Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:44:10 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP SSW Law & Beyond ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85451/ssw-law-ampamp-beyond-ranked-band-1-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2026 The ranking highlights the firm’s ability to combine tax and succession planning expertise in advising clients in Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office A Decade of Excellence: Higgs & Johnson Retains Top-Tier Offshore Trusts Ranking News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85452/a-decade-of-excellence-higgs-ampamp-johnson-retains-top-tier-offshore-trusts-ranking This decade-long recognition reinforces our position as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and families and reflects the strength of our Private Client & Wealth Management practice Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Harneys maintains top-band Chambers HNW 2026 rankings across BVI, Cayman and Jersey News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85455/harneys-maintains-top-band-chambers-hnw-2026-rankings-across-bvi-cayman-and-jersey The results reflect the continued strength and growing breadth of the firm’s offshore trust practice, bringing together market-leading expertise from both its Private Wealth and Dispute Resolution teams. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Expanded recognition in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide for our global Private Client & Trusts team News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85434/expanded-recognition-in-2026-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-for-our-global-private-client-ampamp-trusts-team Alongside the continued top-tier recognition of our BVI and Cayman Islands teams, the guide welcomes new individual rankings for Omonike Robinson-Pickering in the BVI and Steven White in Bermuda. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Chambers High-Net-Worth guide recognizes Withers as a leading firm globally in 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85435/chambers-high-net-worth-guide-recognizes-withers-as-a-leading-firm-globally-in-2026 'Withers provides thoughtful, detailed, and comprehensive development and implementation of strategies, opportunities and options. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Conyers Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85437/conyers-achieves-top-rankings-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2026 Conyers continues to set the standard for offshore trust advisory in Bermuda, achieving a Band 1 ranking for the 11th consecutive year. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85439/thirty-two-holland-ampamp-knight-attorneys-named-top-private-wealth-advisers-by-chambers-high-net-worth-guide Chambers High Net Worth ranks the top lawyers and law firms for domestic and international private wealth. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Gibson Dunn Earns Top Tier Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85440/gibson-dunn-earns-top-tier-rankings-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2026 Hong Kong partners Brian Gilchrist OBE and Elaine Chen were also recognized as Band 1 lawyers in the China: Private Wealth Disputes category. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Collas Crill recognised in Chambers HNW Guide 2026 News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85443/collas-crill-recognised-in-chambers-hnw-guide-2026 'Collas Crill was very approachable and delivered quickly and answered any complicated questions and issues.' Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Carey Olsen recognised as the top offshore law firm in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85426/carey-olsen-recognised-as-the-top-offshore-law-firm-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2026 Bermuda partner and head of the firm's trusts and private wealth practice Keith Robinson has been named a Star Individual for the fourth consecutive year. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office DLA Piper expands Government Affairs platform with new Congressional Investigations practice News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85471/dla-piper-expands-government-affairs-platform-with-new-congressional-investigations-practice The practice is led by Partner Brandon Rios and Of Counsel Jake Greenberg Government Regulation Court gives guidance on EU Digital Markets Act ‘gatekeeper’ designations News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85484/court-gives-guidance-on-eu-digital-markets-act-amplsquogatekeeperamprsquo-designations The judgments also sit within a broader period of intense DMA activity. Government Regulation Global forces reshaping modern succession and wealth transfer News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85450/global-forces-reshaping-modern-succession-and-wealth-transfer This in turn is greatly increasing the demands on advisors and wealth owners to plan effectively for the transfer of assets across generations in this changing environment. Government Regulation Cayman Islands Exempted Companies News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85453/cayman-islands-exempted-companies Before proceeding with the incorporation of a company in Cayman, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions. Government Regulation Financial crime and operational resilience in ADGM regulator’s sights News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85457/financial-crime-and-operational-resilience-in-adgm-regulatoramprsquos-sights Chowdhry and White said firms operating in the ADGM should expect increasingly sophisticated supervisory engagement Government Regulation How Jersey’s new administration regime will affect cross-border restructuring News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85458/how-jerseyamprsquos-new-administration-regime-will-affect-cross-border-restructuring Up until these changes, where rescue like outcomes were required, practitioners sometimes had to rely on indirect routes Government Regulation Financial crime the focus of FCA enforcement News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85462/financial-crime-the-focus-of-fca-enforcement One of the tools the FCA can use to understand whether firms are meeting their compliance obligations is to trigger a ‘skilled person review’ Government Regulation HM Treasury Proposes Major Overhaul of UK Payments Regulation News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85418/hm-treasury-proposes-major-overhaul-of-uk-payments-regulation The PSRs and EMRs currently contain extensive and detailed requirements covering authorisation, conduct, prudential resources, safeguarding, liability and consumer protection. Government Regulation CRD VI in Ireland: new third-country branch requirements explained News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85419/crd-vi-in-ireland-new-third-country-branch-requirements-explained Under the Irish Transposing Regulations, an entity established outside the EU (including the US, the UK and other non-EEA countries) may now be required to establish a branch in Ireland Government Regulation DFSA proposes sweeping overhaul of DIFC funds regime News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85421/dfsa-proposes-sweeping-overhaul-of-difc-funds-regime The proposals are relevant to fund managers, asset managers, fund administrators, custodians, investors and professional advisers operating in or considering establishing investment fund structures in the DIFC. Government Regulation Charitable gifts in Wills – the 'hidden' new inheritance tax ('IHT') trap News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85485/charitable-gifts-in-wills-ampndash-the-amp039hiddenamp039-new-inheritance-tax-amp039ihtamp039-trap From this it appears that the main objective of the changes is to make sure that there will be no exemption from IHT where assets may pass to non-UK charities or clubs. Tax More businesses set for tax relief as government unveils latest rates cuts News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85461/more-businesses-set-for-tax-relief-as-government-unveils-latest-rates-cuts Francis said the exclusion of certain venues would naturally be “a source of frustration for many operators” and was unlikely to end the debate on business rate reform. Tax UK PM Andy Burnham's tax agenda: SDLT reform, the 50p rate or even a wealth tax? News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85436/uk-pm-andy-burnhamamp039s-tax-agenda-sdlt-reform-the-50p-rate-or-even-a-wealth-tax On tax, the Labour Party committed in its election manifesto not to increase National Insurance, the basic, higher or additional rates of income tax, or VAT. Tax Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aware Super on tax aspects of acquiring a further 25.1% interest in retirement village operator Keyton News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85441/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-aware-super-on-tax-aspects-of-acquiring-a-further-251-interest-in-retirement-village-operator-keyton The HSF Kramer team was led by Tax partners Ryan Leslie and Jinny Chaimungkalanont Tax Brazil's oil industry weighs fresh legal challenge to export tax News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85322/brazilamp039s-oil-industry-weighs-fresh-legal-challenge-to-export-tax According to the sources, extending the tax through an administrative act gave it a regulatory character and weakened the government’s argument Tax Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aware Super on tax aspects of its acquisition of Moorabbin Airport News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85332/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-aware-super-on-tax-aspects-of-its-acquisition-of-moorabbin-airport Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, supporting flight training, charter and maintenance operations. Tax Guernsey corporate tax reform 2026: key proposals, impacts and strategic insights for Guernsey's international financial sector News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85308/guernsey-corporate-tax-reform-2026-key-proposals-impacts-and-strategic-insights-for-guernseyamp039s-international-financial-sector Guernsey Registry currently collects fees on an annual basis from companies registered in Guernsey. Tax Firms should take practical measures in line with HMRC proposed customs revamp News Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85273/firms-should-take-practical-measures-in-line-with-hmrc-proposed-customs-revamp The proposals broadly align with HMRC’s wider objective of encouraging taxpayers to ‘get it right first time’ and engage proactively where issues arise. Tax Andy Burnham's Property Tax Reform: What High Net Worth Individuals Need to Know News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85198/andy-burnhamamp039s-property-tax-reform-what-high-net-worth-individuals-need-to-know His long-standing commitment to overhauling property and land taxation could have material consequences for those at the upper end of the market. Tax UK consults on VAT rule changes for online marketplaces News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85133/uk-consults-on-vat-rule-changes-for-online-marketplaces Those reforms helped clamp down on widespread avoidance of VAT by overseas sellers selling to consumers in the UK. Tax Appleby Announces Recipients of the 2026 Liesl Richter Legal Scholarship Programme News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85467/appleby-announces-recipients-of-the-2026-liesl-richter-legal-scholarship-programme The scholarship supports recipients throughout their legal education Comment, Analysis & Research DLA Piper ranks among top 10 real estate fund formation law firms in PERE ranking News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85463/dla-piper-ranks-among-top-10-real-estate-fund-formation-law-firms-in-pere-ranking The annual ranking recognizes law firms based on their work advising private real estate funds that closed during the year Comment, Analysis & Research Conyers Announces 2026 Legal Education Award Recipients News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85402/conyers-announces-2026-legal-education-award-recipients This year, the firm has awarded funding through its annual scholarship programme to support its recipients as they continue their legal studies. Comment, Analysis & Research Ogier wins Corporate Social Intelligence Award for community impact in the British Virgin Islands News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85405/ogier-wins-corporate-social-intelligence-award-for-community-impact-in-the-british-virgin-islands The award also recognises the contribution made by Ogier employees who, through the firm’s global CSR programme, receive paid leave to volunteer in their communities. Comment, Analysis & Research Company of Good recognition reflects Dentons Rodyk's commitment to purpose and community News Team Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85395/company-of-good-recognition-reflects-dentons-rodykamp039s-commitment-to-purpose-and-community Conferred on 20 July 2026, the 3 Hearts tier recognises organisations that have clearly articulated their corporate purpose and demonstrated a credible strategy to deepen and scale their impact. Comment, Analysis & Research Linklaters reports record FY26 results News Team Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85398/linklaters-reports-record-fy26-results The firm saw sustained demand for complex financing, restructuring and insolvency mandates across key markets. Comment, Analysis & Research Linklaters recognised with Global Champion Award as Living Wage movement marks 25 years News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85376/linklaters-recognised-with-global-champion-award-as-living-wage-movement-marks-25-years Linklaters congratulates the Living Wage Foundation and everyone who has helped grow the movement and expand its impact over the past 25 years. Comment, Analysis & Research Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer celebrates first anniversary of Luxembourg office News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85342/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-celebrates-first-anniversary-of-luxembourg-office Home to one of the world's leading investment fund industries and many key European institutions, Luxembourg occupies a unique position at the heart of European and global capital flows. Comment, Analysis & Research Esha Goel Named a Rising Star in Singapore News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85350/esha-goel-named-a-rising-star-in-singapore The Capital Markets counsel was recognized for her work advising on record-setting IPOs in India. Comment, Analysis & Research Brad Resnikoff named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers” guide News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85324/brad-resnikoff-named-to-lawdragonamprsquos-2026-ampldquo500-leading-global-investigations-lawyersamprdquo-guide Based in Washington, DC, Brad represents non-US and domestic financial institutions on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and strategic matters. Comment, Analysis & Research Charity Commission issues new grant making guidance News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85172/charity-commission-issues-new-grant-making-guidance This new guidance replaces and expands upon previous guidance to now cover all grant-making (rather than just grants to non-charities). Charity & Philanthropy Leading law firm for philanthropy and DEI in Asia Pacific News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85023/leading-law-firm-for-philanthropy-and-dei-in-asia-pacific As global interest in philanthropy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustainability increases, Withers remains committed to supporting businesses and families in achieving their ambitions to drive positive, meaningful change. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa achieves strong recognition in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82875/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-achieves-strong-recognition-in-the-2025-iflr1000-rankings These rankings underscore the firm’s strength in complex finance, regulatory, energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters across the continent. Offshore and IFC Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Womble Bond Dickinson appoints Paula Myers to private capital team in Leeds News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85466/womble-bond-dickinson-appoints-paula-myers-to-private-capital-team-in-leeds She brings more than 25 years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, beneficiaries and professional advisers on complex trust, estate and inheritance disputes. People Moves Holland & Knight Continues Building Its D.C. Litigation Practice with Addition of Legal Ethics Partner Courtney Miller News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85469/holland-ampamp-knight-continues-building-its-dc-litigation-practice-with-addition-of-legal-ethics-partner-courtney-miller The Washington, D.C., Litigation Practice Group also welcomed Congressional Investigations Partner Ashley Joyner Chavous in April. People Moves Michael Zhang Joins Holland & Knight's Litigation Team in Chicago News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85470/michael-zhang-joins-holland-ampamp-knightamp039s-litigation-team-in-chicago The addition of Mr. Zhang follows the recent arrivals of Chicago-based Partners Elizabeth Garlovsky and Thomas Geraghty in June. People Moves Leading Debt Finance Lawyer Kelsey Baumberger Joins Kirkland News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85472/leading-debt-finance-lawyer-kelsey-baumberger-joins-kirkland Ms. Baumberger was recognized on Bloomberg Law’s 2025 “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” list People Moves Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Mass Tort Restructuring Lawyers Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85473/kirkland-ampamp-ellis-adds-leading-mass-tort-restructuring-lawyers-dan-prieto-and-amanda-rush Mr. Prieto and Ms. Rush join Kirkland from Jones Day where they were partners. People Moves M&A Star Keith Hallam Joins Freshfields in New York News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85486/mampampa-star-keith-hallam-joins-freshfields-in-new-york Keith’s practice covers a broad range of M&A transactions People Moves Ogier celebrates three new admissions to the Luxembourg bar News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85454/ogier-celebrates-three-new-admissions-to-the-luxembourg-bar Our Luxembourg specialists provide straight-to-the-point legal advice, working hand in hand with our global network to deliver pragmatic and commercial cross-border solutions to clients. People Moves Howard Sharp KC joins the Chambers of James Corbett KC. News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85456/howard-sharp-kc-joins-the-chambers-of-james-corbett-kc Howard Sharp KC was Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for Jersey from 8th March 2010 until 1st July 2015 People Moves Ki-Jeung Park appointed to KIND’s Regional Investment Review Panel for overseas direct investment projects News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85460/ki-jeung-park-appointed-to-kindamprsquos-regional-investment-review-panel-for-overseas-direct-investment-projects During his two-year term from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2028, Mr. Park will participate in reviewing regional investment conditions and key issues relating to overseas direct investment projects. People Moves Leading Appellate Lawyer Daniel L. Geyser Joins HSF Kramer News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85464/leading-appellate-lawyer-daniel-l-geyser-joins-hsf-kramer Dan brings one of the most distinguished appellate records in the market People Moves Withers advises Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. on a €400m renewable energy portfolio acquisition News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85468/withers-advises-mitsubishi-hc-capital-inc-on-a-ampeuro400m-renewable-energy-portfolio-acquisition The arrangement provides for an initial capital commitment followed by further phased investment over time, with the intention of supporting additional acquisitions of renewable power assets. Legal Advice Linklaters advises Citi on landmark, largest-ever UK Equity Release Mortgages securitisation News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85481/linklaters-advises-citi-on-landmark-largest-ever-uk-equity-release-mortgages-securitisation The international Linklaters team was led by Adam Fogarty and Counsel John McCallion. Legal Advice Bird & Bird advises OTP Bank on the acquisition of Luminor Bank News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85480/bird-ampamp-bird-advises-otp-bank-on-the-acquisition-of-luminor-bank Luminor is one of the leading banking institutions in the Baltic region, operating in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Legal Advice Baker McKenzie Advises Berkshire Hathaway on Acquisition of Taylor Morrison News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85487/baker-mckenzie-advises-berkshire-hathaway-on-acquisition-of-taylor-morrison The acquisition joined Taylor Morrison with Berkshire Hathaway’s site-built homebuilding division, Clayton Properties Group, a collection of 15 established regional and local homebuilders. Legal Advice Mayer Brown advises Charterhouse on the structuring of the acquisition of Batibig News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85438/mayer-brown-advises-charterhouse-on-the-structuring-of-the-acquisition-of-batibig The Group operates through a network of companies across France and employs over 2,000 people, carrying out more than 300,000 interventions annually. Legal Advice Mourant welcomes 14 Caymanian students to summer internship programme News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85442/mourant-welcomes-14-caymanian-students-to-summer-internship-programme At Mourant, we are renowned for offering a range of early career programmes across our global offices. Legal Advice Maples Group Supports Philippine Airlines with First International Bond Offering News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85445/maples-group-supports-philippine-airlines-with-first-international-bond-offering The offering attracted strong investor demand Legal Advice Sidley Represents Cross River in US$250 Million Forward-Flow Commitment for Figure’s Crypto-Backed Loans News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85446/sidley-represents-cross-river-in-us250-million-forward-flow-commitment-for-figureamprsquos-crypto-backed-loans Through this agreement, Cross River’s Principal Finance Group has committed to purchasing up to US$250 million in assets to support Figure’s crypto-backed loans. Legal Advice Baker McKenzie advises VAT Group on the acquisition of Atonarp News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85448/baker-mckenzie-advises-vat-group-on-the-acquisition-of-atonarp The acquisition supports VAT Group’s 2025 growth strategy and expands its portfolio beyond core valve technologies. Legal Advice Linklaters advises SBI Funds Management on its US$1.03bn IPO, India's largest IPO so far in 2026 News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85420/linklaters-advises-sbi-funds-management-on-its-us103bn-ipo-indiaamp039s-largest-ipo-so-far-in-2026 SBI Funds Management is a joint venture between State Bank of India, India’s largest lender, and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset managers. Legal Advice The challenges of sourcing GPUs as AI demand surges News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85482/the-challenges-of-sourcing-gpus-as-ai-demand-surges As businesses across sectors look to AI to make productivity gains and grow, demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) has surged. FinTech UK cabinet changes ‘could disrupt cyber security legislation’ as Lords call for single safety regulator News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85459/uk-cabinet-changes-amplsquocould-disrupt-cyber-security-legislationamprsquo-as-lords-call-for-single-safety-regulator The UK government has decided that the industry regulators are better placed to know their sector than creating a new regulator FinTech Australia data centres to become ‘net-generators’ under proposed reforms News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85408/australia-data-centres-to-become-amplsquonet-generatorsamprsquo-under-proposed-reforms The announcement follows the publication in March of the federal government’s expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers FinTech Applicants Race To Secure National Bank Charters News Team Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85397/applicants-race-to-secure-national-bank-charters He noted that the legislation seems more aimed at trying to spur more traditional de novo formation, as opposed to fintechs and other types of firms’ seeking a banking charter. FinTech Why data centers are high-value targets for cyber attacks News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85362/why-data-centers-are-high-value-targets-for-cyber-attacks Data centers are attractive targets precisely because scale multiplies exposure. FinTech UK social media restrictions for under-18s confirmed News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85341/uk-social-media-restrictions-for-under-18s-confirmed Under those measures, providers will be required to ensure under-18s take regular breaks in using their AI chatbots FinTech United Arab Emirates: Legislation Issued Banning Under-15s from Social Media News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85311/united-arab-emirates-legislation-issued-banning-under-15s-from-social-media The UAE’s new legislation on the regulation of children's access to social media platforms will impose a number of restrictions on digital providers FinTech AI developer liability for harms linked to autonomy of their systems News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85291/ai-developer-liability-for-harms-linked-to-autonomy-of-their-systems The UKJT considered the autonomy of an AI system to be relevant to a developer’s liability for related harms. FinTech A&O Shearman unveils tenth Fuse cohort spanning digital assets and LegalTech News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85295/aampampo-shearman-unveils-tenth-fuse-cohort-spanning-digital-assets-and-legaltech Fuse’s LegalTech stream of nine companies was chosen from 315 applicants across 53 countries, the highest number and greatest geographic spread so far. FinTech The future of virtual assets and blockchain in the British Virgin Islands News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85284/the-future-of-virtual-assets-and-blockchain-in-the-british-virgin-islands It is common to hear the phrase "crypto years are like dog years" given the speed of the evolutionary cycle, and it is an apt comparison. FinTech EU electrification plans have cross-sector impact News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85483/eu-electrification-plans-have-cross-sector-impact The Commission’s electrification action plan has also been accompanied by legislative proposals to revise the EU’s emissions trading scheme Planet SOS Freshfields Represents Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC in Acquisition by MN8 Energy News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85431/freshfields-represents-greenbacker-renewable-energy-company-llc-in-acquisition-by-mn8-energy The transaction provides for up to $350 million in aggregate consideration payable at closing, consisting of a combination of cash and equity in MN8. Planet SOS Corporate Transparency: The New Standard for Competing in the Sustainable Economy News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85382/corporate-transparency-the-new-standard-for-competing-in-the-sustainable-economy Ms. Vesga explained that sustainability is no longer a voluntary exercise but rather a demand from investors, consumers and regulators for verifiable, comparable and traceable information. Planet SOS Scale of UK real estate emissions reduction challenge highlighted in CCC report News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85335/scale-of-uk-real-estate-emissions-reduction-challenge-highlighted-in-ccc-report Cross said the CCC’s report underlined that success in decarbonising the real estate sector is intimately connected both with action to reduce electricity prices and improve grid capacity. Planet SOS Dentons earns global recognition for ESG and Crisis Management excellence News Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85114/dentons-earns-global-recognition-for-esg-and-crisis-management-excellence This year, Dentons earned a new global-wide ranking for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk and climbed to a Band 2 ranking for Crisis Management globally. Planet SOS Renewable Energy Comparative Guide Bermuda (Legal 500) News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85079/renewable-energy-comparative-guide-bermuda-legal-500 The Country’s current energy mix relies heavily on fossil fuels Planet SOS Bird & Bird recognised as most active clean energy M&A adviser for ninth consecutive year News Team Thursday, June 04, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84863/bird-ampamp-bird-recognised-as-most-active-clean-energy-mampampa-adviser-for-ninth-consecutive-year Clean Energy Pipeline's ranking system assesses the work of legal advisers on project finance and M&A transactions across the renewable energy sector globally Planet SOS Northern Ireland advances hydrogen policy News Team Friday, May 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84801/northern-ireland-advances-hydrogen-policy The report also noted that the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) carried out a separate consultation on hydrogen blending into Great Britain’s transmission network in late 2025 Planet SOS UK government set to limit judicial review challenges to key energy and infrastructure projects News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84716/uk-government-set-to-limit-judicial-review-challenges-to-key-energy-and-infrastructure-projects The proposal would see essential clean energy ventures designated as being of ‘critical national importance’, which would limit exposure to judicial review on all but human rights grounds. Planet SOS Stability and security underpin low-carbon investment needs, finds new report News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/84557/stability-and-security-underpin-low-carbon-investment-needs-finds-new-report More than 20% of investors and energy developers have targeted Germany as where they expect to launch or expand Planet SOS French Supreme Court broadens protection against abuse of vulnerability in contract formation News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85422/french-supreme-court-broadens-protection-against-abuse-of-vulnerability-in-contract-formation Rejecting the petition, the Cour de cassation articulated two principles that are likely to shape the future application of Article 1143. Court Cases UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85423/uk-high-court-orders-amppound11-million-distribution-and-makes-landmark-cost-ruling-in-investment-bank-special-administration While the courts generally afford considerable deference to court-appointed administrators, these judgments demonstrate that such deference has limits. Court Cases Irish High Court abolishes shareholder rule on legal advice privilege News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85412/irish-high-court-abolishes-shareholder-rule-on-legal-advice-privilege The court concluded that shareholders do not have a right to override legal advice privilege purely on the basis of holding shares alone unless that restriction is waived by the company itself. Court Cases Dentons successfully defends Rebel Wilson in defamation case News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85415/dentons-successfully-defends-rebel-wilson-in-defamation-case The proceedings arose from a dispute involving Ms MacInnes, the lead actress in Ms Wilson’s directorial debut film The Deb. Court Cases NRSC v. FEC: Supreme Court Invalidates Limits on Political Parties’ Coordinated Spending News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85367/nrsc-v-fec-supreme-court-invalidates-limits-on-political-partiesamprsquo-coordinated-spending Election Campaign Act limits on political party coordinated expenditures violate the First Amendment, overruling an earlier decision. Court Cases The Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012: what Rassmal v ASG means for security enforcement and valuation News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85346/the-security-interests-jersey-law-2012-what-rassmal-v-asg-means-for-security-enforcement-and-valuation The Court's decision in Rassmal Investments LLC v Mubarak Abdullah Al Suwaiket & Sons [2025] JRC 220 (Rassmal v ASG) builds on and refines the approach taken in earlier Jersey cases. Court Cases Directors Cannot Delay Shareholder Votes: Cayman Court Limits Postponement Powers News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85321/directors-cannot-delay-shareholder-votes-cayman-court-limits-postponement-powers The decision provides several practical lessons for practitioners and boards alike. Court Cases A Warning to Litigants Seeking Funding: English High Court Clarifies the Limits of Litigation Privilege News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85283/a-warning-to-litigants-seeking-funding-english-high-court-clarifies-the-limits-of-litigation-privilege The most significant aspect of the judgment concerns litigation privilege. Court Cases Cayman Islands Court of Appeal decides the costs of unadmitted foreign lawyers are unrecoverable News Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85251/cayman-islands-court-of-appeal-decides-the-costs-of-unadmitted-foreign-lawyers-are-unrecoverable A number of earlier Grand Court decisions had proceeded on the assumption that a dispensation power of the court existed in regard to the strict application of the Order. Court Cases Lukes & Others v Sovereign Trust: expert evidence and the limits of case management appeals in Guernsey  News Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85227/lukes-ampamp-others-v-sovereign-trust-expert-evidence-and-the-limits-of-case-management-appeals-in-guernsey By establishing clear guidance on these principles, the decision has set a benchmark for future civil claims.  Court Cases