Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:59:42 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Why Guernsey trusts continue to matter: Practical uses for families, entrepreneurs and businesses News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82988/why-guernsey-trusts-continue-to-matter-practical-uses-for-families-entrepreneurs-and-businesses Beyond private wealth, Guernsey trusts are widely used in commercial contexts. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ogier celebrates triple gold at Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2025 News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82692/ogier-celebrates-triple-gold-at-citywealth-future-leaders-awards-2025 The results mark a clean sweep for Ogier, recognising both the firm’s culture of professional growth and the exceptional achievements of its rising stars. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Wealth management consolidators advised to review practices News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82563/wealth-management-consolidators-advised-to-review-practices Budd said the review could have an impact on how deals are done in future. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office 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 Employment Rights Act: implementation for UK employers in 2026 and beyond News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83108/employment-rights-act-implementation-for-uk-employers-in-2026-and-beyond The legislation was one of the central pillars of the Labour government’s 2024 election manifesto Government Regulation Sustainability, safety and strategic reform among UK construction trends in 2025 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83114/sustainability-safety-and-strategic-reform-among-uk-construction-trends-in-2025 Sustainability continued to be a defining theme in the market in 2025, moving beyond compliance to reshape contract drafting, risk management and project delivery. Government Regulation Telecoms Code valuation change and dispute forum transfer go live April 2026 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83117/telecoms-code-valuation-change-and-dispute-forum-transfer-go-live-april-2026 The changes are expected to speed up the delivery of new digital infrastructure in the UK Government Regulation Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement to CP160 and updated F&P Guidance News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83083/fitness-ampamp-probity-feedback-statement-to-cp160-and-updated-fampampp-guidance The F&P Guidance consolidates all F&P-related materials Government Regulation Germany: Act to enable commercial CCS and CCU now in force News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83085/germany-act-to-enable-commercial-ccs-and-ccu-now-in-force In this context, support schemes are likely to be of particular interest to many emitters Government Regulation Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appointed to three further lots on Crown Commercial Service's Legal Panel for Government News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83088/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-appointed-to-three-further-lots-on-crown-commercial-serviceamp039s-legal-panel-for-government HSF Kramer has worked closely with Government legal advisers on major and innovative projects and complex advice over many years. Government Regulation Ireland to introduce private wires legislation News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83092/ireland-to-introduce-private-wires-legislation Licences to use a private wire would come from either the regulator or, for EV charging, local authorities. Government Regulation New UK cryptoasset rules mark ‘watershed moment’ News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83068/new-uk-cryptoasset-rules-mark-amplsquowatershed-momentamprsquo The FCA is seeking feedback on all three consultations by12 February 2026 Government Regulation IRS Issues New Regulations Impacting Foreign Government Investments in the United States News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83072/irs-issues-new-regulations-impacting-foreign-government-investments-in-the-united-states Under a general rule proposed by the new regulations, all acquisitions of debt would be treated as a commercial activity Government Regulation Trusts Jersey Law: Once, twice…eighth time amended News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83073/trusts-jersey-law-once-twiceamphellipeighth-time-amended This amendment is prospective in its effect only, meaning that while it will apply to any trust created before or after the amendment, the effect on the order of priorities will only impact prospectively. Government Regulation Partial exemption and VAT recovery for UK businesses News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83106/partial-exemption-and-vat-recovery-for-uk-businesses Businesses can either operate the standard method for VAT recovery or a special method with HMRC known as a partial exemption special method (PESM). Tax HMRC revises VAT exemption policy for NHS locum doctors News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83091/hmrc-revises-vat-exemption-policy-for-nhs-locum-doctors The NHS Trust challenged HMRC’s decision that the supply of temporary medical staff – including locum doctors – should not be treated as VAT exempt. Tax Court of International Trade Provides Clarity on Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83067/court-of-international-trade-provides-clarity-on-potential-ieepa-tariff-refunds Practically speaking, this means there are likely two possible scenarios for issuing refunds if the Supreme Court determines that the IEEPA tariffs are unlawful Tax Swiss voters reject federal inheritance tax proposal News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83013/swiss-voters-reject-federal-inheritance-tax-proposal With the initiative soundly defeated, Switzerland's reputation remains intact Tax Tribunal orders HMRC to disclose documents to taxpayers in offshore trust case News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83017/tribunal-orders-hmrc-to-disclose-documents-to-taxpayers-in-offshore-trust-case The specific decision in question was a case management decision concerning a disclosure application by the appellants seeking disclosure of specific documents from HMRC. Tax Reform of behavioural tax penalties News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83018/reform-of-behavioural-tax-penalties Considering these forthcoming changes, taxpayers are advised to monitor legislative developments Tax HMRC reverses position on VAT grouping related to EU branches News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83007/hmrc-reverses-position-on-vat-grouping-related-to-eu-branches Tax expert Reynolds said the change would be significant for any business with a UK VAT group that contains an entity that has an overseas establishment in the EU. Tax United Arab Emirates: New Federal Decree-Laws Amending the VAT Law and Tax Procedures Law News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82978/united-arab-emirates-new-federal-decree-laws-amending-the-vat-law-and-tax-procedures-law Both amendments materially reshape the VAT refund procedure, compliance timelines Tax Tax collection and compliance in Ireland News Team Monday, December 08, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82961/tax-collection-and-compliance-in-ireland In 2024, the Irish government published the Heads of Bill for the Tax Appeals Commissioner (Amendment) Bill (the Bill) Tax Mayer Brown achieves top honors in ITR World Tax 2026 News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82930/mayer-brown-achieves-top-honors-in-itr-world-tax-2026 Mayer Brown ranked Tier 1 in seven practice categories Tax Carey Olsen wins The Bermudian's Best Legal Services 2025 award News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83112/carey-olsen-wins-the-bermudianamp039s-best-legal-services-2025-award The Bermudian Magazine praised Carey Olsen as "experts in every sector of Bermuda's legal needs", calling it "the standout firm in this year's product and service awards". Comment, Analysis & Research 43 Dentons lawyers ranked across Africa in IFLR1000 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83113/43-dentons-lawyers-ranked-across-africa-in-iflr1000 Dentons teams across Africa also received 29 practice rankings Comment, Analysis & Research F&F LLP UKRE Team Newsflash UK House Price Index – October 2025 News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83086/fampampf-llp-ukre-team-newsflash-uk-house-price-index-ampndash-october-2025 The October data shows that, on average, UK house prices fell by 0.1% since September 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research Collateral beauty: taking security in fund finance News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83077/collateral-beauty-taking-security-in-fund-finance Cayman continues to offer a robust and flexible framework for fund finance. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons HPRP recognized across practice areas and individual rankings by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83050/dentons-hprp-recognized-across-practice-areas-and-individual-rankings-by-chambers-asia-pacific-2026 The firm continues its strong track record in Banking & Finance Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown partner Stephanie Hurst named among LABJ’s “2025 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in their 40s” News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83052/mayer-brown-partner-stephanie-hurst-named-among-labjamprsquos-ampldquo2025-leaders-of-influence-thriving-in-their-40samprdquo Stephanie has played a leading role in expanding the practice’s capabilities and client roster Comment, Analysis & Research Mayer Brown earns dual honors at the 2025 IJGlobal Investor Americas Awards News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83053/mayer-brown-earns-dual-honors-at-the-2025-ijglobal-investor-americas-awards Joint Venture Deal of the Year, Latin America for Staatsolie JV Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons expands presence in Africa with leading firm in Cameroon News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83056/dentons-expands-presence-in-africa-with-leading-firm-in-cameroon Cameroon’s role as a major transit hub positions it as a gateway for global business activity. Comment, Analysis & Research Maples Group Maintains Band 1 Ranking in Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83060/maples-group-maintains-band-1-ranking-in-chambers-asia-pacific-guide-2026 This achievement marks the firm’s fifteenth year of inclusion in the guide, reinforcing its position as the leading offshore legal services provider in the region. Comment, Analysis & Research Conyers Recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83061/conyers-recognised-in-chambers-asia-pacific-guide-2026 These results affirm the market-leading position of the Conyers Hong Kong legal team in these core practice areas. Comment, Analysis & Research Jersey team's generosity shines through in £45,000 charity total News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79528/jersey-teamamp039s-generosity-shines-through-in-amppound45000-charity-total Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Jersey Charities Committee organised a number of fundraising events Charity & Philanthropy Charity Commission Inquiry: Quba Trust News Team Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/79425/charity-commission-inquiry-quba-trust Three of the Charity's trustees were disqualified for periods of 10, 7.5, and 5.1 years respectively Charity & Philanthropy Bindmans’ Private Client team participates in Will Aid 2024 News Team Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78622/bindmansamprsquo-private-client-team-participates-in-will-aid-2024 Running throughout November, the Will Aid scheme supports charitable causes whilst giving people the chance to access a professionally written Will. Charity & Philanthropy Maximising impact in philanthropy: how blended finance scales impact News Team Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/maximising-impact-in-philanthropy-how-blended-finance-scales-impact Blended finance initiatives will play an indispensable role in funding solutions to global challenges Charity & Philanthropy Maples Group to Title Sponsor the IRC European Championship 2024 News Team Wednesday, August 14, 2024 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77598/maples-group-to-title-sponsor-the-irc-european-championship-2024 The IRC European Championship, which alternates between the North and South of Europe (the Channel and the Mediterranean Sea), is a flagship event of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Charity & Philanthropy Appleby Bermuda Makes 25th Holiday Donation to Star Charity News Team Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/75029/appleby-bermuda-makes-25th-holiday-donation-to-star-charity Appleby has been supporting STAR charity during the holidays since 1998, supporting six families with food hampers, fruit baskets and gifts, with gift certificates this year for 30 family members. Charity & Philanthropy Withers' charity and philanthropy team wins recognition in major legal directories News Team Friday, November 03, 2023 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74485/withersamp039-charity-and-philanthropy-team-wins-recognition-in-major-legal-directories The Withers’ charities and philanthropy team has been recognised as a top tier practice by leading directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for 2023/2024. Charity & Philanthropy Carey Olsen partners with World Triathlon Bermuda and legal team compete to raise funds for Family Centre Bermuda News Team Tuesday, October 11, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/70064/carey-olsen-partners-with-world-triathlon-bermuda-and-legal-team-compete-to-raise-funds-for-family-centre-bermuda Carey Olsen Bermuda is a supporter of many community-based sports and activities. Charity & Philanthropy Ethical investment - latest for charities on striking the right balance News Team Friday, May 13, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68241/ethical-investment-latest-for-charities-on-striking-the-right-balance How should charity trustees approach the thorny issue of avoiding investments that conflict with their charity’s purposes whilst at the same time trying to maximise financial returns? This was the dilemma at the heart of a recent High Court ruling Charity & Philanthropy Cayman Islands Foundation Companies for DAOs, Defi and NFTs News Team Thursday, April 07, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67795/cayman-islands-foundation-companies-for-daos-defi-and-nfts One of the most important considerations, as explained further below, is the Cayman Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act (VASP Act) and how it might impact a project. Charity & Philanthropy Jersey funds law series - professional investor regulated scheme exemption for service providers News Team Friday, October 27, 2023 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/74417/jersey-funds-law-series-professional-investor-regulated-scheme-exemption-for-service-providers The administration and management of Jersey investment structures can be complex and requires service providers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and exemptions that they may face when providing relevant services in respect of such structures. Money Laundering and AML British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68080/british-virgin-islands-premier-andrew-fahie-arrested-in-us-drug-sting Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel. Money Laundering and AML The sports industry: Laundering more than dirty kit? News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68084/the-sports-industry-laundering-more-than-dirty-kit But unfortunately, the reality is that the sports industry can be an attractive target for criminal activity, including money laundering. Money Laundering and AML Gambling AML: Money Laundering Through Casinos News Aggregation Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68087/gambling-aml-money-laundering-through-casinos One of the industries with the biggest risk of money laundering is casinos. Money Laundering and AML Signatures for Sale: How Nominee Services for Shell Companies Are Abused to Conceal Beneficial Owners News Team Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68089/signatures-for-sale-how-nominee-services-for-shell-companies-are-abused-to-conceal-beneficial-owners The report draws evidence from a global mystery shopping exercise based on thousands of solicitations for shell companies, as well as marketing information from shell company providers, and journalistic and policy research on the topic. Money Laundering and AML Guernsey AML News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67700/guernsey-aml Guernsey has a democratic assembly known as the States of Guernsey; Alderney and Sark have their own parliaments. Money Laundering and AML 10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets News Team Friday, March 04, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67290/10-measures-to-expose-sanctioned-russian-oligarchsamprsquo-hidden-assets The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures Money Laundering and AML More change proposed to Jersey's AML regime: Are you Exempt? News Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67173/more-change-proposed-to-jerseyamp039s-aml-regime-are-you-exempt The rationale for the application of certain current scope exemptions, which mean certain businesses do not have to comply with the anti-money laundering framework, was also identified by the MONEYVAL Report as a cause for concern. Money Laundering and AML US Treasury's AML report weighs against increased regulations in art market for now News Team Thursday, February 17, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67074/us-treasuryamp039s-aml-report-weighs-against-increased-regulations-in-art-market-for-now Contrary to what many had expected, however, FinCEN concluded that there is limited evidence of money laundering and little risk of terror financing through the sale of high value art. Money Laundering and AML EU AML update: solutions for affected Cayman securitisation entities News Team Tuesday, February 08, 2022 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/66946/eu-aml-update-solutions-for-affected-cayman-securitisation-entities Regulations prohibits the establishment of securitisation special purpose entities (SSPEs) in countries listed on the EU AML blacklist Money Laundering and AML Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa achieves strong recognition in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82875/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-achieves-strong-recognition-in-the-2025-iflr1000-rankings These rankings underscore the firm’s strength in complex finance, regulatory, energy, infrastructure, and corporate matters across the continent. Offshore and IFC Offshore wind in Ireland: ORESS Tonn Nua scheme launches, with differences for developers News Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/offshore-wind-in-ireland-oress-tonn-nua-scheme-launches-with-differences-for-developers New to ORESS Tonn Nua is the requirement for the director of the applicant to provide a declaration of experience Offshore and IFC Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024 News Team Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/sole-offshore-law-firm-among-leading-ipo-advisers-in-q1-2024 The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025. Offshore and IFC Bermuda – 2022 Economic Substance Declaration Form Updates, Registrar of Companies Compliance Reviews and Prospective Compliance Planning News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68414/bermuda-ampndash-2022-economic-substance-declaration-form-updates-registrar-of-companies-compliance-reviews-and-prospective-compliance-planning The Registrar has issued two industry notices during the past month. Offshore and IFC Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68420/cayman-court-extends-the-timing-of-factual-evidence-in-section-238-proceedings-until-third-party-disclosure-is-completed Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands. Offshore and IFC Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68421/cayman-update-return-of-mistaken-payments-held-on-constructive-trust The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt. Offshore and IFC Privy Council permits enforcement of arbitral award under New York Convention despite alleged lack of due process News Team Friday, May 27, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68422/privy-council-permits-enforcement-of-arbitral-award-under-new-york-convention-despite-alleged-lack-of-due-process The Convention provides a set of international legal standards for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards Offshore and IFC Fun and Games Ahead? News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68134/fun-and-games-ahead In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors. Offshore and IFC Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings News Team Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/68135/snapshot-confidentiality-in-cayman-islands-arbitration-proceedings There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context Offshore and IFC In Your Court: Offshore Dispute Resolution Review News Team Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/67697/in-your-court-offshore-dispute-resolution-review This variety is reflected in the range of content from our team in this edition Offshore and IFC Carey Olsen promotes Arindam Madhuryya to partner News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83102/carey-olsen-promotes-arindam-madhuryya-to-partner Arindam joined Carey Olsen in 2014 People Moves Carey Olsen Bermuda celebrates qualification of two pupils News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83103/carey-olsen-bermuda-celebrates-qualification-of-two-pupils We are thrilled to congratulate Isabella and Padraic on their qualification People Moves Simmons strengthens SFD practice with hire of experienced partner News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83105/simmons-strengthens-sfd-practice-with-hire-of-experienced-partner Oliver joins the firm from Slaughter and May on 2 January People Moves Will Austin-Vautier takes the lead of Ogier's Channel Islands Employment and Immigration team News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83111/will-austin-vautier-takes-the-lead-of-ogieramp039s-channel-islands-employment-and-immigration-team Will, a highly experienced Jersey Advocate, has specialised in employment and related laws for more than 15 years People Moves Cooley Enhances Crypto and Fintech Litigation Capabilities News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83087/cooley-enhances-crypto-and-fintech-litigation-capabilities Brian has a broad civil and white collar criminal defense practice People Moves A&O Shearman expands U.S. fund finance practice with strategic partner hire in New York News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83089/aampampo-shearman-expands-us-fund-finance-practice-with-strategic-partner-hire-in-new-york Jan’s arrival represents a major milestone in the strategic expansion of A&O Shearman’s global fund finance business People Moves Harneys bolsters Luxembourg Investment Funds and Regulatory practices with new partner hire in Hong Kong News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83066/harneys-bolsters-luxembourg-investment-funds-and-regulatory-practices-with-new-partner-hire-in-hong-kong Stéphane has extensive experience advising clients across the APAC on a wide range of investment fund legal and regulatory matters. People Moves Harneys re-elects William Peake as Global Managing Partner News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83074/harneys-re-elects-william-peake-as-global-managing-partner Since his appointment in January 2023, William has steered the firm through a period of significant change following the sale of its fiduciary business in July 2024. People Moves HSF Kramer Elevates Five Lawyers to Partner in US News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83051/hsf-kramer-elevates-five-lawyers-to-partner-in-us All five are based in New York. People Moves Corporate Partner Alex Robertson Joins Kirkland & Ellis News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83054/corporate-partner-alex-robertson-joins-kirkland-ampamp-ellis Mr. Robertson advises private equity firms People Moves Kirkland Advises Ethos Capital on Continuation Vehicle for Identity Digital News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83104/kirkland-advises-ethos-capital-on-continuation-vehicle-for-identity-digital The transaction enables Ethos to support Identity Digital’s next stage of growth, while offering existing investors the opportunity for liquidity. Legal Advice A&O Shearman guides Bank of Montreal’s USD750 million medium-term notes offering News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83107/aampampo-shearman-guides-bank-of-montrealamprsquos-usd750-million-medium-term-notes-offering Bank of Montreal is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of CAD1.5 trillion as of October 31, 2025. Legal Advice Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Squadron Energy on innovative Clarke Creek Wind Farm financing News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83109/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-squadron-energy-on-innovative-clarke-creek-wind-farm-financing Clarke Creek Wind Farm produces enough electricity to power the equivalent of 330,000 Queensland homes and together with stage 2, will be one of the largest wind farms in Australia. Legal Advice Ogier's Corporate team advised on more than US$32 billion of publicly announced SPAC listings and de-SPAC transactions in 2025 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83110/ogieramp039s-corporate-team-advised-on-more-than-us32-billion-of-publicly-announced-spac-listings-and-de-spac-transactions-in-2025 Offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) remained the jurisdictions of choice for SPAC activity Legal Advice Hogan Lovells advises VIRTUS on its first data centre financing in Germany News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83118/hogan-lovells-advises-virtus-on-its-first-data-centre-financing-in-germany Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive legal advice to VIRTUS on all financing matters Legal Advice Maples Group Advises Jingdong Industrials’ HK$2.978 Billion Hong Kong IPO News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83082/maples-group-advises-jingdong-industrialsamprsquo-hk2978-billion-hong-kong-ipo A team of lawyers based in the firm’s Hong Kong office acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Jingdong Industrials. Legal Advice Carey Olsen advises on US$230 million SPAC IPO on Nasdaq News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83084/carey-olsen-advises-on-us230-million-spac-ipo-on-nasdaq The Company is sponsored by Orestes Fintiklis Legal Advice FCA discussion paper on expanding consumer access to investments News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83090/fca-discussion-paper-on-expanding-consumer-access-to-investments The FCA has recognised that its existing regulatory framework for retail investors could be adapted to rebalance risk and support investors on informed investing and risk-taking, after identifying that many consumers are not confident in investing and fin Legal Advice Paul Hastings Advises Andera Partners on the Sale of the Artemys Group News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83093/paul-hastings-advises-andera-partners-on-the-sale-of-the-artemys-group The completion of the transaction is expected by early 2026 Legal Advice Norton Rose Fulbright advises Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on UK pension employee benefits administration and services acquisition News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83098/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-arthur-j-gallagher-ampamp-co-on-uk-pension-employee-benefits-administration-and-services-acquisition Norton Rose Fulbright advised on all aspects of the transaction including structure, diligence and documentation. Legal Advice Zain & Co. ranked again in Chambers FinTech 2026 News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83119/zain-ampamp-co-ranked-again-in-chambers-fintech-2026 We express our sincerest thanks to our clients for their trust in us. FinTech Digital assets in 2026: From early days to regulated scale News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83065/digital-assets-in-2026-from-early-days-to-regulated-scale Clients are eager to see more global alignment that would reduce friction for cross-border operations. FinTech Saudi Arabia launches real estate tokenisation infrastructure News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83071/saudi-arabia-launches-real-estate-tokenisation-infrastructure Those who do this groundwork early on will gain a structural advantage over others exploring this new regulatory space. FinTech What a decade of tech tells us about future regulation News Team Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83044/what-a-decade-of-tech-tells-us-about-future-regulation Not every predicted trend has become a fixture. FinTech Cybersecurity in International Corporate Reorganizations: Strategic Impacts on Structure, Integration, and Risk News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83031/cybersecurity-in-international-corporate-reorganizations-strategic-impacts-on-structure-integration-and-risk Together, CRA and NIS2 form a comprehensive regime: one focused on product integrity, the other on enterprise operational resilience. FinTech The key challenges in digital assets: What is keeping leaders up at night? News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83012/the-key-challenges-in-digital-assets-what-is-keeping-leaders-up-at-night While compliance dominates the agenda, institutional clients are also motivated by positioning themselves. FinTech The global evolution of payments: why legal architecture matters more than ever News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82994/the-global-evolution-of-payments-why-legal-architecture-matters-more-than-ever Their conversation focused on the global evolution of payments. FinTech Appleby remains the only Isle of Man law firm to be ranked in Chambers Fintech 2026 Guide News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83002/appleby-remains-the-only-isle-of-man-law-firm-to-be-ranked-in-chambers-fintech-2026-guide Counsel Katherine Garrood is highlighted as an Associate to Watch FinTech Bermuda digital assets - Winter 2025 update News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83003/bermuda-digital-assets-winter-2025-update The BMA has continued to enhance and update applicable rules, regulations, codes of practice, statements of principles, and guidance FinTech Under 16s social media ban now in force in Australia News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83006/under-16s-social-media-ban-now-in-force-in-australia Platforms cannot rely on self-declaration of age by users alone, which is not considered sufficient to meet the obligation under the law. FinTech New standards for the energy transition: Hogan Lovells advises CEE Group on multibillion-euro repowering project News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/new-standards-for-the-energy-transition-hogan-lovells-advises-cee-group-on-multibillion-euro-repowering-project With this exemplary project, we are setting a clear milestone for the next generation of renewable energy assets Planet SOS Paul Hastings Advises W Power Storage Shareholders on up to €500 Million ICG Investment News Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83081/paul-hastings-advises-w-power-storage-shareholders-on-up-to-ampeuro500-million-icg-investment Partner Frederik Mühl led the Frankfurt-based Paul Hastings team Planet SOS Irish Revenue Updates Guidance on Territorial Scope of VAT Groups News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83058/irish-revenue-updates-guidance-on-territorial-scope-of-vat-groups The change is particularly relevant to businesses in the financial services sector, which often have limited ability to recover input VAT. Planet SOS Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83040/australia-revises-renewable-energy-forecasts-for-wind-and-transmissions By contrast, AEMO now expects that 2GW of grid-scale solar will be needed by 2030 Planet SOS UK financial firms face tough new climate risk rules from Bank of England News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83014/uk-financial-firms-face-tough-new-climate-risk-rules-from-bank-of-england The PRA notes in the statement the new expectations on firms are aimed at helping to build resilience against climate-related risks and strengthen their risk management capabilities. Planet SOS Planning policy is evolving to address wake loss risk for offshore wind projects News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82955/planning-policy-is-evolving-to-address-wake-loss-risk-for-offshore-wind-projects The updated draft EN-3 avoids adding more hurdles to, and asks of, the planning process, in the form of assessments and strict design considerations Planet SOS Eversheds Sutherland helps power ILOS Energy’s solar portfolio in Ireland News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82956/eversheds-sutherland-helps-power-ilos-energyamprsquos-solar-portfolio-in-ireland The new 500-acre solar farm began in April Planet SOS Hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82822/hydrogenamprsquos-role-in-the-clean-energy-transition As governments and businesses race toward net-zero targets, hydrogen offers a versatile solution that could reshape energy systems for decades to come. Planet SOS New UK standard for sustainability assurance launched News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82724/new-uk-standard-for-sustainability-assurance-launched The new standard has been drawn up after consultations with stakeholders, professional bodies and investors, who backed it as a voluntary measure. Planet SOS Government eyes change from RPI to CPI for green energy schemes News Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82710/government-eyes-change-from-rpi-to-cpi-for-green-energy-schemes “Any adverse impact on forecasted revenues could be difficult to forget among the generator and investor communities.” Planet SOS French Supreme Court shifts position on jurisdiction clauses News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/83063/french-supreme-court-shifts-position-on-jurisdiction-clauses These clauses are a common feature in financial agreements and typically allow lenders to sue borrowers in multiple jurisdictions but restrict borrowers to litigate in one designated court. Court Cases Second Circuit Poised to Rule on What Law Applies to Consumer Wire Fraud News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82979/second-circuit-poised-to-rule-on-what-law-applies-to-consumer-wire-fraud In an appeal being closely watched by the financial services industry, the Second Circuit is now set to decide, as a matter of first impression, whether the EFTA applies in the context of wire transfer fraud. Court Cases Dentons Secures Dismissal on All Charges Against David Rawson and Recycled Earth in Environmental Case News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82941/dentons-secures-dismissal-on-all-charges-against-david-rawson-and-recycled-earth-in-environmental-case In plain terms, the environmental case against Mr. Rawson and Recycled Earth is over, and they have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Court Cases English courts continue to set tone on WFO enforcement News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82905/english-courts-continue-to-set-tone-on-wfo-enforcement The court unanimously upheld an earlier decision by the Supreme Court in a similar case that no such defence is available. Court Cases NSW case confirms when a de facto director can be held liable for insolvent trading News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82845/nsw-case-confirms-when-a-de-facto-director-can-be-held-liable-for-insolvent-trading Central to the decision was whether Anthony Azizi was also a de facto director of Trinco. Court Cases Clarity in chaos: Singapore court ruling highlights risks in family asset arrangements News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82792/clarity-in-chaos-singapore-court-ruling-highlights-risks-in-family-asset-arrangements For families, particularly those with more complex holding arrangements, the court's analysis offers critical, actionable insights. Court Cases Safe and secure: Jersey Royal Court offers guidance on its security law in case of Rassmal Investments LLC News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82798/safe-and-secure-jersey-royal-court-offers-guidance-on-its-security-law-in-case-of-rassmal-investments-llc Rassmal made a number of claims, principally against ASG. In this article, we focus on the claims made in respect of the Law. Court Cases UK Supreme Court overrules 'Deemed Fulfilment' Principle – What does this mean for Hong Kong contractual obligations News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82758/uk-supreme-court-overrules-amp039deemed-fulfilmentamp039-principle-ampndash-what-does-this-mean-for-hong-kong-contractual-obligations Parties contracting under Hong Kong law should be aware that the outcome may depend on the specific facts and the Hong Kong court’s approach to the prevention principle. Court Cases BVI Court Appoints Liquidators to Foreign Dissolved Company News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82739/bvi-court-appoints-liquidators-to-foreign-dissolved-company The Claimants’ position was that AICO Bahrain had a clear and compelling connection to the BVI Court Cases High stakes, higher standards: Navigating duty of care in financial services News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/82752/high-stakes-higher-standards-navigating-duty-of-care-in-financial-services In order to facilitate Madam Xu's investment, the Plaintiff sought the assistance of the 1st Defendant Court Cases