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Investing trust or foundation assets: a detailed comparison and risk analysis
In the continuing economic turmoil, trustees and foundation councils have to be more mindful than ever of the manner in which they invest assets. Collas Crill outline why it is so essential for trustees and foundations councils to understand their investment powers, duties, and investment policies.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
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An overview of the Cayman Islands' new IP regime
As part of a suite of legislation aimed at facilitating the diversification of the local economy, the Cayman Islands has enacted the Patents and Trade Marks Law 2011, effective 7 December 2011. Mourant Ozannes outlines the principle improvements over the previous IP regime.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 May 2012 | Practice Area: Patents
Green shoots at last? A snapshot of the global funds industry
Following a boost in US investor confidence, the metrics for the global funds industry are now better than they have been for a long time. This briefing reports on the current state of global markets; and outlines some of the opportunities and risks a funds resurgence brings.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Please Mr Postman: are letters of wishes enforceable?
Letters of wishes are typically used in relation to discretionary trusts in order to guide a trustee as to how the settlor would wish them to exercise their discretions. This briefing discusses two Jersey cases to discuss some of the issues surrounding letters of wishes in general.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 02 May 2012 | Practice Area: Succession Planning and Trusts
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Having your cake and eating it: how to retain settlor control in BVI and Cayman trust structures
In recent years there has been a growing demand in offshore jurisdictions for more innovative and user-friendly trust solutions. This briefing outlines how the BVI and Cayman Islands have sought to meet this demand via specific legislative amendments to classic trust principles.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Succession Planning and Trusts
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Weavering's legacy: top housekeeping tips for investment managers and fund promoters
Despite being unremarkable in terms of general legal significance, the Weavering case provided a perfect opportunity to illustrate how not to be a fund director. This briefing from Harneys outlines how the judgment provides a clear common sense guide on what to avoid.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 27 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
How a dramatic increase in private lending is helping Jersey's property sector to weather the recession
Jersey's property finance market has changed significantly since the downturn of the property market. This article considers the current state of the market for both individuals and corporates and asks whether the private loan is increasingly being seen as an alternative to mainstream lending.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 19 April 2012 | Practice Area: Property Finance
Free standing relief - a review of "Black Swan" orders in the BVI
It has been almost three years since the Black Swan case brought about substantial change to BVI law. In this detailed article, Harneys' Phillip Kite and Claire Robey set out where BVI law now stands in this important area.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 17 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Using a "cash box" company in Jersey - how and why it works
This briefing from Collas Crill summarises the ways in which a UK public company listed on the London Stock Exchange or AIM may raise money using a Jersey company ‘cash box' company, either by a placing of its shares or through the use of a convertible bond.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
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Focus on Guernsey - a general overview for fund managers
This article discusses Guernsey as a fund domicile and in particular, its growing relationship with the Middle East and North Africa region and the products based there. Amongst the areas covered are the type of funds attracted to Guernsey and what Guernsey is doing to attract MENA fund managers.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
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