Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:06:01 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Ogier dominates Private Client Global Elite Directory 2025 News Team Friday, February 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79589/ogier-dominates-private-client-global-elite-directory-2025 17 members of Ogier's multi-jurisdictional Trusts Advisory Group from both the Private Wealth and Dispute Resolution teams are included in the list Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Seven Appleby lawyers recognised among top-peer selected private client lawyers News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79512/seven-appleby-lawyers-recognised-among-top-peer-selected-private-client-lawyers This recognition, based on peer reviews, highlights the respect and trust earned by our lawyers within the profession. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office How is private wealth approaching impact? News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79514/how-is-private-wealth-approaching-impact These initiatives provide guidance for countries, companies, investors and philanthropists to align their activities towards sustainability and protecting the environment for the next generation. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The Alphabet Trust and its benefits for South African families News Team Thursday, February 06, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79497/the-alphabet-trust-and-its-benefits-for-south-african-families The Trust Law offers robust protection against creditor claims Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Appleby awarded Isle of Man Law Firm of the Year at Citywealth IFC Awards 2025 News Team Monday, February 03, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79451/appleby-awarded-isle-of-man-law-firm-of-the-year-at-citywealth-ifc-awards-2025 The IFC Awards brings together over 120 of the world’s top wealth advisors and private client experts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Harneys recognised at the 2025 Citywealth IFC Awards News Aggregation Team Friday, January 31, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79448/harneys-recognised-at-the-2025-citywealth-ifc-awards The Citywealth IFC Awards spotlight excellence, innovation, and leadership within the private wealth sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Carey Olsen and IQ-EQ Support Deep Blue on the Launch of Jersey’s First Stablecoin News Team Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79413/carey-olsen-and-iq-eq-support-deep-blue-on-the-launch-of-jerseyamprsquos-first-stablecoin Carey Olsen advised on the legal and regulatory aspects of DBUSD’s issuance Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Sidley Represents Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman in Becoming a New Business Hub of Focus Financial Partners News Team Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79369/sidley-represents-gelfand-rennert-and-feldman-in-becoming-a-new-business-hub-of-focus-financial-partners Focus is a leading international partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Navigating wealth preservation and growth: Insights from Richard Grasby News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79345/navigating-wealth-preservation-and-growth-insights-from-richard-grasby Richard also highlights the value of transparent, client-focused services and the increasing role of next generation leaders in shaping family governance and succession planning. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Private wealth management – have you considered the SPF? News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79297/private-wealth-management-ampndash-have-you-considered-the-spf The Circular provides that, should an SPF have its statutory seat or central administration in Luxembourg, it is eligible to receive a certificate from the LTA confirming its residency status in accordance with Luxembourg law. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The Utility of the Share Premium Account in Cayman Islands Exempted Companies News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79667/the-utility-of-the-share-premium-account-in-cayman-islands-exempted-companies The share premium account also provides a flexible funding source for repurchasing or redeeming shares. Government Regulation New policy allows arbitration disputes to be heard in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR or Macao News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79680/new-policy-allows-arbitration-disputes-to-be-heard-in-mainland-china-hong-kong-sar-or-macao Courts will support the enforcement of such arbitration awards unless they violate mandatory national laws or the public interest. Government Regulation Construction firms must ‘contract differently’ to address climate claims risk News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79652/construction-firms-must-amplsquocontract-differentlyamprsquo-to-address-climate-claims-risk Would-be contractors should be clearly made aware of “the minimum requirements needed for compliance” at the tender stage of projects Government Regulation The sanction of schemes of arrangement in Jersey: the takeaways from The Representation of Centamin PLC News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79638/the-sanction-of-schemes-of-arrangement-in-jersey-the-takeaways-from-the-representation-of-centamin-plc The success of the Centamin plc scheme of arrangement shows that there is still an appetite to use Jersey schemes of arrangements to effect the acquisition of Jersey companies. Government Regulation Substance, Tax Treaties and the UK Supreme Court in Royal Bank of Canada News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79642/substance-tax-treaties-and-the-uk-supreme-court-in-royal-bank-of-canada The uncertainty that this can open up is considerable. Government Regulation UPC rulings ‘should accelerate Ireland’s UPC vote’ News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79649/upc-rulings-amplsquoshould-accelerate-irelandamprsquos-upc-voteamprsquo The term is used to describe the question of whether UPC decisions have the potential to extend to non-UPC countries Government Regulation Updates to Cayman's Beneficial Ownership Regime: Access Restrictions and Legitimate Interest Regulations News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79619/updates-to-caymanamp039s-beneficial-ownership-regime-access-restrictions-and-legitimate-interest-regulations From 28 February 2025, members of the public can apply to the competent authority in the Cayman Islands for access to specified information pursuant to the Legitimate Interest Regulations. Government Regulation With a property in mind News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79621/with-a-property-in-mind If the property is leasehold, you will generally have the right to extend your lease or buy the freehold under Leasehold Reform legislation. Government Regulation Mayer Brown declares war on career setback caused by parental leave News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79625/mayer-brown-declares-war-on-career-setback-caused-by-parental-leave In this way, Mayer Brown wants to maintain and further promote the foundations laid for a successful career as a lawyer during parental leave. Government Regulation Extension of date for filling a BVI annual financial return News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79626/extension-of-date-for-filling-a-bvi-annual-financial-return This extension does not automatically apply to entities with a year-end date that is not 31 December. Government Regulation UK interpretation of tax treaties clarified by Supreme Court News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79681/uk-interpretation-of-tax-treaties-clarified-by-supreme-court At the heart of the case was how the double tax treaty agreed between the UK and Canada should be applied. Tax Belgium to reduce assessment periods and fight tax litigation backlog with unprecedented measures News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79624/belgium-to-reduce-assessment-periods-and-fight-tax-litigation-backlog-with-unprecedented-measures The first one is the creation of a(n) optional tax arbitration system. Tax Recent developments in the attitude of the Jersey courts to onshore tax News Team Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79605/recent-developments-in-the-attitude-of-the-jersey-courts-to-onshore-tax No tax liability was currently due but would arise in the future, and debate arose as to whether HMRC ought to be notified. Tax The hopes and fears driving global mobility in 2025 News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79523/the-hopes-and-fears-driving-global-mobility-in-2025 One group of people who are keenly interested in tax rates are the tens of thousands of non-domiciled residents of the UK Tax Tax reforms to encourage investments in Luxembourg News Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79228/tax-reforms-to-encourage-investments-in-luxembourg The corporate income tax rate has been reduced from 15% to 14% for companies with taxable income below €175,000 Tax UK tipped to follow EU and Australia on public country-by-country tax reporting News Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79213/uk-tipped-to-follow-eu-and-australia-on-public-country-by-country-tax-reporting Australian ministers have the power to specify certain jurisdictions Tax Luxembourg tax: what's new in 2025? News Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79142/luxembourg-tax-whatamp039s-new-in-2025 The global ordinary rate lowers from 24.94% to 23.87% for companies based in Luxembourg City. Tax House Speaker Plans Vote on Taiwan Double Taxation Relief Bill News Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79159/house-speaker-plans-vote-on-taiwan-double-taxation-relief-bill The four corners agree the Taiwan tax bill should become law Tax Jersey and the Global Minimum Tax – the OECD Pillar Two Rules News Team Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79009/jersey-and-the-global-minimum-tax-ampndash-the-oecd-pillar-two-rules The laws should be kept under review and advice confirming the application should be sought. Tax Ireland’s latest Finance Act provides tax clarity for multinationals News Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78981/irelandamprsquos-latest-finance-act-provides-tax-clarity-for-multinationals Ireland transposed the EU Minimum Tax Directive, which was based on the Pillar Two GloBE rules, into its domestic laws in 2023, Tax Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79670/chambers-germany-2025-dentons-consolidates-its-ranking-position Dentons’ teams across Germany consolidated their practice and sector rankings in nine areas Comment, Analysis & Research Cayman Short Form Merger – is it a loophole? News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79674/cayman-short-form-merger-ampndash-is-it-a-loophole For this to apply, a parent company should hold at least 90 per cent voting power in the general meetings of the subsidiary (referred to as a “short-form merger”). Comment, Analysis & Research Three Reed Smith practices recognised in Legal 500 Germany 2025 guide News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79677/three-reed-smith-practices-recognised-in-legal-500-germany-2025-guide Andreas Splittgerber designated a Leading Partner for Data Protection Comment, Analysis & Research Law.com International and Private Equity News Recognise Elizabeth Todd as Top Ten Corporate and Private Equity Lawyer in the UK and Europe News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79655/lawcom-international-and-private-equity-news-recognise-elizabeth-todd-as-top-ten-corporate-and-private-equity-lawyer-in-the-uk-and-europe In October last year, Elizabeth led the team which advised EQT on the signing of definitive share purchase agreements Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Delany Secures 18 Prestigious Rankings in Chambers Global 2025, Strengthens Leadership Across the Caribbean News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79634/dentons-delany-secures-18-prestigious-rankings-in-chambers-global-2025-strengthens-leadership-across-the-caribbean With four new individual rankings and two new firm-level rankings, the 2025 edition of Chambers Global highlights Dentons Delany’s growing influence and bench strength across the region. Comment, Analysis & Research Business-employee rights ‘balance’ required in use of restrictive covenants News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79639/business-employee-rights-amplsquobalanceamprsquo-required-in-use-of-restrictive-covenants Many businesses – and their staff – operate across the Middle East and Africa, and will want to ensure that their information and interests are protected in both regions. Comment, Analysis & Research Higgs & Johnson Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2025 News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79643/higgs-ampamp-johnson-achieves-top-rankings-in-chambers-global-2025 The Firm has been ranked in six (6) different practice groups Comment, Analysis & Research Baker McKenzie Named African Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79647/baker-mckenzie-named-african-banking-ampamp-finance-legal-adviser-of-the-year This marks the fourth time in five years that Baker McKenzie has clinched this prestigious title. Comment, Analysis & Research The Legal 500 Germany Recommends Mayer Brown in 13 Practice Categories News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79648/the-legal-500-germany-recommends-mayer-brown-in-13-practice-categories A total of 32 lawyers are mentioned by name in the commentary for their outstanding contribution Comment, Analysis & Research Harneys maintains high rankings in Chambers Global 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79618/harneys-maintains-high-rankings-in-chambers-global-2025 The BVI team retained their Band 1 ranking for their Corporate & Finance and Investment Funds expertise. 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 Appleby Guernsey expands Dispute Resolution practice News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79666/appleby-guernsey-expands-dispute-resolution-practice We are delighted to welcome Anna and Simon to the firm. People Moves Clifford Chance hires partner Karalyn Mildorf, strengthening its national security and trade compliance team News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79668/clifford-chance-hires-partner-karalyn-mildorf-strengthening-its-national-security-and-trade-compliance-team Joining from White & Case, Mildorf brings a deep knowledge of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) issues. People Moves Former Ninth Circuit Judge Paul Watford Joins King & Spalding’s Los Angeles Office News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79675/former-ninth-circuit-judge-paul-watford-joins-king-ampamp-spaldingamprsquos-los-angeles-office Watford served as a Ninth Circuit judge from 2012 to 2023. People Moves DLA Piper welcomes Frances Mosley to the Corporate Practice News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79679/dla-piper-welcomes-frances-mosley-to-the-corporate-practice She will be based in the Palo Alto office. People Moves Dentons bolsters Belgian Banking and Finance practice with hire of partner Tom Geudens and team News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79651/dentons-bolsters-belgian-banking-and-finance-practice-with-hire-of-partner-tom-geudens-and-team Tom Geudens advises banks, corporations, and public sector bodies on asset-based lending, leveraged finance, asset finance People Moves Hogan Lovells adds Andrea Pretti to Corporate & Finance practice in Milan News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79653/hogan-lovells-adds-andrea-pretti-to-corporate-ampamp-finance-practice-in-milan His arrival demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting clients in Italy People Moves Holland & Knight Grows National Security & Defense Industry Group with Additions of Mike Wakefield and Joseph Sopcisak News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79656/holland-ampamp-knight-grows-national-security-ampamp-defense-industry-group-with-additions-of-mike-wakefield-and-joseph-sopcisak The firm's recent announcement of our National Security & Defense Industry Group demonstrates our commitment to this sector. People Moves Holland & Knight Expands Real Estate Section with Addition of Grace Winters in Newport Beach News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79657/holland-ampamp-knight-expands-real-estate-section-with-addition-of-grace-winters-in-newport-beach Ms. Winters was previously a partner with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. People Moves A&O Shearman appoints new managing partner in Italy News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79659/aampampo-shearman-appoints-new-managing-partner-in-italy Paolo joined legacy Allen & Overy in 2007 People Moves Sidley Expands Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Landing Michael Podolny as a Partner in Northern California News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79661/sidley-expands-emerging-companies-and-venture-capital-practice-landing-michael-podolny-as-a-partner-in-northern-california Mr. Podolny represents technology and life sciences companies throughout their life cycle People Moves White & Case advises Cedra on acquisition of part of PwC Sweden’s audit and advisory business News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79669/white-ampamp-case-advises-cedra-on-acquisition-of-part-of-pwc-swedenamprsquos-audit-and-advisory-business Through the acquisition, Cedra is expected to grow to more than 500 employees in 25 locations in Sweden, with a combined revenue of SEK 1 billion. Legal Advice A&O Shearman advises Stoneweg European REIT on its successful EUR500 million debt restructuring News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79671/aampampo-shearman-advises-stoneweg-european-reit-on-its-successful-eur500-million-debt-restructuring The Green Bonds are Investment Grade rated “BBB –” by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises The Crown Estate on UK’s first carbon capture project to reuse existing infrastructure News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79672/hogan-lovells-advises-the-crown-estate-on-ukamprsquos-first-carbon-capture-project-to-reuse-existing-infrastructure The agreement marks a transformative step that not only supports innovation in the energy sector but also upholds The Crown Estate's longstanding legacy of responsible land stewardship for the benefit of the public and future generations." Legal Advice Harneys advises on US IPOs of Plutus Financial Group, OneConstruction Group, and Pharma Digital Technology Holdings News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79676/harneys-advises-on-us-ipos-of-plutus-financial-group-oneconstruction-group-and-pharma-digital-technology-holdings Supporting three companies with successful Nasdaq listings and over US$21 million in fundraising Legal Advice DLA Piper advises TCL Technology on TOP Programme with the International Olympic Committee News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79678/dla-piper-advises-tcl-technology-on-top-programme-with-the-international-olympic-committee After more than 40 years of transformation, innovation and progress, TCL Industries and TCL Technology are now focusing on three core industries Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Medicud on the seed round with international investors News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79654/hogan-lovells-advises-medicud-on-the-seed-round-with-international-investors This investment aligns with Medicud's development strategy, which focuses on international expansion. Legal Advice Funds in the British Virgin Islands News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79658/funds-in-the-british-virgin-islands The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is a long-standing jurisdiction of choice for the incorporation of investment funds. Legal Advice Addleshaw Goddard advises Impact Bridge on the launch of its new investment vehicle IB Sustainable Agrifood Fund I Innvierte News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79660/addleshaw-goddard-advises-impact-bridge-on-the-launch-of-its-new-investment-vehicle-ib-sustainable-agrifood-fund-i-innvierte The Funds team that advised Impact Bridge was led by the managing partner of the Funds team, Isabel Rodríguez, with the collaboration of associates Gonzalo Lozano and Nemesio Fernández. Legal Advice DLA Piper advises Stuart on a Collective Dismissal Process in Spain News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79662/dla-piper-advises-stuart-on-a-collective-dismissal-process-in-spain The workers' representatives challenged the company's decision. Legal Advice Freshfields advises KKR on strategic partnership with EGC News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79663/freshfields-advises-kkr-on-strategic-partnership-with-egc EGC is a second-generation, family-owned and independent energy services provider in Germany. Legal Advice Artifical counter-intelligence News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79650/artifical-counter-intelligence Joanna Caen TEP and Cara Fitzpatrick comment on the challenges and impact of AI in the modern-day private client firm. FinTech Paris AI summit signals pivot from safety to adoption News Team Friday, February 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79592/paris-ai-summit-signals-pivot-from-safety-to-adoption The US approach to AI development and regulation under Trump is likely to be shaped by a new AI action plan under development FinTech Major study explores AI use in infrastructure and real estate News Team Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79548/major-study-explores-ai-use-in-infrastructure-and-real-estate Individuals involved in senior executive or managerial roles – including chief executives, chief technology officers, general counsel, commercial directors, and project or marketing managers – are encouraged to complete the survey. FinTech Hogan Lovells partners with Bright Tide to launch Sustain.AI, an accelerator for AI-driven sustainability solutions News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79532/hogan-lovells-partners-with-bright-tide-to-launch-sustainai-an-accelerator-for-ai-driven-sustainability-solutions The cohort features ventures from around the world FinTech Fund in the sun: why the Philippines could be the next startup powerhouse News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79527/fund-in-the-sun-why-the-philippines-could-be-the-next-startup-powerhouse While the Philippines has the potential to become a thriving startup destination, it must first overcome some key challenges. FinTech Navigating trusts in a data-driven world: Developments in Guernsey's regulatory landscape News Team Thursday, February 06, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79498/navigating-trusts-in-a-data-driven-world-developments-in-guernseyamp039s-regulatory-landscape This article considers recent developments in Guernsey’s data protection landscape and how these may impact on trustees. FinTech UK consumers don't trust government or business to protect their personal information News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79426/uk-consumers-donamp039t-trust-government-or-business-to-protect-their-personal-information Respondents were asked to identify the type of personal information they worry about sharing FinTech Platforms Must Be Held Accountable for Hacks or Data Breaches of Social Media Networks News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79428/platforms-must-be-held-accountable-for-hacks-or-data-breaches-of-social-media-networks She clarified that users can request information from the social media network about the use of their personal data, such as how to access, correct or delete their information. FinTech Pensions risk transfer: managing cyber risk on bulk annuity transactions News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79343/pensions-risk-transfer-managing-cyber-risk-on-bulk-annuity-transactions These are risk points that both trustees and insurers need to understand and address through a combination of preventative measures, robust testing, proactive risk management, and effective incident response plans. FinTech Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79314/dentons-releases-global-ai-trends-report AI continues to be a transformative force globally FinTech Ireland’s renewable heat obligation can fuel its biomethane sector News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79633/irelandamprsquos-renewable-heat-obligation-can-fuel-its-biomethane-sector The RHO is set to be the main support mechanism for the emerging anaerobic digestion sector in Ireland. Planet SOS Climate ‘fundamentals’ should guide net zero action amidst change, say experts News Team Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79564/climate-amplsquofundamentalsamprsquo-should-guide-net-zero-action-amidst-change-say-experts Watson and Wetzer were commenting in the aftermath of a recent event hosted by Pinsent Masons in partnership with Wood Mackenzie, where those issues dominated discussion. Planet SOS First stage of Queensland windfarm planning amendments comes into effect News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79535/first-stage-of-queensland-windfarm-planning-amendments-comes-into-effect The current reforms only apply to wind farm projects, but it is expected that a similar approach will be implemented for solar farms in the future. Planet SOS S&P Global Article Cites Ropes & Gray Half-Yearly Asset Management ESG Roundup News Team Wednesday, February 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79486/sampampp-global-article-cites-ropes-ampamp-gray-half-yearly-asset-management-esg-roundup The article notes that Ropes & Gray predicts another wave of bills will be introduced in this Congress Planet SOS New Queensland state government intervenes on proposed wind projects News Team Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79385/new-queensland-state-government-intervenes-on-proposed-wind-projects One of the LNP’s election promises was that it would “ensure renewable energy projects are impact assessable with approval processes consistent with other land uses like mining”. Planet SOS Ropes & Gray Powers All 14 Offices with 100% Renewable Energy Via Energy Credits News Team Friday, January 03, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79133/ropes-ampamp-gray-powers-all-14-offices-with-100-renewable-energy-via-energy-credits In accomplishing this feat, Ropes & Gray can claim 100% renewable electricity use for its office space in 2024. Planet SOS Planning reforms promote renewables projects in England News Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78980/planning-reforms-promote-renewables-projects-in-england The government has set the minimum generation capacity that solar projects have to meet to be in-scope of the NSIPs consenting regime at 100MW Planet SOS Allens advises Endeavour Energy on $1bn dual-tranche sustainability-linked loan News Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78983/allens-advises-endeavour-energy-on-1bn-dual-tranche-sustainability-linked-loan 'We are pleased to have advised longstanding client Endeavour Energy on a successful transaction.' Planet SOS Contractualising’ climate and sustainability no longer optional in 2025 News Team Friday, December 06, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78893/contractualisingamprsquo-climate-and-sustainability-no-longer-optional-in-2025 Many banks and asset managers have made commitments to abate their ‘financed emissions’ Planet SOS Ropes & Gray Attorneys Discuss ESG Policies Post-Election in Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78795/ropes-ampamp-gray-attorneys-discuss-esg-policies-post-election-in-thomson-reuters-regulatory-intelligence Regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, employment litigation partner Doug Brayley said that he expects “executive orders over the topics that the executive has the most direct control over Planet SOS Herbert Smith Freehills successfully defends private prosecution of senior executive of UK listed company News Team Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79673/herbert-smith-freehills-successfully-defends-private-prosecution-of-senior-executive-of-uk-listed-company The case represents the first reported private prosecution of a listed company executive in the UK as well as the first private prosecution brought by shareholders of a listed company in the UK. Court Cases Hong Kong SAR court grants interim measures in aid of an arbitration seated in US News Team Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79641/hong-kong-sar-court-grants-interim-measures-in-aid-of-an-arbitration-seated-in-us The tribunal then made at least five procedural orders directing parties to reach an agreement on the terms of an escrow agreement to alleviate company A's concerns. Court Cases Freezing orders in England and Wales News Team Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79607/freezing-orders-in-england-and-wales Freezing orders can also be granted against “persons unknown” in the context of stolen crypto assets, where the identity of the person subject to the order is not known to the applicant. Court Cases Irish Supreme Court rules on alleged unlawful credit servicing News Team Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79562/irish-supreme-court-rules-on-alleged-unlawful-credit-servicing The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed Kelly's appeal Court Cases States, Advanced Reactor Developer Challenge NRC’s Authority to License Advanced Reactors News Team Wednesday, February 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79494/states-advanced-reactor-developer-challenge-nrcamprsquos-authority-to-license-advanced-reactors Specifically, the lawsuit challenges the NRC’s Utilization Facility Rule of 1956 Court Cases Australian High Court confirms head contractors fully liable for building defects in NSW News Team Tuesday, February 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79462/australian-high-court-confirms-head-contractors-fully-liable-for-building-defects-in-nsw Pafburn in turn appealed that decision to the High Court of Australia Court Cases Liquidation of Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Companies News Team Tuesday, February 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79467/liquidation-of-cayman-islands-segregated-portfolio-companies While the individual segregated portfolios operate as distinct economic units in respect of their segregated assets and liabilities, they are not separate legal entities. Court Cases High Court decision will impact the way retail manufacturers protect brands and designs News Team Monday, February 03, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79461/high-court-decision-will-impact-the-way-retail-manufacturers-protect-brands-and-designs This is a significant judgment for the retail and consumer goods sector as non-traditional trade mark registrations, Court Cases High Court cases provide summaries for officeholder document disclosure News Team Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79410/high-court-cases-provide-summaries-for-officeholder-document-disclosure Liquidators have broad statutory investigative powers to require any person to disclose information in their possession necessary for the liquidators to carry out their functions. Court Cases Withers successfully defends clients in high-profile bitcoin-mining dispute News Team Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79355/withers-successfully-defends-clients-in-high-profile-bitcoin-mining-dispute This case is a great demonstration of our strength in representing clients from the CIS region and advising on digital asset disputes, two of our firm's specialisms. Court Cases