Category: Finance & Business
Partner at Hanson Renouf is the only lawyer in Jersey invited to attend prestigious conference
Advocate Barbara Corbett from Hanson Renouf will be attending an international family law conference in Salzburg from 22nd – 25th May. The International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers brings together experienced family lawyers from across the globe to exchange ideas, information and good practice about international family law. The prestigious conference allows lawyers and judges from [...]
Appleby Associate passes STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes
Appleby, one of the world’s largest offshore providers of legal, fiduciary and administration services, is pleased to announce Associate Adam Cole, a member of the Contentious Trust sub-team, has obtained a distinction in his STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes exam, the first STEP qualification which looks at trusts from a contentious angle. Adam said [...]
Lieutenant Governor officially opens PBI’s new premises
His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood officially opened Permanent Bank International’s (PBI) new premises at Hillary House on Prospect Hill, Douglas. His Excellency attended the launch event on May 2 and unveiled a plaque in the reception area to commemorate the occasion. The official launch was attended by PBI clients and suppliers. Honoured [...]
Capital spending within budget
The Treasury Minister Mr Eddie Teare MHK has announced that capital spending by Government Departments during the last financial year has been contained within the overall Budget agreed by Tynwald. At the May sitting of Tynwald, Mr Teare will table a r…
Appleby Reports Offshore M&A Activity for Q1 2013
While the first quarter of 2013 saw the lowest number of deals in the offshore region since Q1 2008, the offshore M&A market has performed better than the global average, according to a report released today by Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. The latest edition of [...]
Appleby Reports Offshore M&A Activity for Q1 2013
While the first quarter of 2013 saw the lowest number of deals in the offshore region since Q1 2008, the offshore M&A market has performed better than the global average, according to a report released today by Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. The latest edition of [...]
Jersey judges approach to trusts vindicated by the English Supreme Court
In a defeat for the UK tax man, the highest court in the English legal system, the Supreme Court (previously known as the House of Lords) has decided in favour of the Royal Court of Jersey’s approach to trusts on the issue of mistake. The Supreme Court handed down its judgment in two cases, Futter [...]
Stanley Gibbons expand into Singapore
Jersey based Stanley Gibbons has opened a new office in Singapore, just 18 months after establishing its first Asia office in Hong Kong. The stamp collecting and investments company opened the office in response to the growing demand from wealthy investors in the region who are looking to diversify their portfolios. There is also a [...]
Carey Olsen advises Silverfleet Capital on £50 million Ipes buyout
Carey Olsen has provided Channel Islands-specific corporate and regulatory advice to Silverfleet Capital in its £50 million buyout of leading fund administration and private equity specialists, Ipes, from RJD Partners. The firm drew on its group expertise for the buyout fielding a pan-Channel Islands legal team led by partners Tom Carey in Guernsey and Guy [...]
New partnership as Avondale Solutions expands offering in UK
Avondale Solutions has announced a new partnership with Elizabeth Ackers, a UK based consultant, to extend their offering of business consultancy and directorship services further into the UK market. The move sees Avondale’s senior team grow to four and the firm now provides expert advice for fund and trust businesses in Guernsey, the UK and [...]
