Managers of Wealth - Legal http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:39:59 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://legal.managersofwealth.com/ http://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Meet Ogier's philanthropy expert Josephine Howe News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80396/meet-ogieramp039s-philanthropy-expert-josephine-howe Josephine remains firmly at the top of the league and is listed in Private Client Global Elite's directory of the world's most highly regarded private client lawyers. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Collas Crill shortlised in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Awards News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80378/collas-crill-shortlised-in-2025-chambers-high-net-worth-awards The awards celebrate legal excellence, recognising firms' achievements over the past 12 months and highlighting examples of outstanding work and impressive growth strategies. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The Evolution of Family Office Structures in Hong Kong: A Strategic Guide to Regulatory and Structuring Considerations News Team Tuesday, April 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80113/the-evolution-of-family-office-structures-in-hong-kong-a-strategic-guide-to-regulatory-and-structuring-considerations The family office initiative aligns with Hong Kong's broader diversification strategy Wealth, Trusts and Family Office A new era of giving: how family philanthropy is creating an impact News Team Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80076/a-new-era-of-giving-how-family-philanthropy-is-creating-an-impact The first is a general shift in attitudes towards wealth and inheritance, with older and younger generations more likely to agree that a family fortune should be used to serve a broader purpose. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Intergenerational wealth transfer planning part 1: By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail News Team Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80058/intergenerational-wealth-transfer-planning-part-1-by-failing-to-prepare-you-are-preparing-to-fail The client must consider the degree of freedom they are comfortable for the recipient(s) to have in administering and devolving the assets. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier stars shine with three Gold wins at 2025 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards News Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79831/ogier-stars-shine-with-three-gold-wins-at-2025-citywealth-powerwomen-awards The Citywealth Powerwomen awards – now in their 14th year – champion women in the wealth sector from all over the world and highlight the female leaders of today and tomorrow. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Cayman Islands Foundation Companies as Private Trust Companies News Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79832/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-as-private-trust-companies A Foundation Company in the Cayman Islands is a unique hybrid entity that combines features of both traditional companies and trusts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier dominates Private Client Global Elite Directory 2025 News Team Friday, February 14, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79589/ogier-dominates-private-client-global-elite-directory-2025 17 members of Ogier's multi-jurisdictional Trusts Advisory Group from both the Private Wealth and Dispute Resolution teams are included in the list Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Seven Appleby lawyers recognised among top-peer selected private client lawyers News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79512/seven-appleby-lawyers-recognised-among-top-peer-selected-private-client-lawyers This recognition, based on peer reviews, highlights the respect and trust earned by our lawyers within the profession. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office How is private wealth approaching impact? News Team Friday, February 07, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79514/how-is-private-wealth-approaching-impact These initiatives provide guidance for countries, companies, investors and philanthropists to align their activities towards sustainability and protecting the environment for the next generation. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Cayman Islands closed-ended funds News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80721/cayman-islands-closed-ended-funds The most common form of entities used for Cayman closed-ended fund structures are exempted limited partnerships Government Regulation Freezing injunctions in the Cayman Islands News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80725/freezing-injunctions-in-the-cayman-islands The Cayman Court must be convinced that it is just and convenient to grant the injunction. Government Regulation Planning authorities and developers urged to take action following Court of Appeal ruling News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80705/planning-authorities-and-developers-urged-to-take-action-following-court-of-appeal-ruling The Court of Appeal ruled that the council had acted unlawfully when it granted planning permission for the development Government Regulation The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updates News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80688/the-uk-employment-rights-bill-ampndash-latest-updates There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals. Government Regulation Cayman Islands Director Registration: What Companies Need to Know News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80691/cayman-islands-director-registration-what-companies-need-to-know Any new board appointees thus should submit any registration under the Act as soon as possible via CIMA’s dedicated webpage. Government Regulation Guide to Cayman Islands mergers and consolidations News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80697/guide-to-cayman-islands-mergers-and-consolidations A ‘merger’ is where the assets, rights, obligations and liabilities of two or more companies are assumed by one of those entities Government Regulation Dentons the first large law firm to achieve 0% gender pay gap News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80674/dentons-the-first-large-law-firm-to-achieve-0-gender-pay-gap Dentons Australia Chair, Amber Warren, credits the Firm’s unwavering commitment to gender equity, and the effectiveness of its Gender 360 Strategy – Equity from Every Angle, to its progress. Government Regulation Modernising Arbitration in The Bahamas: Key Changes in the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80681/modernising-arbitration-in-the-bahamas-key-changes-in-the-arbitration-amendment-bill-2025 The Bill introduces a new section 49A allowing arbitral tribunals to appoint representatives or arbitration guardians for minors, unborn persons, or persons under a disability. Government Regulation Luxembourg's upcoming deadlines for filing LNIN News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80682/luxembourgamp039s-upcoming-deadlines-for-filing-lnin Applicants who do not have an LNIN are required to provide details including last name, first names, date and place of birth, nationality, gender and private residence. Government Regulation FCA proposals to simplify insurance rules ‘welcome step’ for businesses and consumers News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80684/fca-proposals-to-simplify-insurance-rules-amplsquowelcome-stepamprsquo-for-businesses-and-consumers The FCA is also proposing to bring the insurance product governance rules into line with the Consumer Duty requirement Government Regulation UK tax tribunal issues beefed up practice direction on ADR News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80595/uk-tax-tribunal-issues-beefed-up-practice-direction-on-adr The practice direction states that the FTT’s rules empower it to direct parties to engage in ADR in appropriate cases, subject to considering the views of the parties. Tax Changes to foreign resident tax withholding impact buyers and sellers of Australian real estate News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80579/changes-to-foreign-resident-tax-withholding-impact-buyers-and-sellers-of-australian-real-estate Buyers or lessees must withhold FRCGW at settlement of a transaction unless the seller or landlord provides an ATO clearance certificate Tax Why the Cayman Islands continues to be a popular jurisdiction for offshore funds News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80570/why-the-cayman-islands-continues-to-be-a-popular-jurisdiction-for-offshore-funds The dominance of the Cayman Islands in the offshore funds market is due to a combination of its tax neutrality Tax New single UK tax on share transfers to be introduced News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80421/new-single-uk-tax-on-share-transfers-to-be-introduced It is currently proposed that the new tax will be introduced in 2027. Tax UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80319/uk-spring-statement-2025-tax-anti-avoidance-rules-with-criminal-sanction-target-staffing-supply-chain Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation Tax Ogier Global partners with leading tech platform Yardi to further enhance real estate services News Team Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80213/ogier-global-partners-with-leading-tech-platform-yardi-to-further-enhance-real-estate-services The adoption of Yardi’s investment accounting will further enable Ogier Global to simplify complex financial processes and improve reporting accuracy. Tax FOIA Appeals Fail So Often, Taxpayers See a Broken System Tax Notes News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80142/foia-appeals-fail-so-often-taxpayers-see-a-broken-system-tax-notes FOIA requests first go the IRS' disclosure office, then to the Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals). Tax The Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax Act News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80084/the-domestic-minimum-top-up-tax-act Pillar Two seeks to establish a global minimum tax of 15% for multinational enterprise (“MNE”) groups with revenues of 750 million euros or more (“in-scope MNE Group”). Tax VAT assessment ‘conspicuously unfair’ and set aside on the basis of taxpayer’s legitimate expectation News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80087/vat-assessment-amplsquoconspicuously-unfairamprsquo-and-set-aside-on-the-basis-of-taxpayeramprsquos-legitimate-expectation VAT assessment ‘conspicuously unfair’ and set aside on the basis of taxpayer’s legitimate expectation Tax Modernisation of the SPF tax regime: what you need to know News Team Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80011/modernisation-of-the-spf-tax-regime-what-you-need-to-know The SPF benefits from an advantageous tax regime as it is exempt from corporate taxation and solely subject to a 0.25 per cent subscription tax capped at 125,000 Euros per year. Tax Shortlisted in four categories at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2025 News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80719/shortlisted-in-four-categories-at-the-alb-japan-law-awards-2025 These nominations reflect the continued trust of our clients and the strength of our team in Japan across private client, tax, real estate and cross-border advisory matters. Comment, Analysis & Research National Portrait Gallery announces shortlist for Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80722/national-portrait-gallery-announces-shortlist-for-herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-portrait-award-2025 Three artists have been shortlisted for prizes, with forty-six portraits selected for final display in a free exhibition opening on 10 July Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons recognised in second annual Best Law Firms in Australia accolades News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80704/dentons-recognised-in-second-annual-best-law-firms-in-australia-accolades Dentons was recognised across 13 areas of law nationally, and 61 areas across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Comment, Analysis & Research Amy Jane Longo Named One of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80707/amy-jane-longo-named-one-of-los-angeles-business-journalamprsquos-ampldquowomen-of-influenceamprdquo Amy was recognized for her more than 25 years’ experience in securities litigation Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group Celebrates Associates Naima Bouzagou Ouali and Antoine Becker on Passing the Luxembourg Bar News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80693/maples-group-celebrates-associates-naima-bouzagou-ouali-and-antoine-becker-on-passing-the-luxembourg-bar This significant achievement marks a milestone in their legal careers Comment, Analysis & Research Social media and the workplace: top tips for UK employers to get the balance right News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80694/social-media-and-the-workplace-top-tips-for-uk-employers-to-get-the-balance-right Increasingly they are seeking the freedom to do so and are resorting to the employment tribunal when employers try to restrict this freedom. Comment, Analysis & Research Jersey Finance funds focus podcast: A turning point for private asset management News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80698/jersey-finance-funds-focus-podcast-a-turning-point-for-private-asset-management The trio discuss how a number of largely unrelated factors are coming together to create a period of intense change Comment, Analysis & Research Walkers Celebrates Quadruple Win at the Global Banking & Markets Middle East Awards 2025 News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80672/walkers-celebrates-quadruple-win-at-the-global-banking-ampamp-markets-middle-east-awards-2025 The awards honour the most innovative and impactful transactions across the region’s sovereign, corporate, and financial sectors Comment, Analysis & Research Ranked among leading aviation finance law firms by Airfinance Global News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80673/ranked-among-leading-aviation-finance-law-firms-by-airfinance-global This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients place in us Comment, Analysis & Research Bird & Bird ATMD Celebrates Double Victory at the 2025 Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80678/bird-ampamp-bird-atmd-celebrates-double-victory-at-the-2025-asian-legal-business-southeast-asia-law-awards These prestigious accolades demonstrate our commitment to legal excellence and innovation across the region. Comment, Analysis & Research Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68241/ethical-investment-latest-for-charities-on-striking-the-right-balance How should charity trustees approach the thorny issue of avoiding investments that conflict with their charity’s purposes whilst at the same time trying to maximise financial returns? This was the dilemma at the heart of a recent High Court ruling Charity & Philanthropy Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs News Team Thursday, April 07, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67795/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-daos-defi-and-nfts One of the most important considerations, as explained further below, is the Cayman Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) and how it might impact a project. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Russia Sanctions: Reporting obligations in BVI, Cayman, and Anguilla News Team Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67668/russia-sanctions-reporting-obligations-in-bvi-cayman-and-anguilla Bermuda was not included in the UKOTs to which the 2019 Russia-UK Regulations were extended. Offshore and IFC International law firm merges with Dublin-based Solicitors News Team Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67676/international-law-firm-merges-with-dublin-based-solicitors Ireland combines a thriving domestic market and a significant and growing centre for financial services excellence which we believe is a great fit for our next home jurisdiction. Offshore and IFC Ann Richardson Knox named to Fund Finance Association Board of Directors News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80726/ann-richardson-knox-named-to-fund-finance-association-board-of-directors She advises on financing strategies across all levels of the capital structure and throughout every stage of a fund’s lifecycle. People Moves Milbank Continues to Grow Appellate Bench with Former Assistant to the Solicitor General Colleen Roh Sinzdak News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80731/milbank-continues-to-grow-appellate-bench-with-former-assistant-to-the-solicitor-general-colleen-roh-sinzdak Her extensive experience, spanning her time in private practice to her more recent role as Assistant to the Solicitor General, will bring practical insight into many of the complex and novel legal issues facing our clients. People Moves King & Spalding Welcomes Capital Markets Partner Allison Bell to Corporate Practice Group in New York News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80732/king-ampamp-spalding-welcomes-capital-markets-partner-allison-bell-to-corporate-practice-group-in-new-york Bell has extensive experience with a variety of capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters. People Moves Winston & Strawn Welcomes Michael Kimberly as Co-Chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions Practice News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80734/winston-ampamp-strawn-welcomes-michael-kimberly-as-co-chair-of-the-appellate-ampamp-critical-motions-practice In addition to his appellate work, he frequently litigates challenges to federal administrative actions under the Administrative Procedure Act and to state laws and regulations under various provisions of the U.S. Constitution. People Moves Proskauer Adds Two Leveraged Finance Partners in New York News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80708/proskauer-adds-two-leveraged-finance-partners-in-new-york Ally and Frank are the latest additions to the Firm’s rapidly growing Global Finance team People Moves Troutman Pepper Locke Expands Government Contracts Practice with Partner Michael Barnicle News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80710/troutman-pepper-locke-expands-government-contracts-practice-with-partner-michael-barnicle Barnicle earned his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School and his B.A. from the University of Kansas. People Moves Samantha Conolly joins Bedell Cristin’s Cayman Islands International Private Client team News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80712/samantha-conolly-joins-bedell-cristinamprsquos-cayman-islands-international-private-client-team She is a director and pharmaceutical and legal advisor of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands People Moves DLA Piper welcomes Preeya Noronha Pinto to the Healthcare Regulatory practice News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80713/dla-piper-welcomes-preeya-noronha-pinto-to-the-healthcare-regulatory-practice She will be based in the Washington, DC office. People Moves Withers announces new Chairperson Paul Hewitt News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80689/withers-announces-new-chairperson-paul-hewitt Paul will work closely alongside Withers' CEO Margaret Robertson. People Moves Paul Hastings Adds Preeminent 5-Partner Real Estate Team in Los Angeles News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80690/paul-hastings-adds-preeminent-5-partner-real-estate-team-in-los-angeles The team joins from Latham & Watkins, uniting two top-ranked Chambers practices. People Moves Appleby Bermuda advised Maiden Holdings on its combination with Kestrel Group News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80723/appleby-bermuda-advised-maiden-holdings-on-its-combination-with-kestrel-group Appleby advised on all Bermuda law aspects of the transaction. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises a pool of financial institutions on the financing for the acquisition of a majority stake in Diagram Group from Nextalia Private Equity News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80724/hogan-lovells-advises-a-pool-of-financial-institutions-on-the-financing-for-the-acquisition-of-a-majority-stake-in-diagram-group-from-nextalia-private-equity The acquisition was financed through a bank loan financing made available by a pool of lenders. Legal Advice Farrer & Co advises Suntera Global on the acquisition of Khepri Limited News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80727/farrer-ampamp-co-advises-suntera-global-on-the-acquisition-of-khepri-limited The transaction reflects Suntera’s continuing ambitious growth strategy, designed to empower institutional clients with exceptional support across a broad and expanding range of alternative asset classes and jurisdictions. Legal Advice Fraud Without Economic Loss—Supreme Court Expands Scope of Federal Fraud Statutes News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80728/fraud-without-economic-lossampmdashsupreme-court-expands-scope-of-federal-fraud-statutes The article notes that this decision marks a "rare step of broadly interpreting a federal fraud statute" for the Supreme Court and expands "the tools available to federal prosecutors to pursue fraud cases." Legal Advice H.I.G Capital Announces Strategic Growth Investment in AgileBlue News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80729/hig-capital-announces-strategic-growth-investment-in-agileblue The strategic investment from H.I.G. Growth will support AgileBlue’s growth, product innovation, and operational scale as increasing cyber threats heighten risks and reshape the cybersecurity landscape and posture for small and medium-sized enterpri Legal Advice A&O Shearman announces largest ever cohort to join Fuse News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80730/aampampo-shearman-announces-largest-ever-cohort-to-join-fuse Fuse Cohort 9 stands out not only for its size but also for the breadth of its vision. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Société Générale on a €750 million securitisation of auto loans News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80733/hogan-lovells-advises-sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-on-a-ampeuro750-million-securitisation-of-auto-loans The Class A Notes, the Class B Notes and the Class C have been listed at the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and placed with institutional investors. Legal Advice Bird & Bird advises Emaldo on strategic acquisition of CheckWatt, cementing Nordic leadership in renewable energy News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80706/bird-ampamp-bird-advises-emaldo-on-strategic-acquisition-of-checkwatt-cementing-nordic-leadership-in-renewable-energy The Bird & Bird team consisted of partner Martin Folke (Corporate/Stockholm) and counsel Lukas Holmberg (counsel/Stockholm). Legal Advice Norton Rose Fulbright advises DNB Bank on bridge facilities for Cadeler News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80709/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-dnb-bank-on-bridge-facilities-for-cadeler The strategic purchase forms part of Cadeler’s ongoing fleet expansion Legal Advice K&L Gates Advises Australian Venture Capital Firm Square Peg on Airwallex's US$300 Million Series F Fundraise News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80711/kampampl-gates-advises-australian-venture-capital-firm-square-peg-on-airwallexamp039s-us300-million-series-f-fundraise The Corporate team was led by Sydney partners Daniel Atkin and Simon Leslie Legal Advice Ogier's BVI team leading in all aspects of fintech and crypto News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80715/ogieramp039s-bvi-team-leading-in-all-aspects-of-fintech-and-crypto Coinbase is the world's largest publicly traded crypto exchange and the largest US-based crypto exchange by any measure. FinTech Linklaters wins two prestigious awards at TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025, showcasing strength in digital infrastructure News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80677/linklaters-wins-two-prestigious-awards-at-tmt-finance-apac-awards-2025-showcasing-strength-in-digital-infrastructure Linklaters is proud to support clients in delivering ambitious projects that drive the modernisation and expansion of global digital infrastructure. FinTech Lyn Harris honoured as 'c-suite woman of the year' in Belfast ceremony News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80670/lyn-harris-honoured-as-amp039c-suite-woman-of-the-yearamp039-in-belfast-ceremony Belfast-based partner Lyn Harris has been named 'C Level Woman of the Year' at the 2025 Women in Tech awards. FinTech Warning: Cyber-scam impersonating Dentons News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80647/warning-cyber-scam-impersonating-dentons The impersonator has been sending emails from a Gmail account, pretending to be a Dentons lawyer FinTech Care, diligence and skill: artificial intelligence and directors' duties News Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80637/care-diligence-and-skill-artificial-intelligence-and-directorsamp039-duties Directors must be mindful of their duties when using AI solutions. FinTech Irish government publishes new AI guidelines for public sector workers News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80589/irish-government-publishes-new-ai-guidelines-for-public-sector-workers The government said these seven commitments informed the overarching principles contained within the guidelines. FinTech BVI business companies as corporate vehicles for digital token issuers – FAQs News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80543/bvi-business-companies-as-corporate-vehicles-for-digital-token-issuers-ampndash-faqs These FAQs aim to provide a snapshot for clients considering incorporating a BVI business company to issue digital tokens. FinTech OAIC data confirms cybersecurity threats in Australia are escalating News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80555/oaic-data-confirms-cybersecurity-threats-in-australia-are-escalating Malicious cyber-attacks are still the primary cause of data breaches, representing 61% of breaches, with phishing and ransomware as primary methods. FinTech At the forefront of innovation: Dentons launches proprietary AI tool DAISY across Europe News Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80523/at-the-forefront-of-innovation-dentons-launches-proprietary-ai-tool-daisy-across-europe The first release of DAISY includes a secure AI chat interface --- including pre-defined smart tasks such as document summarization and drafting -- as well as a translation module and a browser of the firm’s policies. FinTech Carey Olsen and Oak Group support MoonPay with Jersey VASP registration News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80513/carey-olsen-and-oak-group-support-moonpay-with-jersey-vasp-registration The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Chris Griffin, assisted by regulatory specialist Sophie Hancock and associate Tshogofatso Dhlamini. FinTech Considerable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goals News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80675/considerable-investment-required-to-achieve-victoriaamprsquos-renewable-goals The draft plan, released by VicGrid, offers insight into future renewable energy projects Planet SOS Baker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with Microsoft News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80685/baker-mckenzie-advises-rubicon-carbon-on-its-nature-based-carbon-removal-credits-agreement-with-microsoft The Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Chair of the Firm’s Climate Change Group, Andrew Hedges Planet SOS How legal contract management tech can support supply chain due diligence News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80508/how-legal-contract-management-tech-can-support-supply-chain-due-diligence Sustainability provisions can include contractual representations across a wide range of topics Planet SOS Report shows biggest trading year by volume for Australian carbon credits News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80405/report-shows-biggest-trading-year-by-volume-for-australian-carbon-credits Failure to comply with requirements to manage excess emissions will result in enforcement action by the CER. Planet SOS Renewables drive anticipated in Germany News Team Wednesday, April 02, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80119/renewables-drive-anticipated-in-germany Both the federal government and the state governments in Germany will be entitled to make use of the special fund. Planet SOS Japan sets out ambitious energy investment plans in move towards sustainability News Team Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79885/japan-sets-out-ambitious-energy-investment-plans-in-move-towards-sustainability The annual target is set at 10 million tonnes. Planet SOS Australia's energy transition: capitalising on global investment shifts post-US election News Team Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79783/australiaamp039s-energy-transition-capitalising-on-global-investment-shifts-post-us-election An increasingly complex global environment Planet SOS Carbon capture and hydrogen ‘essential’ to achieve UK’s net-zero commitments News Team Monday, March 03, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79772/carbon-capture-and-hydrogen-amplsquoessentialamprsquo-to-achieve-ukamprsquos-net-zero-commitments The CCC said that this would be an “ambitious” target, reflecting the importance of the task, but a deliverable one, provided action is taken rapidly. Planet SOS Ireland’s renewable heat obligation can fuel its biomethane sector News Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79633/irelandamprsquos-renewable-heat-obligation-can-fuel-its-biomethane-sector The RHO is set to be the main support mechanism for the emerging anaerobic digestion sector in Ireland. Planet SOS Climate ‘fundamentals’ should guide net zero action amidst change, say experts News Team Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79564/climate-amplsquofundamentalsamprsquo-should-guide-net-zero-action-amidst-change-say-experts Watson and Wetzer were commenting in the aftermath of a recent event hosted by Pinsent Masons in partnership with Wood Mackenzie, where those issues dominated discussion. Planet SOS Marquess of Hertford vs. Earl of Yarmouth – an £85m family trust dispute in the UK News Team Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80720/marquess-of-hertford-vs-earl-of-yarmouth-ampndash-an-amppound85m-family-trust-dispute-in-the-uk The Marquess, by contrast, expressed disappointment that the Earl had failed to finish his degree at agricultural college and said he no longer considered his eldest son the right person to take over the estate. Court Cases Hogan Lovells Secures Landmark Injunctions for Tulip Innovation in Battery Patent Dispute Against Sunwoda Group News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80699/hogan-lovells-secures-landmark-injunctions-for-tulip-innovation-in-battery-patent-dispute-against-sunwoda-group The two decisions appear to be the first injunctions in relation to car batteries in Germany Court Cases Hogan Lovells secures rare 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in landmark Fourth Amendment case News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80663/hogan-lovells-secures-rare-9-0-supreme-court-ruling-in-landmark-fourth-amendment-case The decision marks an important shift in how Fourth Amendment claims are adjudicated Court Cases Withers and Hayes Boone secure $17m victory for limited partnership in trial over Silicon Valley RE fraud dispute News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80648/withers-and-hayes-boone-secure-17m-victory-for-limited-partnership-in-trial-over-silicon-valley-re-fraud-dispute The lawsuit, filed in December of 2019, was initially brought by five limited partners of Central Investments LP Court Cases Court confirms breadth of Cladding Safety Victoria’s right of subrogation under Building Act News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80541/court-confirms-breadth-of-cladding-safety-victoriaamprsquos-right-of-subrogation-under-building-act Financial assistance was paid by CSV to the owners’ corporation, but not directly to the individual lot owners. Court Cases Hogan Lovells Partner Maria Sit Secures Landmark Victory for Asia Cement Corporation in Hong Kong High Court News Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80525/hogan-lovells-partner-maria-sit-secures-landmark-victory-for-asia-cement-corporation-in-hong-kong-high-court This judgment adds to a series of significant decisions arising from the Shanshui saga Court Cases Royal Court of Jersey adopts hybrid approach to resolving hostile matters in administrative trust dispute applications News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80475/royal-court-of-jersey-adopts-hybrid-approach-to-resolving-hostile-matters-in-administrative-trust-dispute-applications The primary asset of the Trust had, at all material times, been a 100% shareholding in a foreign incorporated holding company Court Cases When and on what basis does the Court grant powers to official liquidators in Cayman Islands liquidations? News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80484/when-and-on-what-basis-does-the-court-grant-powers-to-official-liquidators-in-cayman-islands-liquidations The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the Court) has also reiterated that it is unlikely to approve draft appointment orders that grant liquidators unrestricted "blanket authority". Court Cases Parental misconduct: using harassment law to stop abuse of teachers and staff News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80467/parental-misconduct-using-harassment-law-to-stop-abuse-of-teachers-and-staff “Harassment” is not defined, except to say that harassing a person includes “alarming a person or causing the person distress”. Court Cases Commercial Court grants costs order for Withers' clients WRM Group and Raffaele Mincione in declaratory relief proceedings against Secretariat of State of the Holy See News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am http://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80468/commercial-court-grants-costs-order-for-withersamp039-clients-wrm-group-and-raffaele-mincione-in-declaratory-relief-proceedings-against-secretariat-of-state-of-the-holy-see The proceedings were groundbreaking in that they constituted the first time that the Holy See has been sued in the Courts of England and Wales. Court Cases