Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:19:58 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP 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 Mayer Brown represents BlackRock in landmark agreement to manage $80 billion of Citi Wealth client assets News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81932/mayer-brown-represents-blackrock-in-landmark-agreement-to-manage-80-billion-of-citi-wealth-client-assets The agreement includes BlackRock managing approximately $80 billion in assets for thousands of Citi Wealth clients. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Macfarlanes advises Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital on their combination with Corient News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81887/macfarlanes-advises-stonehage-fleming-and-stanhope-capital-on-their-combination-with-corient Regulatory advice was provided by Partner Alexandra Green Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Tokenisation of Cayman Islands mutual funds: key CIMA conditions and legislative developments News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83371/tokenisation-of-cayman-islands-mutual-funds-key-cima-conditions-and-legislative-developments CIMA may restrict the types of tokens issued, to prevent non-compliant or illegal assets. Government Regulation Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory report: October - December 2025 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83372/irish-quarterly-legal-and-regulatory-report-october-december-2025 Broader legal and regulatory initiatives - including Finance Act 2025 Government Regulation Council and Parliament publications on amendments to EU securitisation framework News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83355/council-and-parliament-publications-on-amendments-to-eu-securitisation-framework The Council Position was formally adopted on 19 December 2025. Government Regulation Jersey fast-track procedure to obtain Jersey grant News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83336/jersey-fast-track-procedure-to-obtain-jersey-grant Upon receipt of the above, we will be required to draft an oath to send for the executors/administrators to sign in the presence of an authorised witness. Government Regulation Jersey Wills for non-Jersey domiciled clients News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83338/jersey-wills-for-non-jersey-domiciled-clients If the Jersey Will is more complex, requires trust clauses to be inserted, or if extensive legal advice is sought, the cost may exceed this and will be time-costed at the fee earner's hourly rate. Government Regulation Why Australian projects should consider adopting NEC4 contracts News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83339/why-australian-projects-should-consider-adopting-nec4-contracts The successful implementation of NEC requires a commitment to use the NEC as intended. Government Regulation Strategic cross-border enforcement in Asia News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83341/strategic-cross-border-enforcement-in-asia Enforceability must therefore never be treated as an afterthought. It should form part of the strategy from the outset. Government Regulation Extracting capital from a Bermuda company News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83345/extracting-capital-from-a-bermuda-company A company that has issued redeemable preference shares may redeem such at the option of the company or at the option of the holder of such shares. Government Regulation DORA and UK inspection powers differ, EU-UK agreement highlights News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83349/dora-and-uk-inspection-powers-differ-eu-uk-agreement-highlights The UK Treasury is responsible for designating providers as CTPs. Government Regulation Deepfakes in Singapore: legal recourse, regulatory powers, and building long-term corporate resilience News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83351/deepfakes-in-singapore-legal-recourse-regulatory-powers-and-building-long-term-corporate-resilience Legal recourse under Singapore law in response to deepfake-related harm is multi-layered. It covers criminal sanctions, regulatory powers, and civil remedies. Government Regulation 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 Court of International Trade Provides Clarity on Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83067/court-of-international-trade-provides-clarity-on-potential-ieepa-tariff-refunds Practically speaking, this means there are likely two possible scenarios for issuing refunds if the Supreme Court determines that the IEEPA tariffs are unlawful Tax Swiss voters reject federal inheritance tax proposal News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83013/swiss-voters-reject-federal-inheritance-tax-proposal With the initiative soundly defeated, Switzerland's reputation remains intact Tax Tribunal orders HMRC to disclose documents to taxpayers in offshore trust case News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83017/tribunal-orders-hmrc-to-disclose-documents-to-taxpayers-in-offshore-trust-case The specific decision in question was a case management decision concerning a disclosure application by the appellants seeking disclosure of specific documents from HMRC. Tax Reform of behavioural tax penalties News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83018/reform-of-behavioural-tax-penalties Considering these forthcoming changes, taxpayers are advised to monitor legislative developments Tax Norman Hau and Anna Lin are named “Litigators of Asia” by Asian Legal Business News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83373/norman-hau-and-anna-lin-are-named-ampldquolitigators-of-asiaamprdquo-by-asian-legal-business Both have a strong track record of handling high-stakes disputes Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons named among Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83376/dentons-named-among-canadaamprsquos-top-employers-for-young-people-for-2026 Dentons was also recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year Comment, Analysis & Research Norwich Pharmacal relief in Guernsey: a strategic tool for asset tracing and enforcement News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83356/norwich-pharmacal-relief-in-guernsey-a-strategic-tool-for-asset-tracing-and-enforcement It is sufficient for the applicant to show that they are seeking to protect a legitimate interest. Comment, Analysis & Research 2026: what's in store for EU financial regulation News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83344/2026-whatamp039s-in-store-for-eu-financial-regulation The package, which will require extensive negotiation by each of the EU Parliament and EU Council in 2026, will complete the ambition of a Savings and Investments Union. Comment, Analysis & Research Eversheds Sutherland secures top 10 global rankings in LSEG full year M&A league tables News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83319/eversheds-sutherland-secures-top-10-global-rankings-in-lseg-full-year-mampampa-league-tables 2025 proved an extraordinary year for Eversheds Sutherland’s M&A practice Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons recognised in The Legal 500’s Asia Pacific 2026 guide in New Zealand News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83321/dentons-recognised-in-the-legal-500amprsquos-asia-pacific-2026-guide-in-new-zealand The firm has been ranked across 12 practice areas Comment, Analysis & Research Leading law firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers Greater China Region News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83323/leading-law-firm-in-the-2026-edition-of-chambers-greater-china-region Withers is always professional, always prompt and always on time. Comment, Analysis & Research Baker McKenzie Earns 40 Practice and 87 Individual Rankings in Chambers Greater China Region 2026 Guide News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83327/baker-mckenzie-earns-40-practice-and-87-individual-rankings-in-chambers-greater-china-region-2026-guide The Firm achieved 23 Bands 1 & 2 practice rankings and 35 Bands 1 & 2 and Eminent Practitioner individual recognitions. Comment, Analysis & Research Global M&A overcomes rocky early 2025 and signals strong activity in 2026 News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83309/global-mampampa-overcomes-rocky-early-2025-and-signals-strong-activity-in-2026 Megadeals also drove the market in 2025 lifting deal values to US$4.3 trillion by the end of the year, up nearly 40% on 2024, despite overall volumes were down around 2%. Comment, Analysis & Research What is prescription in Guernsey? News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83313/what-is-prescription-in-guernsey The time period after which prescription extinguishes a cause of action differs depending on the type of claim and is set out by way or statute or in Guernsey's customary law. 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 Higgs & Johnson Announces Two New Partners News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83370/higgs-ampamp-johnson-announces-two-new-partners We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Andre and Rhyan on their admission to the Partnership People Moves Mayer Brown welcomes Mary McQuinn News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83374/mayer-brown-welcomes-mary-mcquinn Mary’s experience with complex joint ventures and portfolio transactions and hospitality experience will help clients structure deals efficiently People Moves HHP Law Firm Welcomes Nidya Kalangie to its Commercial Practice News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83377/hhp-law-firm-welcomes-nidya-kalangie-to-its-commercial-practice Nidya is latest partner to join Baker McKenzie’s Global Intellectual Property team People Moves Dechert Welcomes Private Equity and Infrastructure Lawyer Jarlath Pratt News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83353/dechert-welcomes-private-equity-and-infrastructure-lawyer-jarlath-pratt We are excited to welcome Jarlath to Dechert. People Moves Hogan Lovells welcomes international energy and infrastructure project finance lawyer Lisa Quelch to London News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83361/hogan-lovells-welcomes-international-energy-and-infrastructure-project-finance-lawyer-lisa-quelch-to-london Her appointment underscores our continued commitment as a firm to having a Global Elite Infrastructure and Energy Practice People Moves Collas Crill appoints Chief People Officer News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83366/collas-crill-appoints-chief-people-officer Richard is responsible for the firm's group HR strategy that drives the attraction, retention and performance of Collas Crill's talented people across all its offices. People Moves Collas Crill announces 18 promotions across its offices News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83367/collas-crill-announces-18-promotions-across-its-offices The firm has promoted Alex Price to Group Partner and Ben Le Page to Partner. People Moves DLA Piper expands its global Environmental Regulatory practice with Adrián del Paso News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83368/dla-piper-expands-its-global-environmental-regulatory-practice-with-adriampaacuten-del-paso Del Paso has more than two decades of environmental law, life sciences, and regulatory experience across highly regulated sectors People Moves Dentons strengthens Dispute Resolution practice with new Partner News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83340/dentons-strengthens-dispute-resolution-practice-with-new-partner Based in Melbourne, Sarah is a highly accomplished litigator with over 25 years’ experience. People Moves Partner Terence Seah rejoins Virtus Law, Stephenson Harwood’s Singapore Alliance Firm News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83342/partner-terence-seah-rejoins-virtus-law-stephenson-harwoodamprsquos-singapore-alliance-firm Terence’s unique combination of technical expertise in financial products and derivatives enables him to support clients with comprehensive strategic guidance. People Moves Mayer Brown advises TransGrid Energy News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83375/mayer-brown-advises-transgrid-energy The Mayer Brown team was led by partner Elina Coss Legal Advice Maples Group Advises on Trio of Offshore Debt Restructurings News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83354/maples-group-advises-on-trio-of-offshore-debt-restructurings The team advised Sunac on the successful restructuring of approximately US$9.6 billion of its offshore debt. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Hollyport Capital on US$4.5 billion fund close News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83357/carey-olsen-advises-hollyport-capital-on-us45-billion-fund-close The oversubscribed vehicle, which last year became Hollyport's ninth flagship fund and Europe's sixth largest secondary fundraise, received a re-up rate of 150% Legal Advice Burges Salmon re-launches tax residence tool as a web-app ahead of non-dom regime change News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83362/burges-salmon-re-launches-tax-residence-tool-as-a-web-app-ahead-of-non-dom-regime-change At their fingertips, users get instant results to test past residence for completed tax years, plan future tax-residence and access easy-to-follow flow chart and glossary of terms, with all information also being emailed directly to the user. Legal Advice Advising on multiple high-profile transactions during 2025 highlighting strategic success News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83363/advising-on-multiple-high-profile-transactions-during-2025-highlighting-strategic-success These market-leading transactions are a testament to our commitment to expanding our Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of our legal expertise. Legal Advice Proskauer Advises Financing Sources for Apollo’s Acquisition of French Food Retailer Prosol Group News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83364/proskauer-advises-financing-sources-for-apolloamprsquos-acquisition-of-french-food-retailer-prosol-group Apollo has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prosol, with existing shareholders and the management team also agreeing to reinvest. Legal Advice Market Horizons: The UK’s new prospectus regime from a debt capital markets perspective—all change please! News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83365/market-horizons-the-ukamprsquos-new-prospectus-regime-from-a-debt-capital-markets-perspectiveampmdashall-change-please With the new regime now live, the panel provide a practical overview of the key changes and their implications Legal Advice Clifford Chance has advised on the issuance of Emirates NBD's inaugural Digitally Native Notes denominated in AED and clearing through Euroclear D-FMI News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83369/clifford-chance-has-advised-on-the-issuance-of-emirates-nbdamp039s-inaugural-digitally-native-notes-denominated-in-aed-and-clearing-through-euroclear-d-fmi The international Clifford Chance team advising on the transaction was led by Stuart Ure Legal Advice Appleby acted as BVI counsel to Mandarin Oriental on Hong Kong’s largest office deal since 2021 News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83346/appleby-acted-as-bvi-counsel-to-mandarin-oriental-on-hong-kongamprsquos-largest-office-deal-since-2021 This deal is the largest office property transaction in Hong Kong since 2021 Legal Advice Dentons advises JINGDONG Property on Leicester logistics acquisition News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83348/dentons-advises-jingdong-property-on-leicester-logistics-acquisition The acquisition comprises two high-quality logistics units totalling 231,727 square feet Legal Advice ‘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 Singapore: a trusted hub for data-driven businesses News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83360/singapore-a-trusted-hub-for-data-driven-businesses From a business perspective, this approach is pragmatic rather than punitive. FinTech Data centre energy efficiency duties in Germany set to change News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83322/data-centre-energy-efficiency-duties-in-germany-set-to-change Other amendments trailed in the leaked draft would impact on reporting obligations data centre operators face FinTech UK scales back digital ID plans amid rising right to work checks News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83306/uk-scales-back-digital-id-plans-amid-rising-right-to-work-checks The scheme, announced in September, would have made it mandatory by 2029 for all individuals to hold a digital ID to prove their right to work in the UK. FinTech The big data protection question that could get answered in 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83284/the-big-data-protection-question-that-could-get-answered-in-2026 The root of that consensus is in how ‘processor’ is defined in the GDPR FinTech New DIFC crypto token regulations set to take effect News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83236/new-difc-crypto-token-regulations-set-to-take-effect Marie Chowdhry, a fintech expert with Pinsent Masons in Dubai, said the new rules represent a major step forward for the sector. FinTech Manus Joins Meta for Next Era of Innovation News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83172/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation Partner Alessandra Murata and associate Tony Guan provided compensation and benefits advice. FinTech Zain & Co. ranked again in Chambers FinTech 2026 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83119/zain-ampamp-co-ranked-again-in-chambers-fintech-2026 We express our sincerest thanks to our clients for their trust in us. FinTech Digital assets in 2026: From early days to regulated scale News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83065/digital-assets-in-2026-from-early-days-to-regulated-scale Clients are eager to see more global alignment that would reduce friction for cross-border operations. FinTech Saudi Arabia launches real estate tokenisation infrastructure News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83071/saudi-arabia-launches-real-estate-tokenisation-infrastructure Those who do this groundwork early on will gain a structural advantage over others exploring this new regulatory space. FinTech 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 UK financial firms face tough new climate risk rules from Bank of England News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83014/uk-financial-firms-face-tough-new-climate-risk-rules-from-bank-of-england The PRA notes in the statement the new expectations on firms are aimed at helping to build resilience against climate-related risks and strengthen their risk management capabilities. Planet SOS Planning policy is evolving to address wake loss risk for offshore wind projects News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82955/planning-policy-is-evolving-to-address-wake-loss-risk-for-offshore-wind-projects The updated draft EN-3 avoids adding more hurdles to, and asks of, the planning process, in the form of assessments and strict design considerations Planet SOS Eversheds Sutherland helps power ILOS Energy’s solar portfolio in Ireland News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82956/eversheds-sutherland-helps-power-ilos-energyamprsquos-solar-portfolio-in-ireland The new 500-acre solar farm began in April Planet SOS Hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82822/hydrogenamprsquos-role-in-the-clean-energy-transition As governments and businesses race toward net-zero targets, hydrogen offers a versatile solution that could reshape energy systems for decades to come. Planet SOS New UK standard for sustainability assurance launched News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82724/new-uk-standard-for-sustainability-assurance-launched The new standard has been drawn up after consultations with stakeholders, professional bodies and investors, who backed it as a voluntary measure. Planet SOS 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 English courts continue to set tone on WFO enforcement News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82905/english-courts-continue-to-set-tone-on-wfo-enforcement The court unanimously upheld an earlier decision by the Supreme Court in a similar case that no such defence is available. Court Cases