Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:58:21 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Cayman holding companies: a strategic tool for GCC families managing global wealth News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85630/cayman-holding-companies-a-strategic-tool-for-gcc-families-managing-global-wealth Importantly, they can also operate alongside regional solutions, particularly DIFC Prescribed Companies, to create a coherent cross-border structuring framework. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ropes & Gray Advised HarbourVest on Acquisition of FNZ Bank as Part of a Consortium Led by Advent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85632/ropes-ampamp-gray-advised-harbourvest-on-acquisition-of-fnz-bank-as-part-of-a-consortium-led-by-advent The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2027, subject to customary regulatory and other approvals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Making Hong Kong a better global wealth management hub – Further improvements to Hong Kong’s Unified Funds and Carried Interest Tax Exemption Regimes News Team Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85497/making-hong-kong-a-better-global-wealth-management-hub-ampndash-further-improvements-to-hong-kongamprsquos-unified-funds-and-carried-interest-tax-exemption-regimes The Bill introduces significant enhancements to the tax regimes applicable to funds, family-owned investment holding vehicles and carried interest. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office SSW Law & Beyond ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85451/ssw-law-ampamp-beyond-ranked-band-1-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2026 The ranking highlights the firm’s ability to combine tax and succession planning expertise in advising clients in Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office A Decade of Excellence: Higgs & Johnson Retains Top-Tier Offshore Trusts Ranking News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85452/a-decade-of-excellence-higgs-ampamp-johnson-retains-top-tier-offshore-trusts-ranking This decade-long recognition reinforces our position as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and families and reflects the strength of our Private Client & Wealth Management practice Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Harneys maintains top-band Chambers HNW 2026 rankings across BVI, Cayman and Jersey News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85455/harneys-maintains-top-band-chambers-hnw-2026-rankings-across-bvi-cayman-and-jersey The results reflect the continued strength and growing breadth of the firm’s offshore trust practice, bringing together market-leading expertise from both its Private Wealth and Dispute Resolution teams. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Expanded recognition in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide for our global Private Client & Trusts team News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85434/expanded-recognition-in-2026-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-for-our-global-private-client-ampamp-trusts-team Alongside the continued top-tier recognition of our BVI and Cayman Islands teams, the guide welcomes new individual rankings for Omonike Robinson-Pickering in the BVI and Steven White in Bermuda. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Chambers High-Net-Worth guide recognizes Withers as a leading firm globally in 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85435/chambers-high-net-worth-guide-recognizes-withers-as-a-leading-firm-globally-in-2026 'Withers provides thoughtful, detailed, and comprehensive development and implementation of strategies, opportunities and options. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Conyers Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85437/conyers-achieves-top-rankings-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2026 Conyers continues to set the standard for offshore trust advisory in Bermuda, achieving a Band 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85439/thirty-two-holland-ampamp-knight-attorneys-named-top-private-wealth-advisers-by-chambers-high-net-worth-guide Chambers High Net Worth ranks the top lawyers and law firms for domestic and international private wealth. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bedell Cristin partner welcomes move to open up US market for Guernsey insurance sector News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85703/bedell-cristin-partner-welcomes-move-to-open-up-us-market-for-guernsey-insurance-sector The move has been supported by the States of Guernsey and by the Guernsey International Insurance Association. Government Regulation New Law Society guidance highlights climate duties for in-house counsel News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85686/new-law-society-guidance-highlights-climate-duties-for-in-house-counsel The guidance comes at a time when climate-related legal risks are becoming increasingly prominent for organisations. Government Regulation FCA puts spotlight on governance at fast-growing UK firms News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85687/fca-puts-spotlight-on-governance-at-fast-growing-uk-firms Amongst its findings on financial resilience, it indicated that firms should have effective planning in place to mitigate the risk of consumer harm in the event of the firm’s failure. Government Regulation Womble Bond Dickinson appointed to Government Commercial Agency's public sector legal panel News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85692/womble-bond-dickinson-appointed-to-government-commercial-agencyamp039s-public-sector-legal-panel The appointment reflects WBD’s longstanding experience advising public sector organisations on complex legal, regulatory and commercial matters, and strengthens its position as a trusted adviser across the sector. Government Regulation Burges Salmon secures appointment across GCA public sector legal panel News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85695/burges-salmon-secures-appointment-across-gca-public-sector-legal-panel GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. Government Regulation Dechert Secures Key Dismissal in Delaware Court of Chancery News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85698/dechert-secures-key-dismissal-in-delaware-court-of-chancery P​ublic benefit corporations are a relatively recent creation of Delaware law, with the Delaware General Assembly adopting their authorizing statute in 2013. Government Regulation New AML and sanctions rules issued in the Cayman Islands News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85699/new-aml-and-sanctions-rules-issued-in-the-cayman-islands This Update introduces those Rules and new obligations which Cayman financial services providers must adhere to. Government Regulation Jersey assisted dying legislation: recent developments and future implications News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85665/jersey-assisted-dying-legislation-recent-developments-and-future-implications This legislation places Jersey at the forefront of assisted dying reform within the British Isles and may influence legislative debates in other jurisdictions, including England and Wales, Scotland, France, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Government Regulation FCA pension transfer case offers AR oversight lessons for firms News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85667/fca-pension-transfer-case-offers-ar-oversight-lessons-for-firms The outcome also serves as a reminder that FCA penalty calculations are not beyond challenge. Government Regulation Pinsent Masons appointed to Government’s legal panel for public sector News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85680/pinsent-masons-appointed-to-governmentamprsquos-legal-panel-for-public-sector GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. Government Regulation UK tax adviser registration: New regulations confirm deferral for investment managers News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85638/uk-tax-adviser-registration-new-regulations-confirm-deferral-for-investment-managers HM Treasury has now made Regulations setting out the dates for the introduction of the UK tax adviser registration regime. Tax The most common flag registration jurisdictions: key advantages, disadvantages, and tax implications News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85622/the-most-common-flag-registration-jurisdictions-key-advantages-disadvantages-and-tax-implications Alongside the increasing level of attention from tax and customs authorities, it is also evident that certain structures regarded as particularly favourable may subsequently become subject to audits or challenges Tax Family trust distribution tax amnesty: halfway mark reminder News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85628/family-trust-distribution-tax-amnesty-halfway-mark-reminder The general interest charge (GIC) imposed on FTDT liabilities also ceased to be tax deductible from 1 July 2025. Tax China's new offshore trust tax guidance: Considerations for existing offshore trusts News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85601/chinaamp039s-new-offshore-trust-tax-guidance-considerations-for-existing-offshore-trusts This briefing provides a high-level overview of the reported developments from an offshore law perspective and highlights considerations for clients with existing offshore trust structures. Tax Guernsey’s economic substance requirements News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85554/guernseyamprsquos-economic-substance-requirements The Substance Regulations impose economic substance requirements on certain bodies that have income arising from a relevant activity. Tax Jennifer Best and Imke Gerdes Examine Proposed Public Country-by-Country Reporting in Bloomberg Tax News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85544/jennifer-best-and-imke-gerdes-examine-proposed-public-country-by-country-reporting-in-bloomberg-tax They discuss how the legislation would expand transparency obligations beyond existing confidential reporting frameworks and how it would potentially interact with existing public reporting frameworks. Tax Benjamin Homo Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Tax Law in France News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85515/benjamin-homo-named-ampquotlawyer-of-the-yearampquot-in-tax-law-in-france This recognition also reflects the strength of the team. As Benjamin puts it, "Tax is a team sport, especially in transactions." Tax Charitable gifts in Wills – the 'hidden' new inheritance tax ('IHT') trap News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85485/charitable-gifts-in-wills-ampndash-the-amp039hiddenamp039-new-inheritance-tax-amp039ihtamp039-trap From this it appears that the main objective of the changes is to make sure that there will be no exemption from IHT where assets may pass to non-UK charities or clubs. Tax More businesses set for tax relief as government unveils latest rates cuts News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85461/more-businesses-set-for-tax-relief-as-government-unveils-latest-rates-cuts Francis said the exclusion of certain venues would naturally be “a source of frustration for many operators” and was unlikely to end the debate on business rate reform. Tax UK PM Andy Burnham's tax agenda: SDLT reform, the 50p rate or even a wealth tax? News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85436/uk-pm-andy-burnhamamp039s-tax-agenda-sdlt-reform-the-50p-rate-or-even-a-wealth-tax On tax, the Labour Party committed in its election manifesto not to increase National Insurance, the basic, higher or additional rates of income tax, or VAT. Tax Four Partners Recognized as “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85711/four-partners-recognized-as-ampldquotop-250-women-in-litigationamprdquo-by-benchmark-litigation Alli was also named one of the “Top 10 Women Litigators in the U.S.” Renowned for our experience in complex litigation and arbitration, Kirkland’s litigation t Comment, Analysis & Research Five Mayer Brown partners named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85684/five-mayer-brown-partners-named-2026-bti-client-service-all-stars The annual rankings are drawn from more than 350 in-depth, independent interviews with top legal decision-makers at some of the world's leading companies. Comment, Analysis & Research Holland & Knight Maintains Top Rankings in First-Half M&A League Tables News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85688/holland-ampamp-knight-maintains-top-rankings-in-first-half-mampampa-league-tables Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Hong Kong Nigel Chan Recognised as an Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Rising Star 2026 News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85693/dentons-hong-kong-nigel-chan-recognised-as-an-asian-legal-business-hong-kong-rising-star-2026 This recognition follows Nigel’s inclusion in the LexisNexis 40 under 40 HKSAR List 2025 Comment, Analysis & Research Debevoise Lawyers Author PLI Chapter on Tender Offer Funds News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85673/debevoise-lawyers-author-pli-chapter-on-tender-offer-funds Andrew Friedman and Sam Scarritt-Selman are corporate associates and members of the firm’s Investment Management Group. Comment, Analysis & Research Strategies and liquidity options evolve as billion-dollar deals rise in Australian private M&A – HSF Kramer Report News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85683/strategies-and-liquidity-options-evolve-as-billion-dollar-deals-rise-in-australian-private-mampampa-ampndash-hsf-kramer-report Bilateral processes continue to dominate, while auction strategy evolves to match conditions Comment, Analysis & Research From Moot champions to future lawyers: Meet Leah and Victoria News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85656/from-moot-champions-to-future-lawyers-meet-leah-and-victoria For both students, the Collas Crill Moot provided an opportunity to develop skills that proved valuable during their work experience. Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown achieves top rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85671/mayer-brown-achieves-top-rankings-in-managing-ipamp039s-2026-ip-stars Western Europe (Germany): Intellectual Property Comment, Analysis & Research Jay A Neveloff and Jonathan H Canter named to Lawdragon 500's 2026 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85633/jay-a-neveloff-and-jonathan-h-canter-named-to-lawdragon-500amp039s-2026-leading-real-estate-lawyers-list The third annual edition of this guide highlights and celebrates those attorneys who are recognized leaders in real estate development, financing, REITs, litigation, leasing and more. Comment, Analysis & Research Katie Gray recognized in 2026 Texas Legal Awards as a "Rising Star" News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85634/katie-gray-recognized-in-2026-texas-legal-awards-as-a-ampquotrising-starampquot In addition to her trial experience, she has briefed and argued complex appeals before the US Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Fifth, and DC Circuits, each resulting in published opinions favorable to her clients. Comment, Analysis & Research Charity Commission issues new grant making guidance News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85172/charity-commission-issues-new-grant-making-guidance This new guidance replaces and expands upon previous guidance to now cover all grant-making (rather than just grants to non-charities). Charity & Philanthropy Leading law firm for philanthropy and DEI in Asia Pacific News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85023/leading-law-firm-for-philanthropy-and-dei-in-asia-pacific As global interest in philanthropy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustainability increases, Withers remains committed to supporting businesses and families in achieving their ambitions to drive positive, meaningful change. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 Two Caymanian Attorneys Begin Next Chapter with Maples Group News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85700/two-caymanian-attorneys-begin-next-chapter-with-maples-group New admissions strengthen the firm’s Finance and Corporate teams and reflect its continued investment in developing Caymanian lawyers. People Moves Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer welcomes expert infrastructure partner Marcus Davenport to the firm News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85701/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-welcomes-expert-infrastructure-partner-marcus-davenport-to-the-firm More than 200 partners operate in the energy and infrastructure sectors across the firm globally. People Moves Real estate lawyer joins Bedell Cristin's Jersey Property Law team as senior associate News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85702/real-estate-lawyer-joins-bedell-cristinamp039s-jersey-property-law-team-as-senior-associate She has been recognised by Legal 500 for the quality of her advice, and has onshore experience, having practised for three years with a leading law firm in Edinburgh. People Moves Reed Smith relocates sanctions partner from London to Singapore News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85705/reed-smith-relocates-sanctions-partner-from-london-to-singapore He also has sat on a number of BIMCO and other organisations’ drafting committees, assisting in the development of industry standard clauses. People Moves Sydney Smith Joins Leadership Raleigh Class 54 News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85706/sydney-smith-joins-leadership-raleigh-class-54 Smith, a trusts and estates attorney in Womble’s Raleigh office, advises individuals, families, and businesses on various estate and tax planning matters and assists fiduciaries with the administration of estates and trusts. People Moves Clifford Chance continues growth in Houston, adding Debt Finance partner Matthew Jones to strengthen Energy & Infrastructure financing capability News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85714/clifford-chance-continues-growth-in-houston-adding-debt-finance-partner-matthew-jones-to-strengthen-energy-ampamp-infrastructure-financing-capability Jones's arrival marks the fourth partner hire for Clifford Chance's Houston office since May People Moves Mayer Brown further strengthens emerging markets finance capability with partner appointment James Clarke News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85689/mayer-brown-further-strengthens-emerging-markets-finance-capability-with-partner-appointment-james-clarke James joins from Baker McKenzie. People Moves Paul, Weiss Adds Capital Markets Partners in New York News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85690/paul-weiss-adds-capital-markets-partners-in-new-york Byrne and VanDeventer advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies People Moves Bird & Bird hires leading legal transformation expert News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85691/bird-ampamp-bird-hires-leading-legal-transformation-expert Shahin and his team will specialise in the delivery of innovative, technology People Moves Collas Crill strengthens Jersey property team with appointment News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85694/collas-crill-strengthens-jersey-property-team-with-appointment Paul has worked across some of Jersey’s leading law firms during his career. People Moves Mourant advises on landmark UK residential real estate deal News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85710/mourant-advises-on-landmark-uk-residential-real-estate-deal The deal marks the largest single transaction in the single-family home sector in the UK this year to date. Legal Advice BVI Annual Returns: Preparation for Upcoming Deadline – 30 September 2026 News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85704/bvi-annual-returns-preparation-for-upcoming-deadline-ampndash-30-september-2026 The annual return comprises a conventional balance sheet and income statement. Legal Advice White & Case advises joint liquidators of Tsinghua UNIC on landmark US$2 billion cross-border bond restructuring News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85708/white-ampamp-case-advises-joint-liquidators-of-tsinghua-unic-on-landmark-us2-billion-cross-border-bond-restructuring Tsinghua UNIC was placed into liquidation in the BVI in March 2023, on the Trustee's application, with Edward Middleton, Tiffany Wong and Wesley Edwards of Alvarez & Marsal appointed as Joint Liquidators. Legal Advice Linklaters advises UOB on proposed sale of UOB Asset Management to Allianz Global Investors News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85712/linklaters-advises-uob-on-proposed-sale-of-uob-asset-management-to-allianz-global-investors The transaction covers UOBAM’s asset management platform across eight key Asian markets Legal Advice Dentons advises on US$1.5 billion issuance by Afreximbank, its largest ever News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85685/dentons-advises-on-us15-billion-issuance-by-afreximbank-its-largest-ever The notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A under the US Securities Act of 1933 Legal Advice Baker McKenzie Advises Tradias on Merger with Boerse Stuttgart Digital News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85697/baker-mckenzie-advises-tradias-on-merger-with-boerse-stuttgart-digital Baker McKenzie advised tradias on all legal aspects of this transaction. Legal Advice Appleby Advises Blockchain.com on Its Successful Cayman VASP Licence News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85664/appleby-advises-blockchaincom-on-its-successful-cayman-vasp-licence The project was led by partner Peter Colegate and counsel Marsha Williamson with support from the broader Technology & Innovation team. Legal Advice Linklaters advises ReNew on the recommended offer by a consortium led by CPP Investments News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85669/linklaters-advises-renew-on-the-recommended-offer-by-a-consortium-led-by-cpp-investments A cross-practice Linklaters team is advising ReNew on this complex landmark transaction Legal Advice White & Case advises PGIM on Mexican real estate fund targeting over half a billion dollars in capital commitments News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85672/white-ampamp-case-advises-pgim-on-mexican-real-estate-fund-targeting-over-half-a-billion-dollars-in-capital-commitments The White & Case team was led by partner Eduardo Flores and counsel Jorge Escalante Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on US$510 million financing for combined solar and BESS project in Mexico News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85675/clifford-chance-advises-copenhagen-infrastructure-partners-on-us510-million-financing-for-combined-solar-and-bess-project-in-mexico The project is CIP's first investment in Mexico. Legal Advice Munich court rises to prominence in AI copyright litigation News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85651/munich-court-rises-to-prominence-in-ai-copyright-litigation The court further considered that the reproduction of the copyright protected music by Suno did not fall within the text and data mining exception contained in German, and EU, copyright law either. FinTech Technology and private lending set to drive EMEA loan market future, finds research News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85668/technology-and-private-lending-set-to-drive-emea-loan-market-future-finds-research The growing focus on AI and making use of automated decision making in lending processes will be a significant factor by 2040 FinTech A&O Shearman represents FNZ on the sale of FNZ Bank to Advent News Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85585/aampampo-shearman-represents-fnz-on-the-sale-of-fnz-bank-to-advent The divestment is consistent with FNZ's strategy of focusing on its core wealth management technology business and serving large financial institutions at scale. FinTech Macfarlanes adopts AI-Powered Automation Platform ProVision News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85545/macfarlanes-adopts-ai-powered-automation-platform-provision This partnership reflects our broader aims to deliver AI-enhanced services in fund formation as well as for our clients in other areas, producing innovative solutions to cater to clients’ specific legal needs. FinTech Use of electronic signatures by a Guernsey company News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85522/use-of-electronic-signatures-by-a-guernsey-company There may be practical difficulties if a witness to any signature is required, and the witness is unable to be in the same physical place as the signatory. FinTech Bermuda’s digital asset foresight bearing fruit News Team Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85488/bermudaamprsquos-digital-asset-foresight-bearing-fruit Employment and wider local opportunities must also be considered among the benefits of growth in the space. FinTech The challenges of sourcing GPUs as AI demand surges News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85482/the-challenges-of-sourcing-gpus-as-ai-demand-surges As businesses across sectors look to AI to make productivity gains and grow, demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) has surged. FinTech UK cabinet changes ‘could disrupt cyber security legislation’ as Lords call for single safety regulator News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85459/uk-cabinet-changes-amplsquocould-disrupt-cyber-security-legislationamprsquo-as-lords-call-for-single-safety-regulator The UK government has decided that the industry regulators are better placed to know their sector than creating a new regulator FinTech Australia data centres to become ‘net-generators’ under proposed reforms News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85408/australia-data-centres-to-become-amplsquonet-generatorsamprsquo-under-proposed-reforms The announcement follows the publication in March of the federal government’s expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers FinTech Applicants Race To Secure National Bank Charters News Team Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85397/applicants-race-to-secure-national-bank-charters He noted that the legislation seems more aimed at trying to spur more traditional de novo formation, as opposed to fintechs and other types of firms’ seeking a banking charter. FinTech CRU clarifies enforcement penalty approach for regulated energy firms News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85713/cru-clarifies-enforcement-penalty-approach-for-regulated-energy-firms The publication follows two rounds of public consultation and establishes the methodology the regulator will apply when calculating financial penalties under its administrative sanctions regime. Planet SOS Linklaters advises on Juniper Green Energy’s IPO in India News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85696/linklaters-advises-on-juniper-green-energyamprsquos-ipo-in-india The Linklaters team was led by partner and Head of India Practice Amit Singh and counsel Joseph Wolpin. Planet SOS Why energy is now the deciding factor for data centre development in Australia News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85518/why-energy-is-now-the-deciding-factor-for-data-centre-development-in-australia For developers, energy and water are no longer peripheral operational considerations. Planet SOS EU electrification plans have cross-sector impact News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85483/eu-electrification-plans-have-cross-sector-impact The Commission’s electrification action plan has also been accompanied by legislative proposals to revise the EU’s emissions trading scheme Planet SOS Freshfields Represents Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC in Acquisition by MN8 Energy News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85431/freshfields-represents-greenbacker-renewable-energy-company-llc-in-acquisition-by-mn8-energy The transaction provides for up to $350 million in aggregate consideration payable at closing, consisting of a combination of cash and equity in MN8. Planet SOS Corporate Transparency: The New Standard for Competing in the Sustainable Economy News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85382/corporate-transparency-the-new-standard-for-competing-in-the-sustainable-economy Ms. Vesga explained that sustainability is no longer a voluntary exercise but rather a demand from investors, consumers and regulators for verifiable, comparable and traceable information. Planet SOS Scale of UK real estate emissions reduction challenge highlighted in CCC report News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85335/scale-of-uk-real-estate-emissions-reduction-challenge-highlighted-in-ccc-report Cross said the CCC’s report underlined that success in decarbonising the real estate sector is intimately connected both with action to reduce electricity prices and improve grid capacity. Planet SOS Dentons earns global recognition for ESG and Crisis Management excellence News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85114/dentons-earns-global-recognition-for-esg-and-crisis-management-excellence This year, Dentons earned a new global-wide ranking for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk and climbed to a Band 2 ranking for Crisis Management globally. Planet SOS Renewable Energy Comparative Guide Bermuda (Legal 500) News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85079/renewable-energy-comparative-guide-bermuda-legal-500 The Country’s current energy mix relies heavily on fossil fuels Planet SOS Bird & Bird recognised as most active clean energy M&A adviser for ninth consecutive year News Team Thursday, June 04, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84863/bird-ampamp-bird-recognised-as-most-active-clean-energy-mampampa-adviser-for-ninth-consecutive-year Clean Energy Pipeline's ranking system assesses the work of legal advisers on project finance and M&A transactions across the renewable energy sector globally Planet SOS Court warns of privilege challenge ‘chilling effect’ on investigations News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85609/court-warns-of-privilege-challenge-amplsquochilling-effectamprsquo-on-investigations “The judgment recognises that investigation firms and enquiry agents can play an important role in obtaining documentary evidence, especially in circumstances where the alleged fraudster is unlikely to voluntarily provide information or may seek to Court Cases Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement for Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85546/luxembourg-court-confirms-armamprsquos-length-remuneration-tax-requirement-for-undisclosed-intra-group-counter-guarantee In a judgment dated 18 March 2026 (No. 48905), the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal administratif – the “Court”) ruled on the tax consequences of an undisclosed counter-guarantee within an intra-group financing structure. Court Cases UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85523/uk-high-court-orders-amppound11-million-distribution-and-makes-landmark-cost-ruling-in-investment-bank-special-administration The court also found that, despite spending over a year developing the application, no substantive progress had been made towards achieving the objectives of the special administration in the meantime, including the return of client assets. Court Cases The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards. News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85534/the-bvi-courtamprsquos-insolvency-jurisdiction-is-frequently-engaged-in-the-enforcement-of-foreign-judgment-debts-and-arbitral-awards The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards. Court Cases Drelle: UK Supreme Court confirms unrecognised foreign judgments can support bankruptcy petitions News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85510/drelle-uk-supreme-court-confirms-unrecognised-foreign-judgments-can-support-bankruptcy-petitions Creditors in both jurisdictions can now rely on unrecognised foreign judgments when seeking access to insolvency remedies. Court Cases French Supreme Court broadens protection against abuse of vulnerability in contract formation News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85422/french-supreme-court-broadens-protection-against-abuse-of-vulnerability-in-contract-formation Rejecting the petition, the Cour de cassation articulated two principles that are likely to shape the future application of Article 1143. Court Cases UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85423/uk-high-court-orders-amppound11-million-distribution-and-makes-landmark-cost-ruling-in-investment-bank-special-administration While the courts generally afford considerable deference to court-appointed administrators, these judgments demonstrate that such deference has limits. Court Cases Irish High Court abolishes shareholder rule on legal advice privilege News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85412/irish-high-court-abolishes-shareholder-rule-on-legal-advice-privilege The court concluded that shareholders do not have a right to override legal advice privilege purely on the basis of holding shares alone unless that restriction is waived by the company itself. Court Cases Dentons successfully defends Rebel Wilson in defamation case News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85415/dentons-successfully-defends-rebel-wilson-in-defamation-case The proceedings arose from a dispute involving Ms MacInnes, the lead actress in Ms Wilson’s directorial debut film The Deb. Court Cases NRSC v. FEC: Supreme Court Invalidates Limits on Political Parties’ Coordinated Spending News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85367/nrsc-v-fec-supreme-court-invalidates-limits-on-political-partiesamprsquo-coordinated-spending Election Campaign Act limits on political party coordinated expenditures violate the First Amendment, overruling an earlier decision. Court Cases