing-sustainability-challenges It is the latest in a suite of tools created to help clients understand and maintain compliance against the growing array of ESG legal requirements Planet SOS New standards for the energy transition: Hogan Lovells advises CEE Group on multibillion-euro repowering project News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/new-standards-for-the-energy-transition-hogan-lovells-advises-cee-group-on-multibillion-euro-repowering-project With this exemplary project, we are setting a clear milestone for the next generation of renewable energy assets Planet SOS Paul Hastings Advises W Power Storage Shareholders on up to €500 Million ICG Investment News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83081/paul-hastings-advises-w-power-storage-shareholders-on-up-to-ampeuro500-million-icg-investment Partner Frederik Mühl led the Frankfurt-based Paul Hastings team Planet SOS Irish Revenue Updates Guidance on Territorial Scope of VAT Groups News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83058/irish-revenue-updates-guidance-on-territorial-scope-of-vat-groups The change is particularly relevant to businesses in the financial services sector, which often have limited ability to recover input VAT. Planet SOS Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83040/australia-revises-renewable-energy-forecasts-for-wind-and-transmissions By contrast, AEMO now expects that 2GW of grid-scale solar will be needed by 2030 Planet SOS Dentons Lee wins landmark appellate victory in Asan Baebang Mobile District case News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83407/dentons-lee-wins-landmark-appellate-victory-in-asan-baebang-mobile-district-case The appellate ruling further reaffirmed legal stability for recruitment report acceptance in local housing cooperative projects. Court Cases Psychiatric injury, bad faith, and boardroom conduct News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83337/psychiatric-injury-bad-faith-and-boardroom-conduct The court in this case considered that CM's cause of action had accrued prior to dismissal and therefore he was not within the Johnson exclusion zone. Court Cases The Diarra ruling: how the transfer market and the balance of power between clubs and players are changing News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83244/the-diarra-ruling-how-the-transfer-market-and-the-balance-of-power-between-clubs-and-players-are-changing FIFA promptly amended its regulations Court Cases Certainty in arbitration: High thresholds for setting aside awards in Singapore News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83227/certainty-in-arbitration-high-thresholds-for-setting-aside-awards-in-singapore The decision reinforces several practical points for parties arbitrating in Singapore Court Cases Singapore confirms position on admissibility v jurisdiction in multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83221/singapore-confirms-position-on-admissibility-v-jurisdiction-in-multi-tiered-dispute-resolution-clauses The High Court held that the question of compliance with pre-arbitration steps goes to the admissibility of the claim, not to the tribunal’s jurisdiction, bringing Singapore in line with recent decisions in the UK and Hong Kong. Court Cases Retrospective relief for trustees News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83152/retrospective-relief-for-trustees A similar approach was previously adopted by the Grand Court in the context of an application for Beddoe relief. Court Cases A tour of judicial decision-making: The "Easter Egg" in O'Driscoll v Clayton (Junior) [2025] EWHC 2607 (Ch) News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83121/a-tour-of-judicial-decision-making-the-ampquoteaster-eggampquot-in-oamp039driscoll-v-clayton-junior-2025-ewhc-2607-ch Judges are required to give reasons for their decisions, setting out the main points and explaining how they reached their conclusions. Court Cases French Supreme Court shifts position on jurisdiction clauses News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83063/french-supreme-court-shifts-position-on-jurisdiction-clauses These clauses are a common feature in financial agreements and typically allow lenders to sue borrowers in multiple jurisdictions but restrict borrowers to litigate in one designated court. Court Cases Second Circuit Poised to Rule on What Law Applies to Consumer Wire Fraud News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82979/second-circuit-poised-to-rule-on-what-law-applies-to-consumer-wire-fraud In an appeal being closely watched by the financial services industry, the Second Circuit is now set to decide, as a matter of first impression, whether the EFTA applies in the context of wire transfer fraud. Court Cases Dentons Secures Dismissal on All Charges Against David Rawson and Recycled Earth in Environmental Case News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82941/dentons-secures-dismissal-on-all-charges-against-david-rawson-and-recycled-earth-in-environmental-case In plain terms, the environmental case against Mr. Rawson and Recycled Earth is over, and they have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Court Cases