Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:39:10 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Ogier lawyers triumph at Citywealth Powerwomen Awards News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83901/ogier-lawyers-triumph-at-citywealth-powerwomen-awards The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards recognise outstanding women, their allies and firms from across the globe that actively promote inclusion, leadership and progress in the industry. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bedell Cristin Co-Global Managing Partner Nancy Chien named again in eprivateclient's "Most Influential" list News Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83748/bedell-cristin-co-global-managing-partner-nancy-chien-named-again-in-eprivateclientamp039s-ampquotmost-influentialampquot-list Nancy is one of just four offshore lawyers included in eprivateclient's "Most Influential" list, which recognises the 70 key players in international private client work. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office 13 Carey Olsen lawyers named among top private client advisers in Private Client Global Elite Directory News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83715/13-carey-olsen-lawyers-named-among-top-private-client-advisers-in-private-client-global-elite-directory Partner Keith Dixon (Jersey) features in the Private Global Excellence category. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier expands 2026 Private Client Global Elite recognition News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83702/ogier-expands-2026-private-client-global-elite-recognition 18 Ogier lawyers have been included, the highest number of all the listed offshore firms. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Cayman Islands private wealth solutions for Latin American high net worth families News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83629/cayman-islands-private-wealth-solutions-for-latin-american-high-net-worth-families A Cayman discretionary trust helps settlors bypass rigid inheritance rules Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The increasing popularity of Cayman Islands foundation companies for family offices and PTC structures News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83637/the-increasing-popularity-of-cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-family-offices-and-ptc-structures The flexibility of FCs means that careful planning must be carried out when designing the constitution and bylaws. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Channel Islands team earns continued recognition in 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83638/channel-islands-team-earns-continued-recognition-in-2026-private-client-global-elite-directory The Private Client Global Elite Directory is based solely on nominations from fellow practitioners and is regarded as one of the most credible markers of excellence in the sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Born this way: The end of illegitimacy in Jersey law and key changes for Jersey trusts News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83612/born-this-way-the-end-of-illegitimacy-in-jersey-law-and-key-changes-for-jersey-trusts Under the previous legal position, the generic terms "children" or "issue" did not automatically extend to illegitimate children. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier in Jersey named Law Firm of the Year at Citywealth IFC Awards News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83594/ogier-in-jersey-named-law-firm-of-the-year-at-citywealth-ifc-awards Jersey’s private wealth offering brings together multiple specialist teams to support trustees, ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices with complex and often cross-border needs. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Shared values as the foundation of lasting family wealth News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83453/shared-values-as-the-foundation-of-lasting-family-wealth Stacy also observed that values are not merely philosophical ideals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office EU Legislation Roundup: February 2026 News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83890/eu-legislation-roundup-february-2026 The initiative also backs 5G based detection tools Government Regulation Ex gratia payments explained: a guide for UK charities News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83894/ex-gratia-payments-explained-a-guide-for-uk-charities The Charity Commission's 27 November 2025 guidance explains 'the basis for making a moral payment is that the charity has been ‘unjustly enriched'.' Government Regulation Regulatory Deadline Reminder – BVI Beneficial Ownership News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83898/regulatory-deadline-reminder-ampndash-bvi-beneficial-ownership To avoid operational restrictions and to ensure regulatory compliance, entities within the scope of the BVI beneficial ownership regime should ensure their filings are accurate and submitted on time. Government Regulation Consultation opens over AI use in English litigation News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83882/consultation-opens-over-ai-use-in-english-litigation The CJC’s report also touches upon the use of AI in connection with disclosure, but does not recommend any rule change in this regard. Government Regulation Online Safety Act: content around body stigma and depression could be regulated News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83883/online-safety-act-content-around-body-stigma-and-depression-could-be-regulated The PPC category covers content considered so harmful to children that providers must proactively monitor for it and remove it before users encounter it Government Regulation Risks for Transactions and Directors in Financially Distressed Businesses (Jersey) News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83855/risks-for-transactions-and-directors-in-financially-distressed-businesses-jersey The Viscount has several comparable specific statutory powers under the Désastre Law. Government Regulation UAE Central Bank publishes responsible AI guidance for financial sector News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83856/uae-central-bank-publishes-responsible-ai-guidance-for-financial-sector The guidance also highlights that consumers are within their rights to request human review Government Regulation New UK ETA and carrier liability rules: what travellers need to know News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83863/new-uk-eta-and-carrier-liability-rules-what-travellers-need-to-know Employers should ensure that they review updated travel guidance Government Regulation Abolition of "illegitimacy" in Jersey law: Impacts on international clients News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83864/abolition-of-ampquotillegitimacyampquot-in-jersey-law-impacts-on-international-clients This reform has practical and immediate implications for international clients with Jersey trusts, foundations, and wills Government Regulation A comprehensive review of the Central Bank of Ireland’s 2026 regulatory agenda News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83868/a-comprehensive-review-of-the-central-bank-of-irelandamprsquos-2026-regulatory-agenda Financial crime risk has been raised as a continued key priority for the CBI. Government Regulation Irish Lessors fly free of Indian tax News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83716/irish-lessors-fly-free-of-indian-tax The IATA's ruling resulted in greater certainty of application of the IIDTT to leasing arrangements between Irish companies and Indian lessees Tax Paul Hastings Adds Premier Tax Partner From Band 1 Practice in London News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83689/paul-hastings-adds-premier-tax-partner-from-band-1-practice-in-london Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Alicia Osei has joined as a tax partner in London, further strengthening the firm’s London and global tax platform and expanding its capabilities to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equi Tax Finance Bill 2025 - 2026: Changes to charity tax News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83529/finance-bill-2025-2026-changes-to-charity-tax The changes are intended to close or correct what the government considered to be minor loopholes or aberrations in the current regime. Tax Global Tax Deal Sparks Fear U.S. Law Will Be Tougher to Change News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83460/global-tax-deal-sparks-fear-us-law-will-be-tougher-to-change Mr. Odintz echoed these concerns, pointing to questions circulating in the tax community about how the agreement could place constraints on U.S. tax law. Tax Luxembourg’s New Carried Interest Tax Regime Formally Adopted and Effective as of 2026 News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83416/luxembourgamprsquos-new-carried-interest-tax-regime-formally-adopted-and-effective-as-of-2026 The new regime sets out a very attractive tax framework Tax Luxembourg to reform carried interest tax News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83421/luxembourg-to-reform-carried-interest-tax The new carried interest tax regime will apply regardless of the AIF’s legal form. Tax Navigating corporate and partnership tax in Luxembourg News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83307/navigating-corporate-and-partnership-tax-in-luxembourg For VAT the limitation period expires five years from 31 December of the year in which the sum of money to be collected has fallen due under article 81 paragraph 1 of the VAT Law. Tax Expanded Tax Break in GOP Law Has Startups Talking Restructuring News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83299/expanded-tax-break-in-gop-law-has-startups-talking-restructuring Mr. Bloom said these examples show how the law "just added another compelling reason to be a C corp." Tax Luxembourg tax update: what's new in 2026? News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83280/luxembourg-tax-update-whatamp039s-new-in-2026 The draft law is still under parliamentary review and it is expected that the new regime will be adopted by early 2026. Tax Changes to Guernsey taxation of employee share option schemes News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83181/changes-to-guernsey-taxation-of-employee-share-option-schemes Organisations should review existing share schemes and consider implications for future grants. Tax Freshfields Recognized as International Arbitration Firm of the Year for Ninth Time at the 2026 Chambers Latin America Awards News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83895/freshfields-recognized-as-international-arbitration-firm-of-the-year-for-ninth-time-at-the-2026-chambers-latin-america-awards Freshfields has been ranked Band 1 for International Arbitration by Chambers Latin America since 2009. Comment, Analysis & Research MaplesFS Recognised as a Great Place to Work and Named One of Ireland’s Best Workplaces 2026 News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83899/maplesfs-recognised-as-a-great-place-to-work-and-named-one-of-irelandamprsquos-best-workplaces-2026 The recognition is based on direct anonymous feedback from employees and reflects the business’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and engaging workplace culture. Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group Wins Nine “Deals of the Year 2025” Awards by China Business Law Journal News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83902/maples-group-wins-nine-ampldquodeals-of-the-year-2025amprdquo-awards-by-china-business-law-journal This recognition underscores our ability to navigate sophisticated mandates, deliver creative solutions and collaborate seamlessly across our global offices. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons recognised as one of the Top 101 Employers for Women in 2026 News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83904/dentons-recognised-as-one-of-the-top-101-employers-for-women-in-2026 Our recognition as one of the Top 101 Employers for Women reflects the impact of deliberate, sustained action across our region Comment, Analysis & Research Mourant recognised in China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year for 2025 News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83873/mourant-recognised-in-china-business-law-journalamprsquos-deals-of-the-year-for-2025 Our team was led by Hong Kong Partner Simon Lawrenson. Comment, Analysis & Research Sidley Named Best Legal Advisor at the Asset Management Awards 2026 News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83876/sidley-named-best-legal-advisor-at-the-asset-management-awards-2026 Sidley’s Asia Investment Funds group – operating seamlessly as part of the firm’s global network of funds lawyers – has been recognized as a market leader for many years. Comment, Analysis & Research Cooley Shortlisted for Multiple Life Sciences Patent Awards News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83877/cooley-shortlisted-for-multiple-life-sciences-patent-awards These annual awards honor excellence and innovation in life sciences intellectual property Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Hong Kong shortlisted for China Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year at Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026 News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83858/dentons-hong-kong-shortlisted-for-china-dispute-resolution-law-firm-of-the-year-at-chambers-asia-pacific-and-greater-china-region-honours-2026 The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 27 May 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons US Launches Pro Bono Honor Roll News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83859/dentons-us-launches-pro-bono-honor-roll This year, 113 Dentons lawyers were honored for contributing 50 or more hours of pro bono service in 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research Adam Taubman named to City & State's 2026 Trailblazers in Law News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83861/adam-taubman-named-to-city-ampamp-stateamp039s-2026-trailblazers-in-law This is City & State's third annual edition of the Trailblazers in Law guide. 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 Simmons & Simmons bolsters Tokyo disputes practice with Partner hire News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83896/simmons-ampamp-simmons-bolsters-tokyo-disputes-practice-with-partner-hire Simmons & Simmons has expanded its Dispute Resolution practice in Asia with the hire of Partner Chris Studebaker. People Moves Mayer Brown accelerates strategic growth of project finance offering across EMEA, APAC with four new partners News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83905/mayer-brown-accelerates-strategic-growth-of-project-finance-offering-across-emea-apac-with-four-new-partners With these hires, Mayer Brown significantly expands its ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects People Moves Carey Olsen appoints Senior Legal Manager in Hong Kong News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83872/carey-olsen-appoints-senior-legal-manager-in-hong-kong Pending Hong Kong Law Society registration, David's role will transition to Counsel. People Moves Proskauer Expands Fund Capabilities with Addition of Partner Vlad Bulkin News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83874/proskauer-expands-fund-capabilities-with-addition-of-partner-vlad-bulkin Vlad has extensive experience advising business development companies People Moves Sidley Grows Banking, Payments and Fintech Practice With Partner Jess Cheng in New York News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83878/sidley-grows-banking-payments-and-fintech-practice-with-partner-jess-cheng-in-new-york Ms. Cheng represents clients on all aspects of payments law and regulatory matters People Moves Harneys strengthens Jersey Banking & Finance practice with new partner hire News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83880/harneys-strengthens-jersey-banking-ampamp-finance-practice-with-new-partner-hire Katrina’s appointment follows the firm’s July 2025 opening of its Jersey office, which marked a significant expansion of its global footprint. People Moves Matthew Boswell, former Commissioner of Competition, joins Norton Rose Fulbright as partner News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83884/matthew-boswell-former-commissioner-of-competition-joins-norton-rose-fulbright-as-partner Matthew joins with over 25 years of experience spanning private practice, criminal prosecution, securities regulation, and senior competition enforcement leadership. People Moves Holland & Knight Welcomes Former SEC Lawyer Aaron Russ in Richmond News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83886/holland-ampamp-knight-welcomes-former-sec-lawyer-aaron-russ-in-richmond Mr. Russ focuses on providing pragmatic and actionable advice to private fund managers, financial technology (FinTech) firms and global financial institutions on compliance with federal securities laws. People Moves Maples Group Announces Seven Senior Appointments in Ireland News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83865/maples-group-announces-seven-senior-appointments-in-ireland Richard O’Mahony (Funds & Investment Management) and Una Killeen (Finance) have been promoted to Partner People Moves Maples Group strengthens Luxembourg Corporate offering with the arrival of Corporate Partner Emmanuel Lamaud News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83866/maples-group-strengthens-luxembourg-corporate-offering-with-the-arrival-of-corporate-partner-emmanuel-lamaud He joins from Hogan Lovells in Luxembourg People Moves Carey Olsen advises Comp on US$17.25 million funding round News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83887/carey-olsen-advises-comp-on-us1725-million-funding-round The Carey Olsen team advising Comp comprised partner Trevor McCabe and senior associate Evan Stitt, alongside Brazilian legal counsel BZCP. Legal Advice Appleby Bermuda Advises Photon Re Ltd. on USD175M Catastrophe Bond Issuance News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83900/appleby-bermuda-advises-photon-re-ltd-on-usd175m-catastrophe-bond-issuance The transaction was led by Bermuda Managing Partner Brad Adderley Legal Advice Appleby Advises Idea Acquisition Corp. in Its USD350M Initial Public Offering News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83871/appleby-advises-idea-acquisition-corp-in-its-usd350m-initial-public-offering Appleby advised on all Cayman Islands legal aspects of the transaction Legal Advice WFW advises Navigator on US$133.7m secured loan facility News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83875/wfw-advises-navigator-on-us1337m-secured-loan-facility The syndicate of lenders comprised ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Norge. Legal Advice Mourant advises NCB Financial Group on strategic sale of Cayman Islands banking business News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83879/mourant-advises-ncb-financial-group-on-strategic-sale-of-cayman-islands-banking-business The transaction involves the sale by National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Legal Advice Maples Group Assists Neuberger Berman on its Acquisition of McKinsey’s US$26bn In-House Advisory Business News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83881/maples-group-assists-neuberger-berman-on-its-acquisition-of-mckinseyamprsquos-us26bn-in-house-advisory-business MIO is a global investment and wealth manager serving McKinsey’s partners Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Katjes on the further tap of its Nordic bond News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83885/hogan-lovells-advises-katjes-on-the-further-tap-of-its-nordic-bond Hogan Lovells previously advised Katjes International on the issuance of its Nordic bond in 2023 Legal Advice Dentons Advises Immunic, Inc. on Private Placement and Royalty Transactions News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83857/dentons-advises-immunic-inc-on-private-placement-and-royalty-transactions The financing is expected to support the completion of Immunic’s Phase III clinical trials Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Astralas on its merger with Quadrant’s Bastion Security Group News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83860/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-astralas-on-its-merger-with-quadrantamprsquos-bastion-security-group Founded in 2021, Astralas is a specialist cybersecurity architecture and security engineering professional services provider. Legal Advice Mayer Brown represents GCM Grosvenor in $625 million structured solution to invest in credit News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83862/mayer-brown-represents-gcm-grosvenor-in-625-million-structured-solution-to-invest-in-credit GCM Grosvenor’s credit platform manages approximately $17 billion for more than 170 clients. Legal Advice Simmons & Simmons launches STRIDE, a new AI-ready regulation tracker News Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83819/simmons-ampamp-simmons-launches-stride-a-new-ai-ready-regulation-tracker STRIDE not only equips organisations for the legal complexities of AI implementations, but can itself form part of those implementations. FinTech Cayman Islands upcoming regulation for tokenised funds: Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83712/cayman-islands-upcoming-regulation-for-tokenised-funds-mutual-funds-amendment-bill-2026-and-private-funds-amendment-bill-2026 The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Finds (Amendment) Bill (the Bills) follow earlier 2025 proposals FinTech Consultation proposes to open new digital asset opportunities for Guernsey News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83700/consultation-proposes-to-open-new-digital-asset-opportunities-for-guernsey Bedell Cristin is very experienced in the law and regulation applicable to digital assets across its jurisdictions. FinTech Agentic AI poses new challenges around online payments News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83706/agentic-ai-poses-new-challenges-around-online-payments According to Tilbury, thought also needs to be given to whether enabling agentic AI requires changes to be made to the way liability is allocated currently. FinTech Tailored rules’ for AI chatbots ‘would add to Online Safety Act complexity News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83682/tailored-rulesamprsquo-for-ai-chatbots-amplsquowould-add-to-online-safety-act-complexity The Online Safety Act is wide-ranging and detailed legislation that, among other things, requires certain online service providers to remove illegal content from their platforms. FinTech Tokenisation of Cayman Islands mutual funds: key CIMA conditions and legislative developments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83670/tokenisation-of-cayman-islands-mutual-funds-key-cima-conditions-and-legislative-developments In 2026, the Cayman Islands took a significant step toward formalising the regulatory framework for tokenised funds with the publication of the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill FinTech Legal test for assessing AI patentability clarified in the UK News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83631/legal-test-for-assessing-ai-patentability-clarified-in-the-uk Under the UK Patents Act 1977, inventions are patentable if they are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. FinTech Rethinking Proof of Address in the Age of Digital Finance News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83611/rethinking-proof-of-address-in-the-age-of-digital-finance The question is not whether the current approach to proof of address in the VASP sector is suboptimal it plainly is. FinTech UK government to launch new pipeline for smaller nuclear projects News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83621/uk-government-to-launch-new-pipeline-for-smaller-nuclear-projects The door is being opened to increased private sector under the new initiative, which the government hopes will accelerate enhanced support for, and the subsequent deployment of, advanced nuclear technologies. FinTech Tokenised Funds: The Cayman Islands Cements Position at the Forefront of Financial Innovation News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83597/tokenised-funds-the-cayman-islands-cements-position-at-the-forefront-of-financial-innovation The regulatory clarity now provided by these amendments removes any perceived barriers to institutional adoption. FinTech Restoring Rivers: Hogan Lovells supports The Rivers Trust in multi-year shared value partnership News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83838/restoring-rivers-hogan-lovells-supports-the-rivers-trust-in-multi-year-shared-value-partnership This partnership builds on our ambitions to advance progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals Planet SOS ESG investing in offshore trusts: Unlocking flexibility in the BVI and Cayman Islands News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83701/esg-investing-in-offshore-trusts-unlocking-flexibility-in-the-bvi-and-cayman-islands Offshore trust legislation allows trustees to delegate investment and management responsibilities, empowering families to directly pursue ESG investments. Planet SOS Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group named a 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83524/mayer-brownamprsquos-global-energy-group-named-a-2025-ampldquopractice-group-of-the-yearamprdquo-by-law360 Mayer Brown’s Energy practice brings decades of experience across the oil, natural gas, LNG, and power sectors. Planet SOS Victorian government announces August offshore wind auction News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83467/victorian-government-announces-august-offshore-wind-auction The design of the auction is yet to be released, but will be announced following consultation with the offshore wind energy industry. Planet SOS Sustainability, supply chain and ESG: climate change challenges to consider for 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83446/sustainability-supply-chain-and-esg-climate-change-challenges-to-consider-for-2026 In the EU and UK, legislative developments providing for regulatory oversight of ESG ratings will help to promote transparency around methodologies Planet SOS Consultation on NSW hybrid renewable project agreement opens News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83401/consultation-on-nsw-hybrid-renewable-project-agreement-opens The proposed hybrid LTESA would sit alongside the existing Generation LTESA designed for stand-alone generation projects Planet SOS Final review of Australia’s National Electricity Market published News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83384/final-review-of-australiaamprsquos-national-electricity-market-published The final report also mandates that participants in the NEM must provide transparent data on availability and responsiveness of dispatchable resources. Planet SOS Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer introduces ESG Regulatory Atlas to support organisations facing growing sustainability challenges News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83325/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-introduces-esg-regulatory-atlas-to-support-organisations-facing-growing-sustainability-challenges It is the latest in a suite of tools created to help clients understand and maintain compliance against the growing array of ESG legal requirements Planet SOS New standards for the energy transition: Hogan Lovells advises CEE Group on multibillion-euro repowering project News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/new-standards-for-the-energy-transition-hogan-lovells-advises-cee-group-on-multibillion-euro-repowering-project With this exemplary project, we are setting a clear milestone for the next generation of renewable energy assets Planet SOS Paul Hastings Advises W Power Storage Shareholders on up to €500 Million ICG Investment News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83081/paul-hastings-advises-w-power-storage-shareholders-on-up-to-ampeuro500-million-icg-investment Partner Frederik Mühl led the Frankfurt-based Paul Hastings team Planet SOS NSW court rules on former building code concession relating to combustible cladding installation News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83892/nsw-court-rules-on-former-building-code-concession-relating-to-combustible-cladding-installation The court’s decision in the Star Casino case reinforces that the former clause 2.4 of specification C1.1 of the BCA Court Cases The Singapore High Court reaffirms the finality of ICSID awards against sovereign states News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83893/the-singapore-high-court-reaffirms-the-finality-of-icsid-awards-against-sovereign-states In the decision that resonates across the global investment arbitration landscape, the Singapore High Court dismissed the Kingdom of Spain’s application to set aside the Registration Order of an ICSID Court Cases Dentons Lee Secures Supreme Court Reversal in Golf Course Copyright Dispute News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83897/dentons-lee-secures-supreme-court-reversal-in-golf-course-copyright-dispute The Supreme Court recognized that a golf course design may qualify for copyright protection Court Cases ‘Subject to contract’ wording meant agreement was not binding, says judge News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83854/amplsquosubject-to-contractamprsquo-wording-meant-agreement-was-not-binding-says-judge After lawyers for WSP and Ballymore exchanged further emails on amendments to the draft agreement Court Cases ICC Court of Arbitration marks highest-ever pending caseload in 2025 News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83825/icc-court-of-arbitration-marks-highest-ever-pending-caseload-in-2025 ICC’s alternative disputes resolution centre received 65 new requests, similar to previous years Court Cases Eversheds Sutherland secures historic Irish Supreme Court victory over ownership of world-famous artist’s stained-glass windows News Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83821/eversheds-sutherland-secures-historic-irish-supreme-court-victory-over-ownership-of-world-famous-artistamprsquos-stained-glass-windows The dispute arose after Bewley’s claimed to have sold the windows to its parent company as part of an internal financing arrangement Court Cases When challenging a will goes too far: lessons from Burgess v Whittle (England and Wales) News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83794/when-challenging-a-will-goes-too-far-lessons-from-burgess-v-whittle-england-and-wales This case will be welcome news to those who find themselves forced into defending unmeritorious claims Court Cases Gibson Dunn Secures Important Procedural Victory in Texas’s Fifteenth Court of Appeals News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83796/gibson-dunn-secures-important-procedural-victory-in-texasamprsquos-fifteenth-court-of-appeals The case arises from former Reynolds & Reynolds CEO Thomas Barras’s lawsuit challenging his for-cause termination Court Cases Judgment clarifies when third-parties can intervene in South African mergers News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83781/judgment-clarifies-when-third-parties-can-intervene-in-south-african-mergers The Constitutional Court ultimately overturned the CAC’s ruling and reinstated the Tribunal’s original order Court Cases Jensen v ICWI: Cayman Court clarifies when claims against insurers can be made directly under section 15(1) of the Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83787/jensen-v-icwi-cayman-court-clarifies-when-claims-against-insurers-can-be-made-directly-under-section-151-of-the-vehicle-insurance-third-party-risks-act Acting on behalf of the Insurance Company of the West Indies (Cayman) Ltd, Ogier successfully defended the claim that the statutory obligation under section 15(1) was not triggered. 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