Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:36:33 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Structuring options for holding wealth News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81242/structuring-options-for-holding-wealth Limited liability companies were particularly useful from an investment perspective, because they allowed investors to risk the capital they had agreed to risk but no more. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Walkers lawyers recognised in the 2025 Citywealth Leaders List News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81243/walkers-lawyers-recognised-in-the-2025-citywealth-leaders-list From trusts to foundations, and from family offices to club investments, our Private Capital & Trusts team is a trusted guide to the key investment hubs Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Penelope Shen recognised at WealthBriefing Awards 2025 News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81230/penelope-shen-recognised-at-wealthbriefing-awards-2025 Penelope won the Outstanding Contribution to Wealth for Good Initiatives (APAC) award Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Carey Olsen lawyers named among eprivateclient's Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81170/carey-olsen-lawyers-named-among-eprivateclientamp039s-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders The NextGen Leaders list recognises outstanding legal and finance professionals based in the Crown Dependencies with up to 15 years of industry experience in the private client advisory sector. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Aquiline to Acquire SEI's Family Office Services Business News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81163/aquiline-to-acquire-seiamp039s-family-office-services-business Following the transaction's close, the business will operate as Archway, the well-known and respected brand of the Archway PlatformSM within the family office market. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Carey Olsen shortlisted for two STEP Private Client Awards News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81053/carey-olsen-shortlisted-for-two-step-private-client-awards This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Awards Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Rising stars at Ogier named in eprivateclient's 2025 Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders list News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80963/rising-stars-at-ogier-named-in-eprivateclientamp039s-2025-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders-list The annual list by eprivateclient recognises, introduces and promotes outstanding professionals and talent based in the Crown Dependencies. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Senior Associate Melissa Wong named in 2025 eprivateclient Crown Dependencies NextGen Leaders News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80940/senior-associate-melissa-wong-named-in-2025-eprivateclient-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leaders Melissa is a Senior Associate within the Corporate department in the Isle of Man, specialising in Private Client & Trusts work. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Womble Bond Dickinson wins Private Client Law Firm at eprivateclient Excellence Awards News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80948/womble-bond-dickinson-wins-private-client-law-firm-at-eprivateclient-excellence-awards WBD was recognised for being the top private client team in the country Wealth, Trusts and Family Office NextGen Leaders list accolade for Bedell Cristin's Ema Francisco News Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80915/nextgen-leaders-list-accolade-for-bedell-cristinamp039s-ema-francisco Recognition is based on the stature of the employer, feedback from senior industry figures, and the active involvement of individuals in business development and promoting good organisational culture. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal delivers key ruling concerning directors' duties and creditor protection in the British Virgin Islands News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81251/eastern-caribbean-court-of-appeal-delivers-key-ruling-concerning-directorsamp039-duties-and-creditor-protection-in-the-british-virgin-islands The COA rejected the suggestion that only a loss to the company, which was a separate legal entity to the body of creditors, would trigger compensation. Government Regulation Businesses must ensure robust safety strategies following workplace fatality stats News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81254/businesses-must-ensure-robust-safety-strategies-following-workplace-fatality-stats Male workers also continue to account for 95% of all fatalities at work. Government Regulation South African and Middle Eastern employers urged to review and adapt harassment policies  News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81257/south-african-and-middle-eastern-employers-urged-to-review-and-adapt-harassment-policies Organisations should conduct assessments to ensure managers and workers are not only aware of the existence of such policies but actively implement the values of those policies Government Regulation Office building owner avoids demolition order in ‘rights to light’ case News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81227/office-building-owner-avoids-demolition-order-in-amplsquorights-to-lightamprsquo-case The judge ruled that Cooper and the Powells could not protect the light over the remaining part of the development. Government Regulation Changes to UK national security and investment regime trailed News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81233/changes-to-uk-national-security-and-investment-regime-trailed The new industrial strategy sets out the government's intention to provide targeted and priority support to businesses in eight specific sectors Government Regulation Singapore: A Leading Hub for International Arbitration (International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2025) News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81211/singapore-a-leading-hub-for-international-arbitration-international-arbitration-laws-and-regulations-2025 Courts play a supportive role, reinforcing finality and party autonomy. Government Regulation Splitting employment claims: Lessons from a recent Singapore High Court decision News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81215/splitting-employment-claims-lessons-from-a-recent-singapore-high-court-decision The ECT ruled that IGA had failed to substantiate the misconduct allegations. Government Regulation Exploring the role of arbitration in Guernsey trust disputes News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81183/exploring-the-role-of-arbitration-in-guernsey-trust-disputes The lack of current precedent shows the flexibility of the arbitration process. Government Regulation Enhanced governance for VCCs in Singapore News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81185/enhanced-governance-for-vccs-in-singapore Strong governance is essential to ensuring VCCs not only meet, but exceed, the expectations set forth by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Government Regulation Telecom agreements not trumped by Code wording, court rules News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81186/telecom-agreements-not-trumped-by-code-wording-court-rules The draftsman of the Code has simply provided that the continuation of a code agreement Government Regulation How will the One Big Beautiful Bill impact your gift and estate taxes? News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81175/how-will-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impact-your-gift-and-estate-taxes The BBB is a tax cut and spending bill addressing almost all sectors. Tax Proposed punitive US tax rule removed following G7 agreement on global minimum tax News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81127/proposed-punitive-us-tax-rule-removed-following-g7-agreement-on-global-minimum-tax The UK has introduced legislation implementing Pillar 2 Tax Staying behind but planning ahead: tax efficient planning when non-doms leave the UK but their children remain News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81073/staying-behind-but-planning-ahead-tax-efficient-planning-when-non-doms-leave-the-uk-but-their-children-remain The recent tax changes have made trust planning less attractive for settlors who chose to stay in the UK longer term Tax New pension fund VAT recovery rules require attention from trustees and employers News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80992/new-pension-fund-vat-recovery-rules-require-attention-from-trustees-and-employers That’s without the complication of worrying about VAT grouping or setting the trustees up as a service provider to the employer. Tax Luxembourg carried interest and special tax reform ‘good news’ for businesses News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80993/luxembourg-carried-interest-and-special-tax-reform-amplsquogood-newsamprsquo-for-businesses The new regime is designed to attract top-tier fund managers by offering a clear and competitive tax structure, aiming to reinforce Luxembourg’s appeal as a base for private equity and venture capital operations. Tax Norton Rose Fulbright gains tax insurance underwriting partner in Washington, DC News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80996/norton-rose-fulbright-gains-tax-insurance-underwriting-partner-in-washington-dc Arrival of Jeff Korenblatt signals firm’s doubling down on high-growth tax insurance and renewable energy tax markets Tax Warning to UK snack manufacturers as tribunal confirms VAT treatment of mini poppadoms News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80796/warning-to-uk-snack-manufacturers-as-tribunal-confirms-vat-treatment-of-mini-poppadoms Under the Act, certain products, such as potato crisps and similar snacks, are excluded from the 0% VAT rate typically applied to food. Tax UK tax tribunal issues beefed up practice direction on ADR News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80595/uk-tax-tribunal-issues-beefed-up-practice-direction-on-adr The practice direction states that the FTT’s rules empower it to direct parties to engage in ADR in appropriate cases, subject to considering the views of the parties. Tax Changes to foreign resident tax withholding impact buyers and sellers of Australian real estate News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80579/changes-to-foreign-resident-tax-withholding-impact-buyers-and-sellers-of-australian-real-estate Buyers or lessees must withhold FRCGW at settlement of a transaction unless the seller or landlord provides an ATO clearance certificate Tax Why the Cayman Islands continues to be a popular jurisdiction for offshore funds News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80570/why-the-cayman-islands-continues-to-be-a-popular-jurisdiction-for-offshore-funds The dominance of the Cayman Islands in the offshore funds market is due to a combination of its tax neutrality Tax John Nadolenco honored as a three-time LABJ “Leader of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys” News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81256/john-nadolenco-honored-as-a-three-time-labj-ampldquoleader-of-influence-litigators-ampamp-trial-attorneysamprdquo This honor recognizes John’s exceptional track record and continued leadership in high-stakes litigation. Comment, Analysis & Research Dechert Recognized Among Leading Firms for Pro Bono Efforts by The American Lawyer News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81240/dechert-recognized-among-leading-firms-for-pro-bono-efforts-by-the-american-lawyer Dechert has a longstanding commitment to providing pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations who cannot otherwise afford legal counsel. Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown named a top 10 firm among Bloomberg Law’s “Leading Law Firms” News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81247/mayer-brown-named-a-top-10-firm-among-bloomberg-lawamprsquos-ampldquoleading-law-firmsamprdquo This prestigious recognition highlights firms across the US that have excelled in various categories Comment, Analysis & Research Partner Mark Churchman named “Distinguished Adviser” in Financier Worldwide’s 2025 Power Players: Private Equity report News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81203/partner-mark-churchman-named-ampldquodistinguished-adviseramprdquo-in-financier-worldwideamprsquos-2025-power-players-private-equity-report In his profile, Mark speaks about the trick to staying ahead in an ever-evolving field Comment, Analysis & Research Harneys wins Best Offshore Law Firm at HFM Asia Services Awards News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81207/harneys-wins-best-offshore-law-firm-at-hfm-asia-services-awards These prestigious awards celebrate APAC hedge fund service providers who have demonstrated outstanding client service Comment, Analysis & Research Helping Guernsey holding companies navigate HM Land Registry News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81192/helping-guernsey-holding-companies-navigate-hm-land-registry This briefing outlines the key issues and practical considerations involved. Comment, Analysis & Research Latham & Watkins Recognized as Leading Activism Defense Firm in H1 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81199/latham-ampamp-watkins-recognized-as-leading-activism-defense-firm-in-h1-2025 Latham & Watkins has again led Bloomberg’s rankings of law firms helping public companies defend against shareholder activism campaigns in the first half of 2025, according to new data. Comment, Analysis & Research Burges Salmon guides Wealthtime through innovative business transformation with 10-year partnership with Wipro and GBST News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81144/burges-salmon-guides-wealthtime-through-innovative-business-transformation-with-10-year-partnership-with-wipro-and-gbst The partnership delivers a market-leading, digital-first platform and innovative customer-centric service offering. Comment, Analysis & Research Ogier celebrates fourth win at HFM Asia Services Awards for outstanding client service News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81150/ogier-celebrates-fourth-win-at-hfm-asia-services-awards-for-outstanding-client-service It's the fourth consecutive win for Ogier at the HFM Asia Services Awards, having won Best Offshore Firm for the last three years. Comment, Analysis & Research Irwin Mitchell Private Client Specialist Earns International Acclaim for Excellence in STEP Diploma News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81105/irwin-mitchell-private-client-specialist-earns-international-acclaim-for-excellence-in-step-diploma The STEP Excellence Awards celebrate the highest achievers across all STEP qualifications worldwide. 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 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 Russia Sanctions: Reporting obligations in BVI, Cayman, and Anguilla News Team Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67668/russia-sanctions-reporting-obligations-in-bvi-cayman-and-anguilla Bermuda was not included in the UKOTs to which the 2019 Russia-UK Regulations were extended. Offshore and IFC Mourant's Head of Jersey Funds, Joel Hernandez, appointed Chair of the Jersey Funds Association News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81253/mourantamp039s-head-of-jersey-funds-joel-hernandez-appointed-chair-of-the-jersey-funds-association The team is also consistently placed at the top of the legal ranking tables People Moves Walkers Partner Dilmun Leach Named Vice-Chair of Jersey Funds Association News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81259/walkers-partner-dilmun-leach-named-vice-chair-of-jersey-funds-association He is consistently recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR1000 for the quality of his advice People Moves Latham Adds Leading Congressional Investigations and National Security Partner in Washington, D.C. News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81235/latham-adds-leading-congressional-investigations-and-national-security-partner-in-washington-dc Vanessa Le brings a wealth of former government experience to the firm’s world-class White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. People Moves Norton Rose Fulbright reappointed to Carlsberg global legal panel News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81241/norton-rose-fulbright-reappointed-to-carlsberg-global-legal-panel The law firm has previously advised on the brewer’s joint venture with Marstons in 2020 People Moves Walkers' Guernsey team strengthened by new senior associate hires News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81244/walkersamp039-guernsey-team-strengthened-by-new-senior-associate-hires "Their experience enhances our existing offering, as we continue to strengthen our global reach to better support clients across all of our practice groups." People Moves Ryan Whelan Joins Stephenson Harwood's Middle East Dispute Resolution team as Partner News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81245/ryan-whelan-joins-stephenson-harwoodamp039s-middle-east-dispute-resolution-team-as-partner Ryan's practice primarily focuses on the infrastructure and energy sector. People Moves Simmons strengthens its Real Estate practice in Paris News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81248/simmons-strengthens-its-real-estate-practice-in-paris These hires reflect the firm’s commitment to the continued growth of its real estate practice People Moves Mayer Brown lands former Nuveen Real Estate GC Gabriel Steffens in California News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81224/mayer-brown-lands-former-nuveen-real-estate-gc-gabriel-steffens-in-california Gabe was previously the global head of legal for Nuveen Real Estate and the general counsel of The Amherst Group. People Moves Linklaters elects François Kopf as partner in Paris and Global Chair of Restructuring and Insolvency News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81228/linklaters-elects-franampccedilois-kopf-as-partner-in-paris-and-global-chair-of-restructuring-and-insolvency The latest hires continue the firm’s expansion of its global Restructuring and Insolvency practice People Moves Annalisa Shibli appointed to the Cayman Islands Constitutional Commission News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81201/annalisa-shibli-appointed-to-the-cayman-islands-constitutional-commission Annalisa will serve on the commission alongside John Lemuel Hurlston (Chairman) and Alex Henderson KC. People Moves Advising ReserveOne, Inc on US$1 billion corporate transaction News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81250/advising-reserveone-inc-on-us1-billion-corporate-transaction Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP acted as U.S. legal advisor to ReserveOne on this milestone transaction. Legal Advice Linklaters Advises Banco Santander, S.A. and Itaú Unibanco S.A., Nassau Branch News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81255/linklaters-advises-banco-santander-sa-and-itaampuacute-unibanco-sa-nassau-branch The Linklaters team was led by Partners Michael Bassett and Emilio Minvielle, supported by Associate Thomas Tiphaine Koffman. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises Jacobs Capital on its investment in Highvern and combination with Permian News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81258/carey-olsen-advises-jacobs-capital-on-its-investment-in-highvern-and-combination-with-permian Existing shareholders have reinvested alongside both senior management teams. Legal Advice Baker McKenzie advises on the carve-out and listing of NTT DC REIT, a stabilised data center platform News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81260/baker-mckenzie-advises-on-the-carve-out-and-listing-of-ntt-dc-reit-a-stabilised-data-center-platform This is the latest in a series of data center transactions for NTT which Baker McKenzie has acted on. Legal Advice Dentons advises Arora Group on its acquisition of Bloc Hotels News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81261/dentons-advises-arora-group-on-its-acquisition-of-bloc-hotels This acquisition is the latest addition to Arora Group's diverse portfolio of assets in key business and travel hubs across the UK. Legal Advice Dentons advises on the financing of a portfolio of UK solar PV and BESS co-located assets to be developed by Cero Generation and Enso Energy News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81262/dentons-advises-on-the-financing-of-a-portfolio-of-uk-solar-pv-and-bess-co-located-assets-to-be-developed-by-cero-generation-and-enso-energy The financing includes a committed facility for the initial three projects Legal Advice CMA doubles down on pricing transparency to protect consumers News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81263/cma-doubles-down-on-pricing-transparency-to-protect-consumers The new draft guidance on price transparency seeks to address extensive stakeholder feedback received by the CMA during its earlier consultation. Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises the lenders on the acquisition of NMi Group by Bridgepoint News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81264/hogan-lovells-advises-the-lenders-on-the-acquisition-of-nmi-group-by-bridgepoint The acquisition will be financed by Park Square Capital and SMBC Group. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Tideway on £250 million blue bond – a UK first in sterling corporate issuance News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81265/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-tideway-on-amppound250-million-blue-bond-ampndash-a-uk-first-in-sterling-corporate-issuance Tideway (Bazalgette Tunnel Limited) is the regulated utility company which is responsible for designing, building, commissioning and maintaining the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT). Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Brainfish on its A$10M pre-Series A capital raise News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81236/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-brainfish-on-its-a10m-pre-series-a-capital-raise This new capital will be employed to fund the continued rapid growth and expansion of the company. Legal Advice AI in Real Estate: A New Frontier with Legal Implications News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81238/ai-in-real-estate-a-new-frontier-with-legal-implications AI presents tremendous opportunities for the real estate sector FinTech Bermuda leads the way on digital transformation News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81169/bermuda-leads-the-way-on-digital-transformation To adapt to these modern-day challenges successfully, Bermuda has sought to maintain a healthy balance between the freedom to innovate FinTech Guide to Fintech Law in the Isle of Man 2025 News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81153/guide-to-fintech-law-in-the-isle-of-man-2025 The Isle of Man has a well-developed and active fintech community covering a broad range of sectors, with a welcoming and supportive government. FinTech Tokenised real estate gains ground in the GCC News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81158/tokenised-real-estate-gains-ground-in-the-gcc Marie Chowdhry and Jessica White of Pinsent Masons were commenting following recent steps by all three countries to tokenise real estate ownership. FinTech Call for delay to EU rules on GPAI models and ‘high-risk’ AI News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81159/call-for-delay-to-eu-rules-on-gpai-models-and-amplsquohigh-riskamprsquo-ai The group’s call, made in an open letter to senior EU officials, coincided with a report by Politico which suggested that the European Commission is considering delaying implementation of the GPAI code to the end of 2025. FinTech Qatar and Saudi Arabia further align digital and data partnerships News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81135/qatar-and-saudi-arabia-further-align-digital-and-data-partnerships This development builds on a separate memorandum of understanding signed in April 2024 between Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and KSA’s Digital Government Authority. FinTech Dentons partners with Legora to roll out collaborative, advanced legal AI across Europe (in Czech) News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81119/dentons-partners-with-legora-to-roll-out-collaborative-advanced-legal-ai-across-europe-in-czech Through this partnership, Dentons lawyers will be able to leverage generative AI, advanced machine learning, and natural language processing to optimize legal workflows. FinTech Implications of the Industrial Strategy for the UK tech sector News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81091/implications-of-the-industrial-strategy-for-the-uk-tech-sector A digital skills drive, in partnership with Microsoft, Google and Nvidia, will upskill 7.5 million workers in AI by 2030. FinTech Dentons partners with Legora to roll out collaborative, advanced legal AI across Europe News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81084/dentons-partners-with-legora-to-roll-out-collaborative-advanced-legal-ai-across-europe This will enable Dentons’ lawyers to leverage Legora’s generative AI FinTech UK aims to be ‘top three’ tech hub within a decade News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81028/uk-aims-to-be-amplsquotop-threeamprsquo-tech-hub-within-a-decade One specific measure confirmed by the government includes £670 million of funding to drive the development and adoption of quantum computers in UK. FinTech Climate litigation hit top courts worldwide in 2024 News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81234/climate-litigation-hit-top-courts-worldwide-in-2024 The latest edition of an annual report on climate litigation by the Grantham Research Institute has identified a noticeable broadening in the types of businesses being targeted, and that many cases are now reaching the highest courts. Planet SOS Ireland’s renewable transport fuel policy provides some clarity for providers and investors News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81117/irelandamprsquos-renewable-transport-fuel-policy-provides-some-clarity-for-providers-and-investors The policy includes the renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO), a legal requirement for fuel suppliers to blend a certain percentage of renewable fuels into their products. Planet SOS Net zero-aligned UK transition plan duties consulted on News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81058/net-zero-aligned-uk-transition-plan-duties-consulted-on Many businesses already develop and disclose their own climate-related transition plans Planet SOS Who will lead the charge on hotel sustainability in uncertain times? News Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80862/who-will-lead-the-charge-on-hotel-sustainability-in-uncertain-times Even as regulatory frameworks such as the Energy Performance Buildings Directive and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards gain traction, many developers Planet SOS Irish energy developers and investors must review ORESS Tonn Nua terms News Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80848/irish-energy-developers-and-investors-must-review-oress-tonn-nua-terms The auction will operate under a two-way contract for difference mechanism Planet SOS Considerable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goals News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80675/considerable-investment-required-to-achieve-victoriaamprsquos-renewable-goals The draft plan, released by VicGrid, offers insight into future renewable energy projects Planet SOS Baker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with Microsoft News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80685/baker-mckenzie-advises-rubicon-carbon-on-its-nature-based-carbon-removal-credits-agreement-with-microsoft The Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Chair of the Firm’s Climate Change Group, Andrew Hedges Planet SOS How legal contract management tech can support supply chain due diligence News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80508/how-legal-contract-management-tech-can-support-supply-chain-due-diligence Sustainability provisions can include contractual representations across a wide range of topics Planet SOS Report shows biggest trading year by volume for Australian carbon credits News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80405/report-shows-biggest-trading-year-by-volume-for-australian-carbon-credits Failure to comply with requirements to manage excess emissions will result in enforcement action by the CER. Planet SOS Renewables drive anticipated in Germany News Team Wednesday, April 02, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80119/renewables-drive-anticipated-in-germany Both the federal government and the state governments in Germany will be entitled to make use of the special fund. Planet SOS Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Guernsey News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81252/recognition-and-enforcement-of-foreign-judgments-in-guernsey A foreign judgment of the courts of a Reciprocating Country (as defined in the various Ordinances specifying reciprocating jurisdictions) may be enforceable in Guernsey under the 1957 Law Court Cases Saudi Arabia takes steps to further strengthen arbitration practices News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81188/saudi-arabia-takes-steps-to-further-strengthen-arbitration-practices Amongst the initiatives announced is a review of the Saudi Arbitration Law Court Cases The cost of care: what the UK case of Rogers v Wills reveals about family, fairness, and inheritance News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81189/the-cost-of-care-what-the-uk-case-of-rogers-v-wills-reveals-about-family-fairness-and-inheritance Ultimately Bernadette was acquitted of the criminal charges. Court Cases From hospitality to hostility: a trust tale News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81122/from-hospitality-to-hostility-a-trust-tale Although the application was brought by a beneficiary rather than the Trustee, the Court held that the same legal principles applied. Court Cases Nigerian oil spill case to proceed to UK trial as ‘nuisance’ law refined News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81126/nigerian-oil-spill-case-to-proceed-to-uk-trial-as-amplsquonuisanceamprsquo-law-refined The UK Supreme Court previously determined that the courts of England and Wales had jurisdiction to consider the claims in this case Court Cases Mayer Brown secures major appellate victory in $26 million customs fraud case News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81074/mayer-brown-secures-major-appellate-victory-in-26-million-customs-fraud-case The court’s published opinion affirms that the FCA applies to fraudulent evasion of customs duties, rejecting Sigma’s argument that the Tariff Act precludes FCA liability in such cases. Court Cases International Association for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice v Charity Commission for England and Wales News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81059/international-association-for-therapeutic-and-counselling-choice-v-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales The tribunal emphasised that this appeal turned on its own facts and that previous registration decisions were not applicable to this case. Court Cases NSW court decision on 'business days' definition could have far reaching consequences News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81032/nsw-court-decision-on-amp039business-daysamp039-definition-could-have-far-reaching-consequences In order to avoid being caught out under the NSW SOP Act or with time bars under the contract, contracting parties in NSW should assume that notices issued are served on the day they are received. Court Cases Cayman Grand Court supports secured creditors in enforcement of equitable share mortgages News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80989/cayman-grand-court-supports-secured-creditors-in-enforcement-of-equitable-share-mortgages Cayman Islands share charges typically require the applicable chargor or mortgagor to provide certain deliverables to assist with enforcement. Court Cases English High Court highlights that lawyers using AI must ensure accuracy News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80936/english-high-court-highlights-that-lawyers-using-ai-must-ensure-accuracy Lucia Doran and Meghan Higgins, technology experts at Pinsent Masons, were commenting following an English High Court judgment. Court Cases