Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:15:45 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Cayman Islands private wealth solutions for Latin American high net worth families News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83629/cayman-islands-private-wealth-solutions-for-latin-american-high-net-worth-families A Cayman discretionary trust helps settlors bypass rigid inheritance rules Wealth, Trusts and Family Office The increasing popularity of Cayman Islands foundation companies for family offices and PTC structures News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83637/the-increasing-popularity-of-cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-family-offices-and-ptc-structures The flexibility of FCs means that careful planning must be carried out when designing the constitution and bylaws. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Channel Islands team earns continued recognition in 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83638/channel-islands-team-earns-continued-recognition-in-2026-private-client-global-elite-directory The Private Client Global Elite Directory is based solely on nominations from fellow practitioners and is regarded as one of the most credible markers of excellence in the sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Born this way: The end of illegitimacy in Jersey law and key changes for Jersey trusts News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83612/born-this-way-the-end-of-illegitimacy-in-jersey-law-and-key-changes-for-jersey-trusts Under the previous legal position, the generic terms "children" or "issue" did not automatically extend to illegitimate children. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier in Jersey named Law Firm of the Year at Citywealth IFC Awards News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83594/ogier-in-jersey-named-law-firm-of-the-year-at-citywealth-ifc-awards Jersey’s private wealth offering brings together multiple specialist teams to support trustees, ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices with complex and often cross-border needs. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Shared values as the foundation of lasting family wealth News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83453/shared-values-as-the-foundation-of-lasting-family-wealth Stacy also observed that values are not merely philosophical ideals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Jordan Constable named Rising Star at the Miami Family Wealth Report Awards 2026 News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83378/jordan-constable-named-rising-star-at-the-miami-family-wealth-report-awards-2026 The Family Wealth Report’s annual Miami awards celebrate excellence across the private client and family office sectors within Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Structuring wealth across borders: US and UK tax perspectives News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83352/structuring-wealth-across-borders-us-and-uk-tax-perspectives Cross-border wealth planning rarely allows for the consideration of one country's tax and legal system in isolation. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83147/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Happy New Year to all Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Why Guernsey trusts continue to matter: Practical uses for families, entrepreneurs and businesses News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82988/why-guernsey-trusts-continue-to-matter-practical-uses-for-families-entrepreneurs-and-businesses Beyond private wealth, Guernsey trusts are widely used in commercial contexts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office AIFMD II makes Guernsey even more attractive as a fund domicile News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83649/aifmd-ii-makes-guernsey-even-more-attractive-as-a-fund-domicile EU AIFMs must supply more detailed information to national regulators on delegation and sub-delegation arrangements, resources allocated, and monitoring frameworks. Government Regulation Major UK competition law reforms proposed News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83650/major-uk-competition-law-reforms-proposed The government had previously announced plans for a separate consultation on legislative changes concerning the UK collective proceedings competition regime. Government Regulation A guide for French SCPIs investing in Irish real estate News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83627/a-guide-for-french-scpis-investing-in-irish-real-estate The Irish legal purchasing process, or “conveyancing”, begins at the “sale agreed” stage. Government Regulation Hiding Australian directors’ addresses could cause insolvency process problems News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83630/hiding-australian-directorsamprsquo-addresses-could-cause-insolvency-process-problems The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) made the changes in response to concerns about the public availability of directors’ personal information on its business registers Government Regulation CMA issues new guidance in greenwashing crackdown News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83642/cma-issues-new-guidance-in-greenwashing-crackdown Under the new guidance, the CMA takes the view that action may be brought against more than one party in a supply chain if consumers have been misled Government Regulation CMA guidance supports greater collaboration between universities News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83622/cma-guidance-supports-greater-collaboration-between-universities The guidance also references other CMA guidance that may be relevant to HE providers Government Regulation The UK’s progress towards delivering the National Payments Vision News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83598/the-ukamprsquos-progress-towards-delivering-the-national-payments-vision The FCA and PSR, working closely with the Bank of England and Treasury through the Payments Vision Delivery Committee (“PVDC”), are taking a coordinated approach to maximise collective impact and drive forward innovation in payments. Government Regulation Interaction of Ireland’s climate law and planning regime clarified News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83600/interaction-of-irelandamprsquos-climate-law-and-planning-regime-clarified Louise McQuaid of Pinsent Masons said: “The ruling represents an important recalibration of the legal landscape for renewable developers.” Government Regulation Venezuela's political turmoil impacts international investors News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83606/venezuelaamp039s-political-turmoil-impacts-international-investors In recent weeks, several major publishers have examined the economic links Venezuela has with other countries, including China and the US. Government Regulation Australia moves to increase transparency of the ownership of interests in listed entities News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83607/australia-moves-to-increase-transparency-of-the-ownership-of-interests-in-listed-entities Information to be disclosed includes the details of any agreement through which the deemed economic interest arises. Government Regulation Finance Bill 2025 - 2026: Changes to charity tax News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83529/finance-bill-2025-2026-changes-to-charity-tax The changes are intended to close or correct what the government considered to be minor loopholes or aberrations in the current regime. Tax Global Tax Deal Sparks Fear U.S. Law Will Be Tougher to Change News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83460/global-tax-deal-sparks-fear-us-law-will-be-tougher-to-change Mr. Odintz echoed these concerns, pointing to questions circulating in the tax community about how the agreement could place constraints on U.S. tax law. Tax Luxembourg’s New Carried Interest Tax Regime Formally Adopted and Effective as of 2026 News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83416/luxembourgamprsquos-new-carried-interest-tax-regime-formally-adopted-and-effective-as-of-2026 The new regime sets out a very attractive tax framework Tax Luxembourg to reform carried interest tax News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83421/luxembourg-to-reform-carried-interest-tax The new carried interest tax regime will apply regardless of the AIF’s legal form. Tax Navigating corporate and partnership tax in Luxembourg News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83307/navigating-corporate-and-partnership-tax-in-luxembourg For VAT the limitation period expires five years from 31 December of the year in which the sum of money to be collected has fallen due under article 81 paragraph 1 of the VAT Law. Tax Expanded Tax Break in GOP Law Has Startups Talking Restructuring News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83299/expanded-tax-break-in-gop-law-has-startups-talking-restructuring Mr. Bloom said these examples show how the law "just added another compelling reason to be a C corp." Tax Luxembourg tax update: what's new in 2026? News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83280/luxembourg-tax-update-whatamp039s-new-in-2026 The draft law is still under parliamentary review and it is expected that the new regime will be adopted by early 2026. Tax Changes to Guernsey taxation of employee share option schemes News Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83181/changes-to-guernsey-taxation-of-employee-share-option-schemes Organisations should review existing share schemes and consider implications for future grants. Tax Partial exemption and VAT recovery for UK businesses News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83106/partial-exemption-and-vat-recovery-for-uk-businesses Businesses can either operate the standard method for VAT recovery or a special method with HMRC known as a partial exemption special method (PESM). Tax HMRC revises VAT exemption policy for NHS locum doctors News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83091/hmrc-revises-vat-exemption-policy-for-nhs-locum-doctors The NHS Trust challenged HMRC’s decision that the supply of temporary medical staff – including locum doctors – should not be treated as VAT exempt. Tax WTR 1000 2026 recognizes Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83651/wtr-1000-2026-recognizes-dentonsamprsquo-lawyers-among-worldamprsquos-leading-trademark-professionals Alongside the individual rankings, WTR 1000 has ranked Dentons as a leading firm in multiple jurisdictions Comment, Analysis & Research Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer confirms new London office at 8 Exchange Square News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83633/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-confirms-new-london-office-at-8-exchange-square Clients, people and sustainability at the heart of the firm's decision Comment, Analysis & Research Athletes, fame and money: how to build a sustainable career News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83635/athletes-fame-and-money-how-to-build-a-sustainable-career In professional sports, the sustainability of an athlete’s career is not measured solely in terms of results, trophies or notoriety. Comment, Analysis & Research Conyers Bermuda Lawyers Achieve Leading Rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2026 News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83636/conyers-bermuda-lawyers-achieve-leading-rankings-in-the-chambers-global-guide-2026 Conyers is a leader among its peers in Bermuda with a significant cohort of ranked lawyers across all practice areas. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Rodyk recognised in Chambers Global 2026 for sustained excellence News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83640/dentons-rodyk-recognised-in-chambers-global-2026-for-sustained-excellence The firm continues to be ranked in key areas of global practice Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Achieves Tier 1 Legal 500 Ranking And Multiple Lawyer Honors in St. Kitts & Nevis News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83615/dentons-achieves-tier-1-legal-500-ranking-and-multiple-lawyer-honors-in-st-kitts-ampamp-nevis Further recognition of excellence was awarded to Joanne Flemming and also, to Jared Tennant, who were both individually ranked and named as a Leading Associate for the region. Comment, Analysis & Research Four Cooley Partners Shortlisted for Women and Diversity in Law Awards News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83623/four-cooley-partners-shortlisted-for-women-and-diversity-in-law-awards Spanning 30+ categories, the Women and Diversity in Law Awards honor outstanding women leaders and practitioners Comment, Analysis & Research The Legal 500 Germany 2026 Recommends Mayer Brown in 14 Practice Categories News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83625/the-legal-500-germany-2026-recommends-mayer-brown-in-14-practice-categories Three lawyers are mentioned by name in the commentary for their outstanding contribution to the respective practices Comment, Analysis & Research Harneys relocates Hong Kong office to Alexandra House News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83596/harneys-relocates-hong-kong-office-to-alexandra-house Harneys remains committed to delivering responsive, innovative, and practical offshore solutions to its clients across Asia and beyond. Comment, Analysis & Research Gold in the WTR 1000 rankings! News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83588/gold-in-the-wtr-1000-rankings Intellectual Property Partner and New Zealand Practice Leader, Jenni Rutter, has been personally recognised with Gold rankings Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am https://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 https://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 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 Ogier announces 13 new year promotions in Cayman News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83647/ogier-announces-13-new-year-promotions-in-cayman Their contribution, professionalism and collaborative mindset play an important role in shaping Ogier’s future. People Moves Dentons Shareholder Appointed to DMACC Foundation Board of Directors News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83653/dentons-shareholder-appointed-to-dmacc-foundation-board-of-directors Tyler’s addition to the board will further strengthen the Foundation’s work People Moves Bird & Bird boosts London Tech & Comms team with new partner News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83657/bird-ampamp-bird-boosts-london-tech-ampamp-comms-team-with-new-partner Gordon joined the firm on 28 January alongside his team, including legal director Marcus Bagnall (who starts on 16 Feb). People Moves A&O Shearman continues to grow U.S. M&A and Private Equity offering with partner addition News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83632/aampampo-shearman-continues-to-grow-us-mampampa-and-private-equity-offering-with-partner-addition Nick brings nearly 20 years of experience advising U.S. and international clients on complex public and private M&A transactions People Moves Rachel Reid Named Global Co-Head of AI at Eversheds Sutherland, Bolstering Client-Facing AI Strategy and Services News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83634/rachel-reid-named-global-co-head-of-ai-at-eversheds-sutherland-bolstering-client-facing-ai-strategy-and-services Ms. Reid will help lead external, client-facing AI strategy worldwide People Moves Appleby Bermuda Welcomes Former Scholarship Recipient Max Blakeney to Its Trainee Programme News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83614/appleby-bermuda-welcomes-former-scholarship-recipient-max-blakeney-to-its-trainee-programme Max received the Appleby Legal Education Scholarship in 2024 and has interned with the firm across five summers. People Moves Dentons bolsters Insurance practice with appointment of new Partner John Goulios News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83616/dentons-bolsters-insurance-practice-with-appointment-of-new-partner-john-goulios He joins Dentons from DLA Piper People Moves Dentons appoints new Global Sector Leaders to advance client-focused excellence around the world News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83617/dentons-appoints-new-global-sector-leaders-to-advance-client-focused-excellence-around-the-world The appointments are held for three-year terms. People Moves Dentons Middle East strengthens Qatari Banking & Finance offering with the relocation of Riza Ismail News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83618/dentons-middle-east-strengthens-qatari-banking-ampamp-finance-offering-with-the-relocation-of-riza-ismail Riza relocated from Dentons' Muscat office in Oman to its Doha office in Qatar in February this year. People Moves Paul Hastings Strengthens Global Funds Practice With Addition of Former JPMorgan Asset and Wealth Management Associate General Counsel News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83624/paul-hastings-strengthens-global-funds-practice-with-addition-of-former-jpmorgan-asset-and-wealth-management-associate-general-counsel Cohen brings over 20 years of experience advising clients in the structuring, formation and maintenance of open- and closed-end private investment funds. People Moves Ahead of the Curve: Consumer composite investments and client categorisation News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83643/ahead-of-the-curve-consumer-composite-investments-and-client-categorisation This insightful webinar explores the new CCI regime and the client categorisation proposals, where our speakers dissected the key issues for firms and consider how best to anticipate and prepare for these upcoming changes in the UK regulatory environment. Legal Advice Norton Rose Fulbright advises BNP Paribas as financial adviser to Nuveen on its £9.9 billion recommended offer for Schroders News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83644/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-bnp-paribas-as-financial-adviser-to-nuveen-on-its-amppound99-billion-recommended-offer-for-schroders TIAA provides secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions. Legal Advice Carey Olsen Bermuda achieves outstanding results in Chambers Global 2026 News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83645/carey-olsen-bermuda-achieves-outstanding-results-in-chambers-global-2026 Clients have said that "The firm has a broad depth of knowledge and assists with matters of varied degrees of complexity and sophistication. Legal Advice Appleby Bermuda Continues Its Top‑Tier Leadership Position in Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83646/appleby-bermuda-continues-its-toptier-leadership-position-in-corporate-dispute-resolution-and-insurance Bermuda lawyers ranked by leading legal directory Chambers and Partners Legal Advice Ogier's “outstanding” Cayman team “lives up to the challenge” in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83648/ogieramp039s-ampldquooutstandingamprdquo-cayman-team-ampldquolives-up-to-the-challengeamprdquo-in-the-chambers-global-2026-guide An impressive 18 lawyers have achieved individual acknowledgment, and the team has been described as “carefully considered and thorough”, “outstanding” and “undoubtedly experienced”. Legal Advice Linklaters advises on Nexture (Investindustrial)’s acquisition financings News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83656/linklaters-advises-on-nexture-investindustrialamprsquos-acquisition-financings The Linklaters high yield team was led by partner Giacomo Reali and included US associates Kimberly Martin and Makenna Cherry. Legal Advice Appleby advised Convex in connection with its debut bond offering in the London Regulation S market News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83628/appleby-advised-convex-in-connection-with-its-debut-bond-offering-in-the-london-regulation-s-market The Notes were approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as Tier 2 Capital Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises on the sale of Evelyn Partners to NatWest Group News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83639/carey-olsen-advises-on-the-sale-of-evelyn-partners-to-natwest-group Evelyn Partners is a leading UK wealth manager with more than 180 years of heritage and approximately £69 billion of assets under management and administration. Legal Advice Updata: Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83613/updata-your-quarterly-privacy-ampamp-cybersecurity-update Our latest edition covers October to December 2025, highlighting significant legal, regulatory and enforcement activity across Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Genius Sports on acquisition of Legend News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83619/carey-olsen-advises-genius-sports-on-acquisition-of-legend The transaction is expected to complete in Q2 2026. Legal Advice Legal test for assessing AI patentability clarified in the UK News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83631/legal-test-for-assessing-ai-patentability-clarified-in-the-uk Under the UK Patents Act 1977, inventions are patentable if they are new, involve an inventive step and are capable of industrial application. FinTech Rethinking Proof of Address in the Age of Digital Finance News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83611/rethinking-proof-of-address-in-the-age-of-digital-finance The question is not whether the current approach to proof of address in the VASP sector is suboptimal it plainly is. FinTech UK government to launch new pipeline for smaller nuclear projects News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83621/uk-government-to-launch-new-pipeline-for-smaller-nuclear-projects The door is being opened to increased private sector under the new initiative, which the government hopes will accelerate enhanced support for, and the subsequent deployment of, advanced nuclear technologies. FinTech Tokenised Funds: The Cayman Islands Cements Position at the Forefront of Financial Innovation News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83597/tokenised-funds-the-cayman-islands-cements-position-at-the-forefront-of-financial-innovation The regulatory clarity now provided by these amendments removes any perceived barriers to institutional adoption. FinTech Australian tribunal decision helps shape how businesses use facial recognition technology News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83599/australian-tribunal-decision-helps-shape-how-businesses-use-facial-recognition-technology The Tribunal partially overturned the Privacy Commissioner's 2024 determination in the case FinTech Eversheds Sutherland (International) announces Harvey as its legal AI partner News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83592/eversheds-sutherland-international-announces-harvey-as-its-legal-ai-partner An initial cohort of 350 lawyers will have access to Harvey with immediate effect, with full rollout across the International business commencing in May 2026. FinTech Sponsor focus on AI, defence set to drive European tech buyouts in 2026 – Dealspeak EMEA News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83501/sponsor-focus-on-ai-defence-set-to-drive-european-tech-buyouts-in-2026-ampndash-dealspeak-emea This comes after tech sponsor buyout volume in 2025 fell to EUR 40.2bn across Europe, which was down 33% year-on-year (YoY). FinTech Liabilities arising from use of AI explored by UK experts News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83505/liabilities-arising-from-use-of-ai-explored-by-uk-experts The UKJT said contracts will be particularly relevant in determining liability for economic harm FinTech Singapore's framework for agentic AI systems: Governing the next wave of AI News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83494/singaporeamp039s-framework-for-agentic-ai-systems-governing-the-next-wave-of-ai These AI agents are already rapidly transforming the workplace through coding assistants FinTech How the Creative Content Exchange plays into UK AI policy News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83438/how-the-creative-content-exchange-plays-into-uk-ai-policy Amidst intense global competition for investment, the UK is betting on AI developers being drawn to the UK by an ability to access high-quality content and data FinTech Mayer Brown’s Global Energy Group named a 2025 “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83524/mayer-brownamprsquos-global-energy-group-named-a-2025-ampldquopractice-group-of-the-yearamprdquo-by-law360 Mayer Brown’s Energy practice brings decades of experience across the oil, natural gas, LNG, and power sectors. Planet SOS Victorian government announces August offshore wind auction News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83467/victorian-government-announces-august-offshore-wind-auction The design of the auction is yet to be released, but will be announced following consultation with the offshore wind energy industry. Planet SOS Sustainability, supply chain and ESG: climate change challenges to consider for 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83446/sustainability-supply-chain-and-esg-climate-change-challenges-to-consider-for-2026 In the EU and UK, legislative developments providing for regulatory oversight of ESG ratings will help to promote transparency around methodologies Planet SOS Consultation on NSW hybrid renewable project agreement opens News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83401/consultation-on-nsw-hybrid-renewable-project-agreement-opens The proposed hybrid LTESA would sit alongside the existing Generation LTESA designed for stand-alone generation projects Planet SOS Final review of Australia’s National Electricity Market published News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83384/final-review-of-australiaamprsquos-national-electricity-market-published The final report also mandates that participants in the NEM must provide transparent data on availability and responsiveness of dispatchable resources. Planet SOS Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer introduces ESG Regulatory Atlas to support organisations facing growing sustainability challenges News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83325/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-introduces-esg-regulatory-atlas-to-support-organisations-facing-growing-sustainability-challenges It is the latest in a suite of tools created to help clients understand and maintain compliance against the growing array of ESG legal requirements Planet SOS New standards for the energy transition: Hogan Lovells advises CEE Group on multibillion-euro repowering project News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/new-standards-for-the-energy-transition-hogan-lovells-advises-cee-group-on-multibillion-euro-repowering-project With this exemplary project, we are setting a clear milestone for the next generation of renewable energy assets Planet SOS Paul Hastings Advises W Power Storage Shareholders on up to €500 Million ICG Investment News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83081/paul-hastings-advises-w-power-storage-shareholders-on-up-to-ampeuro500-million-icg-investment Partner Frederik Mühl led the Frankfurt-based Paul Hastings team Planet SOS Irish Revenue Updates Guidance on Territorial Scope of VAT Groups News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83058/irish-revenue-updates-guidance-on-territorial-scope-of-vat-groups The change is particularly relevant to businesses in the financial services sector, which often have limited ability to recover input VAT. Planet SOS Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83040/australia-revises-renewable-energy-forecasts-for-wind-and-transmissions By contrast, AEMO now expects that 2GW of grid-scale solar will be needed by 2030 Planet SOS Mediation becoming inescapable as South African courts crack down News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83652/mediation-becoming-inescapable-as-south-african-courts-crack-down Courts have indicated that mediation is a compulsory procedural step, and failure to comply can result in matters being struck from the roll, even where parties jointly wish to proceed directly to trial. Court Cases Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: What the Swiss Court decision means for investors News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83655/credit-suisse-at1-bonds-what-the-swiss-court-decision-means-for-investors Against this backdrop, treaty-based arbitration claims brought by foreign investors have taken on increased importance. Court Cases DIFC judgment confirms scope of interim relief News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83641/difc-judgment-confirms-scope-of-interim-relief The court’s approach suggests that freezing orders may be granted even where the DIFC courts lack jurisdiction over the underlying substantive dispute Court Cases Court of Appeal provides clarity for lenders amid ‘mortgage prisoner’ concerns News Team Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83569/court-of-appeal-provides-clarity-for-lenders-amid-amplsquomortgage-prisoneramprsquo-concerns This issue became widespread among borrowers who had taken out mortgages with Northern Rock before the financial crisis. Court Cases Privy Council confirms just and equitable winding up of Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83547/privy-council-confirms-just-and-equitable-winding-up-of-cayman-islands-exempted-limited-partnerships The Privy Council accordingly dismissed the appeal. Court Cases Dentons Lee wins landmark appellate victory in Asan Baebang Mobile District case News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83407/dentons-lee-wins-landmark-appellate-victory-in-asan-baebang-mobile-district-case The appellate ruling further reaffirmed legal stability for recruitment report acceptance in local housing cooperative projects. Court Cases Psychiatric injury, bad faith, and boardroom conduct News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83337/psychiatric-injury-bad-faith-and-boardroom-conduct The court in this case considered that CM's cause of action had accrued prior to dismissal and therefore he was not within the Johnson exclusion zone. Court Cases The Diarra ruling: how the transfer market and the balance of power between clubs and players are changing News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83244/the-diarra-ruling-how-the-transfer-market-and-the-balance-of-power-between-clubs-and-players-are-changing FIFA promptly amended its regulations Court Cases Certainty in arbitration: High thresholds for setting aside awards in Singapore News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83227/certainty-in-arbitration-high-thresholds-for-setting-aside-awards-in-singapore The decision reinforces several practical points for parties arbitrating in Singapore Court Cases Singapore confirms position on admissibility v jurisdiction in multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83221/singapore-confirms-position-on-admissibility-v-jurisdiction-in-multi-tiered-dispute-resolution-clauses The High Court held that the question of compliance with pre-arbitration steps goes to the admissibility of the claim, not to the tribunal’s jurisdiction, bringing Singapore in line with recent decisions in the UK and Hong Kong. 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