Managers of Wealth - Legal https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:44:28 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://legal.managersofwealth.com/ https://legal.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Legal KohanaPHP Cayman holding companies: a strategic tool for GCC families managing global wealth News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85630/cayman-holding-companies-a-strategic-tool-for-gcc-families-managing-global-wealth Importantly, they can also operate alongside regional solutions, particularly DIFC Prescribed Companies, to create a coherent cross-border structuring framework. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Ropes & Gray Advised HarbourVest on Acquisition of FNZ Bank as Part of a Consortium Led by Advent News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85632/ropes-ampamp-gray-advised-harbourvest-on-acquisition-of-fnz-bank-as-part-of-a-consortium-led-by-advent The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2027, subject to customary regulatory and other approvals. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office Making Hong Kong a better global wealth management hub – Further improvements to Hong Kong’s Unified Funds and Carried Interest Tax Exemption Regimes News Team Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85497/making-hong-kong-a-better-global-wealth-management-hub-ampndash-further-improvements-to-hong-kongamprsquos-unified-funds-and-carried-interest-tax-exemption-regimes The Bill introduces significant enhancements to the tax regimes applicable to funds, family-owned investment holding vehicles and carried interest. Wealth, Trusts and Family Office 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 Three procurement models will shape infrastructure delivery in Hong Kong into the 2030s News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85752/three-procurement-models-will-shape-infrastructure-delivery-in-hong-kong-into-the-2030s The Hong Kong SAR administration has returned to PPP models because it faces a new generation of capital-intensive infrastructure requirements that public budgets alone cannot fund, particularly in transport and smart city applications. Government Regulation Ninth Circuit Holds FSIA Gives U.S. Courts Jurisdiction to Confirm Arbitral Awards Against Foreign Sovereigns Without U.S. Nexus News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85759/ninth-circuit-holds-fsia-gives-us-courts-jurisdiction-to-confirm-arbitral-awards-against-foreign-sovereigns-without-us-nexus The decision may make it easier for award creditors to pursue confirmation of foreign arbitral awards against sovereigns and state-owned entities under the New York Convention within the Ninth Circuit. Government Regulation BMA Introduces Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Key Persons News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85763/bma-introduces-police-clearance-certificate-requirement-for-key-persons This includes new applications, appointments and notifications of changes to a Key Person submitted on or after 1 October 2026 that require BMA vetting. Government Regulation Guernsey's Director Registration Regime News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85732/guernseyamp039s-director-registration-regime There are various exemptions to the licensing requirement Government Regulation Representing Thoma Bravo on Accelerant take private transaction valued at more than $4bn News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85740/representing-thoma-bravo-on-accelerant-take-private-transaction-valued-at-more-than-4bn We are serving as Cayman Islands counsel to Thoma Bravo. Government Regulation De Brauw contributes to 2026 edition of Chambers Climate Change Regulation guide News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85741/de-brauw-contributes-to-2026-edition-of-chambers-climate-change-regulation-guide De Brauw has authored a chapter covering climate change regulation in the Netherlands continuing contributions made in previous years. Government Regulation FCA reforms may offer SIPP market clarity, consistency and consumer confidence News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85742/fca-reforms-may-offer-sipp-market-clarity-consistency-and-consumer-confidence The FCA’s aim with its proposed changes is to help improve consistency across this part of the SIPP market and reduce the risk of consumers being exposed to scams, fraud or bogus investments Government Regulation The Seychelles Financial Services Authority IBC Restrictions Reminder: Circular No. 5 of 2026 and What It Signals for Seychelles IBCs News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85716/the-seychelles-financial-services-authority-ibc-restrictions-reminder-circular-no-5-of-2026-and-what-it-signals-for-seychelles-ibcs For corporate service providers, registered agents, and cross-border advisers, treating this notice as routine administrative circularisation would be a serious miscalculation. Government Regulation Directions, deliberation and privacy: Beddoe relief under Guernsey's amended trust law News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85727/directions-deliberation-and-privacy-beddoe-relief-under-guernseyamp039s-amended-trust-law While the proposed amendments have been debated and approved, the legislation has not yet been drafted and so we await the exact wording of the amendments. Government Regulation Bedell Cristin partner welcomes move to open up US market for Guernsey insurance sector News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85703/bedell-cristin-partner-welcomes-move-to-open-up-us-market-for-guernsey-insurance-sector The move has been supported by the States of Guernsey and by the Guernsey International Insurance Association. Government Regulation UK tax adviser registration: New regulations confirm deferral for investment managers News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85638/uk-tax-adviser-registration-new-regulations-confirm-deferral-for-investment-managers HM Treasury has now made Regulations setting out the dates for the introduction of the UK tax adviser registration regime. Tax The most common flag registration jurisdictions: key advantages, disadvantages, and tax implications News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85622/the-most-common-flag-registration-jurisdictions-key-advantages-disadvantages-and-tax-implications Alongside the increasing level of attention from tax and customs authorities, it is also evident that certain structures regarded as particularly favourable may subsequently become subject to audits or challenges Tax Family trust distribution tax amnesty: halfway mark reminder News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85628/family-trust-distribution-tax-amnesty-halfway-mark-reminder The general interest charge (GIC) imposed on FTDT liabilities also ceased to be tax deductible from 1 July 2025. Tax China's new offshore trust tax guidance: Considerations for existing offshore trusts News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85601/chinaamp039s-new-offshore-trust-tax-guidance-considerations-for-existing-offshore-trusts This briefing provides a high-level overview of the reported developments from an offshore law perspective and highlights considerations for clients with existing offshore trust structures. Tax Guernsey’s economic substance requirements News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85554/guernseyamprsquos-economic-substance-requirements The Substance Regulations impose economic substance requirements on certain bodies that have income arising from a relevant activity. Tax Jennifer Best and Imke Gerdes Examine Proposed Public Country-by-Country Reporting in Bloomberg Tax News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85544/jennifer-best-and-imke-gerdes-examine-proposed-public-country-by-country-reporting-in-bloomberg-tax They discuss how the legislation would expand transparency obligations beyond existing confidential reporting frameworks and how it would potentially interact with existing public reporting frameworks. Tax Benjamin Homo Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Tax Law in France News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85515/benjamin-homo-named-ampquotlawyer-of-the-yearampquot-in-tax-law-in-france This recognition also reflects the strength of the team. As Benjamin puts it, "Tax is a team sport, especially in transactions." Tax 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 Withers lawyers featured in Best Lawyers® 2027 US rankings News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85757/withers-lawyers-featured-in-best-lawyersampreg-2027-us-rankings The 2027 accolades also include two lawyers named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Litigation Comment, Analysis & Research More than 40 Baker McKenzie lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Competition 2026 News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85758/more-than-40-baker-mckenzie-lawyers-recognized-in-lexology-index-competition-2026 We remain very excited for our colleagues and team and look forward to continuing to work together daily to serve our clients. Comment, Analysis & Research Appleby receives firm and individual nominations in the 2027 Citywealth IFC Awards News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85764/appleby-receives-firm-and-individual-nominations-in-the-2027-citywealth-ifc-awards Now in its twentieth year, the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards were established to highlight the excellence of the advisers and managers in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres. Comment, Analysis & Research Three Carey Olsen partners recognised among top offshore litigators in Asia News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85734/three-carey-olsen-partners-recognised-among-top-offshore-litigators-in-asia Carey Olsen has more lawyers featured in this year's list than any other firm. Comment, Analysis & Research Carey Olsen shortlisted for Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards 2026 News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85717/carey-olsen-shortlisted-for-offshore-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-asia-legal-awards-2026 The winners of the Asia Legal Awards 2026 will be announced at an awards ceremony in Singapore on 10 September 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research Dispute Resolution experts Oliver Payne and Zhao Rong Ooi have been featured in Asian Legal Business' ALB Top Offshore Litigators 2026 list. News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85725/dispute-resolution-experts-oliver-payne-and-zhao-rong-ooi-have-been-featured-in-asian-legal-businessamp039-alb-top-offshore-litigators-2026-list Oliver and Zhao Rong are two of only 10 practitioners who have been recognised in this year’s list. Comment, Analysis & Research Four Partners Recognized as “Top 250 Women in Litigation” by Benchmark Litigation News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85711/four-partners-recognized-as-ampldquotop-250-women-in-litigationamprdquo-by-benchmark-litigation Alli was also named one of the “Top 10 Women Litigators in the U.S.” Renowned for our experience in complex litigation and arbitration, Kirkland’s litigation t Comment, Analysis & Research Five Mayer Brown partners named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85684/five-mayer-brown-partners-named-2026-bti-client-service-all-stars The annual rankings are drawn from more than 350 in-depth, independent interviews with top legal decision-makers at some of the world's leading companies. Comment, Analysis & Research Holland & Knight Maintains Top Rankings in First-Half M&A League Tables News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85688/holland-ampamp-knight-maintains-top-rankings-in-first-half-mampampa-league-tables Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors. Comment, Analysis & Research Dentons Hong Kong Nigel Chan Recognised as an Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Rising Star 2026 News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85693/dentons-hong-kong-nigel-chan-recognised-as-an-asian-legal-business-hong-kong-rising-star-2026 This recognition follows Nigel’s inclusion in the LexisNexis 40 under 40 HKSAR List 2025 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 Seatrium and Ultra Electronics News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85744/seatrium-and-ultra-electronics A new era for Deferred Prosecution Agreements – what do corporate entities need to know? Money Laundering and AML 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 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 Dentons Health Care practice welcomes FDA partner Michael Hinckle News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85750/dentons-health-care-practice-welcomes-fda-partner-michael-hinckle Hinckle advises pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and other life science industry clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. People Moves DLA Piper further strengthens global investigations and litigation platform with leading litigator Eric Bruce News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85754/dla-piper-further-strengthens-global-investigations-and-litigation-platform-with-leading-litigator-eric-bruce Bruce advises global corporations, boards of directors, and senior executives on some of their most significant enforcement matters, regulatory challenges, and cross-border litigation issues. People Moves Stephenson harwood strengthens Singapore Finance practice with addition of Zhi Chao Chor News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85755/stephenson-harwood-strengthens-singapore-finance-practice-with-addition-of-zhi-chao-chor He joins the firm from Penningtons Manches Cooper. People Moves Norton Rose Fulbright expands global insurance practice with addition of leading New York coverage disputes partner News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85735/norton-rose-fulbright-expands-global-insurance-practice-with-addition-of-leading-new-york-coverage-disputes-partner Ned Kirk’s arrival enhances the firm’s global insurance team and builds on its complex coverage offering, including financial lines, directors and officers liability and representations-and-warranties insurance People Moves Timothy Clark joins White & Case as a partner in New York News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85736/timothy-clark-joins-white-ampamp-case-as-a-partner-in-new-york He brings deep knowledge of evolving financial regulations, including the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. People Moves Utah Business selects five Mayer Brown partners for its 2026 Legal Elite list News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85737/utah-business-selects-five-mayer-brown-partners-for-its-2026-legal-elite-list The recognition reflects the breadth of Mayer Brown's Utah-based talent and the firm's continued commitment to delivering exceptional counsel to clients across industries. People Moves Freshfields appoints Craig Annis as Chief Brand and Communications Officer News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85730/freshfields-appoints-craig-annis-as-chief-brand-and-communications-officer Annis will lead Freshfields' global brand, communications and reputation agenda, working closely with the firm's leadership and its global business development teams. People Moves Two Caymanian Attorneys Begin Next Chapter with Maples Group News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85700/two-caymanian-attorneys-begin-next-chapter-with-maples-group New admissions strengthen the firm’s Finance and Corporate teams and reflect its continued investment in developing Caymanian lawyers. People Moves Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer welcomes expert infrastructure partner Marcus Davenport to the firm News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85701/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-welcomes-expert-infrastructure-partner-marcus-davenport-to-the-firm More than 200 partners operate in the energy and infrastructure sectors across the firm globally. People Moves Real estate lawyer joins Bedell Cristin's Jersey Property Law team as senior associate News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85702/real-estate-lawyer-joins-bedell-cristinamp039s-jersey-property-law-team-as-senior-associate She has been recognised by Legal 500 for the quality of her advice, and has onshore experience, having practised for three years with a leading law firm in Edinburgh. People Moves DOJ’s New Fraud Division Issues Plan to Rapidly Grow and to Focus on Five Priority Areas News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85749/dojamprsquos-new-fraud-division-issues-plan-to-rapidly-grow-and-to-focus-on-five-priority-areas The rule establishing the Division is scheduled to be published on August 18, 2026. Legal Advice Dentons recognised in 2026 Doyle's Guide Hong Kong Rankings News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85751/dentons-recognised-in-2026-doyleamp039s-guide-hong-kong-rankings These rankings highlight the breadth and depth of talent within Dentons' Hong Kong office and underscore the Firm's continued commitment to delivering strategic Legal Advice Kirkland Advises Vista Equity Partners on Acquisition of Quantios News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85753/kirkland-advises-vista-equity-partners-on-acquisition-of-quantios Kirkland & Ellis advised Vista Equity Partners on the acquisition of Quantios, a leading provider of SaaS solutions to the global trust and corporate services industry, from Hg Capital and EQT. Legal Advice Bird & Bird advises Gulf International Minerals Ltd on it reverse takeover by Vast Resources plc News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85756/bird-ampamp-bird-advises-gulf-international-minerals-ltd-on-it-reverse-takeover-by-vast-resources-plc The joint venture with the Government of Tajikistan owns four gold mines, a processing plant and two tailings deposits in northern Tajikistan. Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises Macquarie Asset Management on its agreement to divest stakes in Polish fibre infrastructure owner and telecommunications operator News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85760/clifford-chance-advises-macquarie-asset-management-on-its-agreement-to-divest-stakes-in-polish-fibre-infrastructure-owner-and-telecommunications-operator The broader team included Natalia Hartung, Kacper Bardan, Kamila Świerk, Adam Szyndler and Jakub Seweryn in Warsaw and Ross Nixon in London Legal Advice Clifford Chance advises lenders on financing for Intersnack’s take private of Utz Brands News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85761/clifford-chance-advises-lenders-on-financing-for-intersnackamprsquos-take-private-of-utz-brands The financing forms part of approximately $920 million cash provided as consideration for the transaction by Intersnack Group. Legal Advice Cayman Islands new AML Rule and new Sanctions Rule - practical guide for Investment Funds News Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85762/cayman-islands-new-aml-rule-and-new-sanctions-rule-practical-guide-for-investment-funds The new AML Rule and Sanctions Rule apply to all CIMA-registered or licensed investment funds Legal Advice GDPR data breach notification template criticisms ‘legitimate’, says expert News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85738/gdpr-data-breach-notification-template-criticisms-amplsquolegitimateamprsquo-says-expert Under Article 33 of the GDPR, organisations are obliged to disclose certain personal data breaches to data protection authorities and affected individuals. Legal Advice Ukrainians sue US manufacturer over use of tech by Russian drone ‘hunters’ News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85739/ukrainians-sue-us-manufacturer-over-use-of-tech-by-russian-drone-amplsquohuntersamprsquo The case comes at a time where manufacturers globally are producing increasingly sophisticated, connected, products, harnessing the power of AI and other digital technologies. Legal Advice Mourant Governance Services celebrates Impact 100 success News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85743/mourant-governance-services-celebrates-impact-100-success The Impact 100 Awards are dedicated to recognising the people and teams shaping the future of the governance profession. Legal Advice Latham Named a Top Cybersecurity and Data Law Firm in Asia News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85722/latham-named-a-top-cybersecurity-and-data-law-firm-in-asia The firm was recognized for our market-leading cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. FinTech Munich court rises to prominence in AI copyright litigation News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85651/munich-court-rises-to-prominence-in-ai-copyright-litigation The court further considered that the reproduction of the copyright protected music by Suno did not fall within the text and data mining exception contained in German, and EU, copyright law either. FinTech Technology and private lending set to drive EMEA loan market future, finds research News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85668/technology-and-private-lending-set-to-drive-emea-loan-market-future-finds-research The growing focus on AI and making use of automated decision making in lending processes will be a significant factor by 2040 FinTech A&O Shearman represents FNZ on the sale of FNZ Bank to Advent News Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85585/aampampo-shearman-represents-fnz-on-the-sale-of-fnz-bank-to-advent The divestment is consistent with FNZ's strategy of focusing on its core wealth management technology business and serving large financial institutions at scale. FinTech Macfarlanes adopts AI-Powered Automation Platform ProVision News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85545/macfarlanes-adopts-ai-powered-automation-platform-provision This partnership reflects our broader aims to deliver AI-enhanced services in fund formation as well as for our clients in other areas, producing innovative solutions to cater to clients’ specific legal needs. FinTech Use of electronic signatures by a Guernsey company News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85522/use-of-electronic-signatures-by-a-guernsey-company There may be practical difficulties if a witness to any signature is required, and the witness is unable to be in the same physical place as the signatory. FinTech Bermuda’s digital asset foresight bearing fruit News Team Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85488/bermudaamprsquos-digital-asset-foresight-bearing-fruit Employment and wider local opportunities must also be considered among the benefits of growth in the space. FinTech 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 Law Society publishes new climate change guidance for in-house legal counsel News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85731/law-society-publishes-new-climate-change-guidance-for-in-house-legal-counsel Board directors should also be mindful that their fiduciary duties under the Companies Act 2006 Planet SOS CRU clarifies enforcement penalty approach for regulated energy firms News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85713/cru-clarifies-enforcement-penalty-approach-for-regulated-energy-firms The publication follows two rounds of public consultation and establishes the methodology the regulator will apply when calculating financial penalties under its administrative sanctions regime. Planet SOS Linklaters advises on Juniper Green Energy’s IPO in India News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85696/linklaters-advises-on-juniper-green-energyamprsquos-ipo-in-india The Linklaters team was led by partner and Head of India Practice Amit Singh and counsel Joseph Wolpin. Planet SOS Why energy is now the deciding factor for data centre development in Australia News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85518/why-energy-is-now-the-deciding-factor-for-data-centre-development-in-australia For developers, energy and water are no longer peripheral operational considerations. Planet SOS 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 No jurisdiction to wind up a company ex parte: Cayman Court of Appeal rules in latest PetroSaudi judgment News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85715/no-jurisdiction-to-wind-up-a-company-ex-parte-cayman-court-of-appeal-rules-in-latest-petrosaudi-judgment The Court of Appeal also significantly restricted the circumstances in which an unliquidated fraud or tort claimant can petition as a contingent creditor. Court Cases Court warns of privilege challenge ‘chilling effect’ on investigations News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85609/court-warns-of-privilege-challenge-amplsquochilling-effectamprsquo-on-investigations “The judgment recognises that investigation firms and enquiry agents can play an important role in obtaining documentary evidence, especially in circumstances where the alleged fraudster is unlikely to voluntarily provide information or may seek to Court Cases Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement for Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85546/luxembourg-court-confirms-armamprsquos-length-remuneration-tax-requirement-for-undisclosed-intra-group-counter-guarantee In a judgment dated 18 March 2026 (No. 48905), the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal administratif – the “Court”) ruled on the tax consequences of an undisclosed counter-guarantee within an intra-group financing structure. Court Cases UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85523/uk-high-court-orders-amppound11-million-distribution-and-makes-landmark-cost-ruling-in-investment-bank-special-administration The court also found that, despite spending over a year developing the application, no substantive progress had been made towards achieving the objectives of the special administration in the meantime, including the return of client assets. Court Cases The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards. News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85534/the-bvi-courtamprsquos-insolvency-jurisdiction-is-frequently-engaged-in-the-enforcement-of-foreign-judgment-debts-and-arbitral-awards The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards. Court Cases Drelle: UK Supreme Court confirms unrecognised foreign judgments can support bankruptcy petitions News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://legal.managersofwealth.com/article/85510/drelle-uk-supreme-court-confirms-unrecognised-foreign-judgments-can-support-bankruptcy-petitions Creditors in both jurisdictions can now rely on unrecognised foreign judgments when seeking access to insolvency remedies. Court Cases 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