Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:33:35 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP FCA Review of UK Wealth Management M&A News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82401/fca-review-of-uk-wealth-management-mampampa The findings of the review will be of particular relevance to the PE industry where interest and investment in the wealth management sector has increased over recent years. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Family PIFs simplified: a new era News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82324/family-pifs-simplified-a-new-era This targeted reform supports Guernsey's reputation as a responsive and forward-thinking jurisdiction Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Anthony Partridge on two years of progress with STEP Cayman News Team Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82005/anthony-partridge-on-two-years-of-progress-with-step-cayman The launch of the Cayman NextGen committee was undoubtedly one of the most significant milestones during my tenure as chair. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Mayer Brown represents BlackRock in landmark agreement to manage $80 billion of Citi Wealth client assets News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81932/mayer-brown-represents-blackrock-in-landmark-agreement-to-manage-80-billion-of-citi-wealth-client-assets The agreement includes BlackRock managing approximately $80 billion in assets for thousands of Citi Wealth clients. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Macfarlanes advises Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital on their combination with Corient News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81887/macfarlanes-advises-stonehage-fleming-and-stanhope-capital-on-their-combination-with-corient Regulatory advice was provided by Partner Alexandra Green Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Suitable structures and jurisdictions for setting up a family office News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81836/suitable-structures-and-jurisdictions-for-setting-up-a-family-office Each jurisdiction has a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for establishing an asset-holding vehicle. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Blandy & Blandy Ranked as a Top Tier Firm in Chambers High Net Worth Guide News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81829/blandy-ampamp-blandy-ranked-as-a-top-tier-firm-in-chambers-high-net-worth-guide Chambers and Partners has dedicated 35 years to researching and ranking the world’s best lawyers. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Advising Cavendish on acquisition of GlenQ Private Wealth Limited's trust company business News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81696/advising-cavendish-on-acquisition-of-glenq-private-wealth-limitedamp039s-trust-company-business Our team led by Corporate partner Kevin McQuillan, senior associate Luke Steele and associate Angharad Prescott, acted as lead counsel to Cavendish. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Bermuda: An Introduction to Offshore Trusts News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81649/bermuda-an-introduction-to-offshore-trusts Bermuda trust law is very largely based on English trust law Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Fox Rothschild’s Pittsburgh Office Moving to Six PPG Place News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81658/fox-rothschildamprsquos-pittsburgh-office-moving-to-six-ppg-place The space keeps pace with the changing workplace. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Changes to beneficial ownership regime News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82520/changes-to-beneficial-ownership-regime Many of the key features of the framework set out by the Act remain to be defined in those regulations and in guidance notes. Government Regulation Recent changes to charities law in Guernsey News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82528/recent-changes-to-charities-law-in-guernsey Guernsey’s economic substance regime requires entities deriving income from certain 'relevant activities' to demonstrate that they have sufficient substance. Government Regulation Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Expectations on SFDR Compliance News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82529/central-bank-of-ireland-publishes-expectations-on-sfdr-compliance The Central Bank noted there are areas that require a marked improvement Government Regulation Consultation on bereavement and pregnancy loss leave under the UK Employment Rights Bill News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82530/consultation-on-bereavement-and-pregnancy-loss-leave-under-the-uk-employment-rights-bill The Bill provides for amendments to UK employment legislation, to give employees a right to at least one week of unpaid bereavement leave when a person dies Government Regulation Australian employers warned to take flexible work requests seriously by FWC News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82505/australian-employers-warned-to-take-flexible-work-requests-seriously-by-fwc The FWC’s ruling considered an employer’s refusal to grant an employee a flexible working arrangement request. Government Regulation New employment laws offer boost to Qatar public sector staff News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82506/new-employment-laws-offer-boost-to-qatar-public-sector-staff While the reforms currently apply to public sector entities, their influence is expected to extend further, Khasawneh added. Government Regulation Fashion brands fined over EU antitrust breaches News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82517/fashion-brands-fined-over-eu-antitrust-breaches The investigations began on 18 April 2023 with Commission inspectors making unannounced visits to the companies’ bases across the EU. Government Regulation EU CBAM: most businesses will be out of scope News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82518/eu-cbam-most-businesses-will-be-out-of-scope Coupled with this, the regulation strengthens protection against circumvention of EU CBAM through the splitting of imports into amounts which are under the de minimis level. Government Regulation Renters’ Rights Act passed into UK law News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82489/rentersamprsquo-rights-act-passed-into-uk-law Natalie Harris of Pinsent Masons, an expert in property law, said the Renters’ Rights Act provides for the biggest shake-up of short-term residential lettings in England in a generation. Government Regulation New consultations launched as Employment Rights Bill moves on News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82490/new-consultations-launched-as-employment-rights-bill-moves-on By 2027 the proposed changes could all come into effect, creating significant implications for workplaces across the country, according to an expert. Government Regulation DLA Piper named Tax Law Firm of the Year by International Tax Review News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82509/dla-piper-named-tax-law-firm-of-the-year-by-international-tax-review Among the AmLaw 100, DLA Piper continues to stand apart in helping clients navigate the increasing complexities of both US and international tax. Tax Volatile Policy Stalls U.S. Aim to Lure Business Tax Refugees Back News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82503/volatile-policy-stalls-us-aim-to-lure-business-tax-refugees-back He highlighted recent "seismic changes" in tax and trade policy Tax Guide to tax on investment funds in Ireland News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82474/guide-to-tax-on-investment-funds-in-ireland Non-resident and exempt Irish investors are not subject to Irish tax on their investment Tax Mayer Brown earns five awards at 2025 ITR Tax Awards News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82457/mayer-brown-earns-five-awards-at-2025-itr-tax-awards The annual awards “highlight the most distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 15 jurisdictions Tax Baker McKenzie Earns Top Rankings in the 2026 ITR World Tax EMEA Directory News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82460/baker-mckenzie-earns-top-rankings-in-the-2026-itr-world-tax-emea-directory This prestigious recognition reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic insight, and client-focused service across complex tax matters Tax Dentons Rodyk highly ranked in ITR World Tax 2026 rankings News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82432/dentons-rodyk-highly-ranked-in-itr-world-tax-2026-rankings This recognition underscores the strength of our tax capabilities, driven by the leadership of Chun Ying and Edmund. Tax Amid Shutdown, Many Taxpayer Deadlines Still Apply News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82389/amid-shutdown-many-taxpayer-deadlines-still-apply Ms. Meyercord expressed concern about navigating the system without help from the government Tax Maples Group’s Multi-Jurisdictional Tax Teams Recognised by International Tax Review News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82365/maples-groupamprsquos-multi-jurisdictional-tax-teams-recognised-by-international-tax-review The ITR World Tax guide provides a comprehensive analysis of the world’s leading tax firms Tax UAE signs on to OECD crypto reporting framework News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82309/uae-signs-on-to-oecd-crypto-reporting-framework The system establishes a mechanism for exchanging automatically tax information on crypto asset activities and comes into effect in 2027, with the first exchanges of information expected in 2028. Tax Irish budget offers relief to housebuilding sector News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82269/irish-budget-offers-relief-to-housebuilding-sector “Government is determined to use all policies at our disposal to increase supply and alleviate pressure, so that more people can access a home.” Tax Federal Reserve Governor Waller Introduces “Skinny” Master Account Concept and Signals Support for Payments Innovation News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82523/federal-reserve-governor-waller-introduces-ampldquoskinnyamprdquo-master-account-concept-and-signals-support-for-payments-innovation Governor Waller’s remarks included a discussion of the creation of a “skinny” master account to provide payment system innovators access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system Comment, Analysis & Research Carey Olsen named among Singapore's Best Law Firms for second consecutive year News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82525/carey-olsen-named-among-singaporeamp039s-best-law-firms-for-second-consecutive-year To be recognised as one of Singapore's best law firms is a huge achievement and a real testament to the strength of our standing within the jurisdiction. Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown litigators earn top-tier honors in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 rankings News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82507/mayer-brown-litigators-earn-top-tier-honors-in-benchmark-litigationamprsquos-2026-rankings The firm also earned a top-tier ranking in the “United States (National): Appellate” Comment, Analysis & Research Partner Gaëtan Gianasso Named France’s Private Equity Lawyer of the Year News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82511/partner-gaampeumltan-gianasso-named-franceamprsquos-private-equity-lawyer-of-the-year Gaëtan Gianasso has been recognized for his market-leading reputation, as well as his technical and negotiation skills. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Rodyk named among Singapore’s Best Law Firms for the sixth consecutive year News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82513/dentons-rodyk-named-among-singaporeamprsquos-best-law-firms-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year This milestone showcases the confidence clients and peers have in Dentons Rodyk Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons LuatViet has once again delivered a strong performance in the latest asialaw 2025 rankings News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82515/dentons-luatviet-has-once-again-delivered-a-strong-performance-in-the-latest-asialaw-2025-rankings The firm continues to maintain its solid position in key areas, particularly Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance. Comment, Analysis & Research Thirty-Seven Holland & Knight Attorneys Named New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2025 News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82519/thirty-seven-holland-ampamp-knight-attorneys-named-new-york-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-for-2025 The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Comment, Analysis & Research White & Case wins four “Deal of the Year” awards at IFLR Middle East Awards 2025 News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82488/white-ampamp-case-wins-four-ampldquodeal-of-the-yearamprdquo-awards-at-iflr-middle-east-awards-2025 We are delighted to have four of our matters recognized as 'Deals of the Year' in this year's IFLR Middle East Awards. Comment, Analysis & Research Freshfields Receives Top Tier Rankings in 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Guide News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82491/freshfields-receives-top-tier-rankings-in-2026-benchmark-litigation-us-guide Partners Justina Sessions and Jennifer Loeb were recognized as Future Stars Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group’s Jersey and London Practices Excel in 2026 Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK Guides News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82472/maples-groupamprsquos-jersey-and-london-practices-excel-in-2026-legal-500-and-chambers-and-partners-uk-guides “Maples have exceptional technical knowledge, strong commercial awareness and deep sector knowledge.” 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 Strengthening our Channel Islands team with four new hires News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82522/strengthening-our-channel-islands-team-with-four-new-hires These hires reflect the sustained growth of our Jersey practice People Moves DLA Piper bolsters Tax team in Australia with three partner hires and team News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82533/dla-piper-bolsters-tax-team-in-australia-with-three-partner-hires-and-team We’re excited to welcome Angela, Andy, and Brendon to the team. People Moves Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens London employment law team with strategic hire News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82534/norton-rose-fulbright-strengthens-london-employment-law-team-with-strategic-hire His litigation experience spans the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal (in both England and Scotland) People Moves Stephenson Harwood set to open doors in Saudi Arabia News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82536/stephenson-harwood-set-to-open-doors-in-saudi-arabia The firm will be opening offices in Riyadh and Al Khobar. People Moves Latham & Watkins Names New Partners and Counsel News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82510/latham-ampamp-watkins-names-new-partners-and-counsel The annual promotion of associates highlights the firm’s depth of talent and strengths in key practice areas and markets around the world. People Moves DLA Piper appoints Real Estate specialist to its London Corporate practice News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82492/dla-piper-appoints-real-estate-specialist-to-its-london-corporate-practice She joins the firm on 29 October. People Moves Hussein Haeri KC appointed as Professor of Practice at SOAS University of London News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82494/hussein-haeri-kc-appointed-as-professor-of-practice-at-soas-university-of-london Hussein is a King's Counsel in England, recognised by numerous independent sources as a leader in international arbitration and public international law People Moves Laura Gavioli Joins Proskauer as Tax Partner in New York News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82495/laura-gavioli-joins-proskauer-as-tax-partner-in-new-york Gavioli bolsters Proskauer’s Tax Controversy and Litigation Offerings. People Moves Hogan Lovells expands M&A practice in Philadelphia and Houston with partner Conor Larkin News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82499/hogan-lovells-expands-mampampa-practice-in-philadelphia-and-houston-with-partner-conor-larkin Conor has a strong track record of managing sophisticated transactions across jurisdictions and sectors People Moves Celebrating the admission of two pupils to the Bermuda Bar News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82476/celebrating-the-admission-of-two-pupils-to-the-bermuda-bar Kaleb and Chrysda joined the firm for the 12-month pupillage programme where they spent six months with our Corporate, Finance, Funds, Insurance and Insolvency & Dispute Resolution teams. People Moves Carey Olsen advises on US$110 million SPAC IPO on Nasdaq News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82521/carey-olsen-advises-on-us110-million-spac-ipo-on-nasdaq The SPAC intends to focus its search for target businesses within the technology sector Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises IBM on the acquisition of Txture GmbH News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82524/hogan-lovells-advises-ibm-on-the-acquisition-of-txture-gmbh Hogan Lovells provided IBM with comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of the transaction Legal Advice Paul Hastings Advises Abry Partners on Its Strategic Partnership With AA Ireland News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82532/paul-hastings-advises-abry-partners-on-its-strategic-partnership-with-aa-ireland The investment from Abry Partners will help accelerate AA Ireland’s growth strategy Legal Advice JTC Law Advises On Landmark Natural Resources Acquisition News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82512/jtc-law-advises-on-landmark-natural-resources-acquisition The multi-disciplinary JTC Law team advising Harmony was led by Sam Sturrock Legal Advice Burges Salmon named among UK’s Top Family Law Firms in leading industry guide News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82514/burges-salmon-named-among-ukamprsquos-top-family-law-firms-in-leading-industry-guide Surveying and analysing departments across more than 100 law firms, the guide provides an in-depth look at the top family practices across the country. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Australian Unity on ~A$210 million MCI capital raise News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82516/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-australian-unity-on-a210-million-mci-capital-raise The HSF Kramer team was led by partner Tim McEwen Legal Advice Mayer Brown advises United Energy Group on acquisition of energy assets in Egypt News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82493/mayer-brown-advises-united-energy-group-on-acquisition-of-energy-assets-in-egypt The acquisition marks another milestone in UEG’s growth strategy Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises Inter Miami as team signs Lionel Messi to contract extension News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82500/hogan-lovells-advises-inter-miami-as-team-signs-lionel-messi-to-contract-extension Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has been transformative for soccer in the United States. Legal Advice Advising Värde Partners on major UK logistics refinancing News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82502/advising-vampaumlrde-partners-on-major-uk-logistics-refinancing Our team was led by Banking & Finance partner James Lydeard Legal Advice Cayman Corporate team advises on billion-dollar business combination News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82471/cayman-corporate-team-advises-on-billion-dollar-business-combination The Mourant team was led by Tom McLaughlin Legal Advice Capturing the Value of Data in Technology Transactions News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82527/capturing-the-value-of-data-in-technology-transactions Data exemplifies the failure of US IP law to keep up with today’s technological advances. FinTech AI in professional services: Hard but inevitable News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82480/ai-in-professional-services-hard-but-inevitable AI excels in some areas and struggles in others, creating a "jagged frontier" of capability. This makes AI transformation in professional services complex. FinTech Landmark data breach penalty a warning to Australian businesses, with more penalties expected News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82458/landmark-data-breach-penalty-a-warning-to-australian-businesses-with-more-penalties-expected While compliance with data protection obligations have been the subject of recent regulatory action, the data retention and destruction obligations are also expected to come into focus in future actions FinTech Hong Kong SAR signals ‘regulatory pivot’ on technology News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82427/hong-kong-sar-signals-amplsquoregulatory-pivotamprsquo-on-technology The framework will need to address operator licensing, safety certification, insurance cover, liability for accidents, and data protection where aircraft capture images or location data. FinTech Latham & Watkins Represents Coinbase in Acquisition of Echo News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82409/latham-ampamp-watkins-represents-coinbase-in-acquisition-of-echo Multidisciplinary team supports the cryptocurrency platform in its purchase of the onchain private investment platform. FinTech UK cyber watchdog sounds preparation warning after sharp rise in significant attacks News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82373/uk-cyber-watchdog-sounds-preparation-warning-after-sharp-rise-in-significant-attacks The number of significant cyber attacks doubled in the last year FinTech Acting as Cayman Islands counsel to Pipe Foundation on their official Token Generation Event (TGE) News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82359/acting-as-cayman-islands-counsel-to-pipe-foundation-on-their-official-token-generation-event-tge The Pipe Network introduces a decentralised content delivery network and storage protocol built on the Solana blockchain FinTech The use of Generative AI in corporate governance and deal advisory News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82341/the-use-of-generative-ai-in-corporate-governance-and-deal-advisory These AI-powered capabilities promise to enhance speed, efficiency, and accuracy FinTech ‘AI first’ approach endorsed in new EU strategies News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82308/amplsquoai-firstamprsquo-approach-endorsed-in-new-eu-strategies The first strategy, the ‘apply AI’ strategy, includes sector-specific commitments for industries such as health, manufacturing, defence and energy, as well as pledges with cross-sector relevance. FinTech Burges Salmon strengthens Privacy & Data offering with strategic partner hire in London News Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82294/burges-salmon-strengthens-privacy-ampamp-data-offering-with-strategic-partner-hire-in-london His arrival will further enhance the firm’s ability to support clients who are navigating digital transformation, data governance, AI, cyber security and emerging technologies. FinTech Australian environmental reforms set to introduce new watchdog, faster approvals News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82504/australian-environmental-reforms-set-to-introduce-new-watchdog-faster-approvals The legislation will also strengthen the environment minister’s ability to override the standard process Planet SOS Latham Advises on Transaction Named ESG Deal of the Year News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82481/latham-advises-on-transaction-named-esg-deal-of-the-year Firm advises on winning deal at 2025 SCI Risk Sharing Awards. Planet SOS Employers urged to prepare as UK government ramps up clean energy jobs plan News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82416/employers-urged-to-prepare-as-uk-government-ramps-up-clean-energy-jobs-plan The plan also covers extending employment rights to certain offshore workers Planet SOS Caroline May, Partner and EMEA Head of Environment, Health & Safety, recognised as a 'UK Green Ambassador' by The Legal 500 News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82378/caroline-may-partner-and-emea-head-of-environment-health-ampamp-safety-recognised-as-a-amp039uk-green-ambassadoramp039-by-the-legal-500 Caroline already plays a pivotal role in driving our firm's sustainability agenda Planet SOS Groundbreaking housing retrofit pilot ‘shows actual data should inform works’ News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82361/groundbreaking-housing-retrofit-pilot-amplsquoshows-actual-data-should-inform-worksamprsquo Despite the findings from the pilot, Daniels acknowledged that there are challenges for Senze in persuading portfolio owners to adopt a measured data approach to improving the energy performance of their assets. Planet SOS Shoosmiths purchases high-integrity carbon removals with Carbonaires to account for residual operational emissions News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82307/shoosmiths-purchases-high-integrity-carbon-removals-with-carbonaires-to-account-for-residual-operational-emissions Shoosmiths’ approach demonstrates its commitment to science-based climate action and responsible investment in solutions that deliver both environmental and social value. Planet SOS Hogan Lovells deals recognised at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025 News Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82293/hogan-lovells-deals-recognised-at-the-ijglobal-esg-awards-2025 Hogan Lovells advised BNP Paribas on the financing of the construction of the floating solar power plant at Gravières de l'Arroux by Verso Energy. Planet SOS Shaping the Future of Energy: Hogan Lovells advises Terra One on the €150m mezzanine financing for Battery Energy Storage Systems News Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82022/shaping-the-future-of-energy-hogan-lovells-advises-terra-one-on-the-ampeuro150m-mezzanine-financing-for-battery-energy-storage-systems Hogan Lovells provided Terra One with comprehensive advice on the financing and corporate aspects of the transaction. Planet SOS Gowling WLG secures Top 10 rankings in Inspiratia’s H1 2025 Legal Adviser League Tables News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81893/gowling-wlg-secures-top-10-rankings-in-inspiratiaamprsquos-h1-2025-legal-adviser-league-tables Over the past six months, our team advised on major transactions across the energy transition sector Planet SOS Rapid growth of Australian data centres ‘requires further investment in clean energy’ News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/81835/rapid-growth-of-australian-data-centres-amplsquorequires-further-investment-in-clean-energyamprsquo The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has created a separate data centre category in its electricity forecasting models. Planet SOS Irish court rules ‘no basis for judicial criticism’ of AI use News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82526/irish-court-rules-amplsquono-basis-for-judicial-criticismamprsquo-of-ai-use The case concerns a cryptocurrency influencer, Eduardo Farina Court Cases TotalEnergies fined for greenwashing in its advertising in French ruling News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82531/totalenergies-fined-for-greenwashing-in-its-advertising-in-french-ruling The Paris court found that Total Energies had engaged in 'misleading commercial practices' Court Cases A great leap forward: Expanding the definition of family violence in Singapore News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82508/a-great-leap-forward-expanding-the-definition-of-family-violence-in-singapore This is a welcome and necessary step forward in our society Court Cases Withers represents Equatorial Guinea at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82486/withers-represents-equatorial-guinea-at-the-international-tribunal-for-the-law-of-the-sea In April 2023, Equatorial Guinea and the Marshall Islands agreed to submit the dispute to a Special Chamber of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea. Court Cases Domestic abuse: exceptional or everyday? News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82450/domestic-abuse-exceptional-or-everyday Domestic abuse is an everyday issue, so the everyday culture needs to be one of listening to Court Cases New public access to court documents pilot to start in January 2026 News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82451/new-public-access-to-court-documents-pilot-to-start-in-january-2026 As a general rule, documents must be filed within 14 days Court Cases Hong Kong Court clarifies adequacy of notice via SMS in arbitrations News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82417/hong-kong-court-clarifies-adequacy-of-notice-via-sms-in-arbitrations The court, however, expressed caution over the potential shortcomings of using SMS. Court Cases Carey Olsen obtains significant judgment in the BVI Commercial Court for Access Bank plc News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82332/carey-olsen-obtains-significant-judgment-in-the-bvi-commercial-court-for-access-bank-plc The decision is a further example of Carey Olsen's established track record in complex cross-border disputes and its commitment to delivering results for its valued clients. Court Cases Charles Russell Speechlys acts in landmark Greensill trial – pyrrhic victory for Credit Suisse as no relief granted against Softbank News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82326/charles-russell-speechlys-acts-in-landmark-greensill-trial-ampndash-pyrrhic-victory-for-credit-suisse-as-no-relief-granted-against-softbank The decision is a notable example of where the Court has established that the test was satisfied but ultimately declined to award a remedy Court Cases Hong Kong court backs SMS as valid notice in arbitration hearings when delivered properly News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82315/hong-kong-court-backs-sms-as-valid-notice-in-arbitration-hearings-when-delivered-properly The borrower then challenged the enforcement of the award, citing, among various other arguments, that proper notice of arbitration had not been given as dictated by the HKAS arbitration rules. 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