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Carey Olsen's Russell Clark named in 2022 eprivateclient 50 Most Influential

It is the third year in a row that Russell has been named on the list, and he remains the only Guernsey-based lawyer to be included.

Carey Olsen trusts and private wealth partners recognised in Spear's 500 for 2022

Their recognition in the Spear's 500 is the latest accolade in an extremely successful past 12 months for Carey Olsen's global trusts and private wealth practice.

Putting health and wellbeing first at a time of seismic change

'As we begin 2022, everything is the same and in every other way, it has all changed.

Saudi Superyacht Dispute Pits Credit Suisse Against Gulf Prince

filing. The property estate, situated close to the storied Wentworth Golf Club outside London, was valued at 35 million pounds ($47 million) in 2019.

BDB Pitmans boosts private wealth capability

The firm has three partners – Judith Portrait, Dominic Flynn and Helen Johnston and they and their team of associates will join BDB Pitmans and be based at BDB Pitmans’ City office.

Credit Suisse's Toughest Legal Troubles

The Swiss bank’s starts off the year with in federal criminal court in February over entanglement with the so-called Cocaine King of Bulgaria.

Credit Suisse Wants Millions From Softbank

Softbank was a backer of Greensill, which is at the center of a $10.1 billion fund blow-up at the Swiss bank.

Appleby makes annual holiday donation to Bermuda STAR Charity

Appleby participates annually in STAR’s Christmas Donation Drive by supporting six families with holiday food hampers, fruit baskets, gifts and vouchers.

UK Financial crime insights survey: Insurance and Asset and Wealth Management sector focus

The responses were gathered during a year in which the UK has experienced COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions that have challenged business models and operations to their core.

BCGE creates new legal division and names board member

It will have 50 employees and will combine the current legal, compliance, tax compliance and litigation departments.

Divorce: Protecting the intergenerational transfer of wealth

A pre-nuptial agreement will not be upheld if it does not provide for a spouse's needs and those of any minor children, as it will not be considered to be fair.

Credit Suisse Unit Awaits Bermuda Judgement

A group of Eastern European oligarchs is fighting against the Swiss lender in several jurisdictions for fraud allegations. In Bermuda, a conclusion is nearing.

GAM Settles FCA Probe Into Greensill

The GAM Group’s cash, and capital position remains robust.

Allen & Overy advises Christie’s

The new business, which will retain the name Christie’s International Real Estate, will create one of the largest residential brokerage firms in the U.S.

Appleby Advises Quilter

The deal completed on 30 November 2021 following regulatory notifications and approvals and sees Utmost acquire £22bn of assets under administration and 90,000 life policies.

Directors' Remuneration Trends 2021

Economic disruption caused by the pandemic has accelerated a number of existing trends.

Germany Raids Big-Four Firm Over Swiss Tax

German officials raided the offices of PwC in Frankfurt over allegations of a Swiss tax scheme that may include current partners of the big-four consulting firm.

Criminal Case Reveals Breach of Swiss Banking Secrecy

Violations of data confidentiality can be punished with up to three years in jail under Swiss law.

Carey Olsen and Northern Trust support Castelnau Group’s London Stock Exchange debut

The Carey Olsen team advising Phoenix Asset Management on all Guernsey legal and regulatory aspects of the IPO was led by partner Ben Morgan, with assistance from senior associate James Cooke and associate Kristina Mikhaylova.

IQ-EQ acquires U.S. outsourced compliance provider

Global Investor Services Group IQ-EQ deepens its U.S. foothold with strategic acquisition

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