Cayman Islands latest jurisdiction to unveil foundations legislation
By: Helen Burggraf From International Investment Cayman Islands latest jurisdiction to unveil foundations legislation The Cayman Islands has brought into force new legislation allowing for the creation of “foundation companies”, in what experts there are hoping will enable companies established…
Collas Crill supports Cayman Finance student education and work experience programme
Offshore law firm Collas Crill has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting local Cayman Islands students with their career development goals through its summer internship programme. For the second year the firm has offered two students quality career development…
Butterfield employees around the world participate in coastal cleanup
George Town, Grand Cayman—19 September 2017: Employees of Butterfield Group companies around the world joined forces with local environmental groups to take part in the International Costal Clean-Up on Saturday, 16 September 2017. 267 Butterfield team members cleared 113 bags…
Ogier wins International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards
Ogier was named International Legal Team of the Year at the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards last night. The firm scooped the award in the mid-sized law firm category at an industry event at the Westminster Plaza Park Hotel in…
Cricket: Cayman Islands lose to Qatar and to Guernsey
Germany clinch thriller; Jersey, Italy cruise to wins From ESPNcricinfo Germany marked their return to WCL Division Five for the first time in nine years with a nail-biting one-wicket win over Ghana. Chasing a target of 159 to win, Germany…
Cricket: Cayman Islands to play Qatar in opener in SA
Qatar reach SA for ICC WCL Division 5 challenge From The Peninsular Qatar Qatar national cricket team yesterday arrived in South Africa to take part in the ICC World Cricket League – Division 5 tournament. The tournament will be held…
Aviation Lawyer Boyer-Cartwright: ‘Sign Cape Town Treaty to enable Int’l Airline Registry for Bahamas while industry booming’
By Diane Philips & Associates From The Bahamas Weekly The Bahamas is well poised to becoming the world’s newest international aircraft registry, a move that holds “immeasurable long-term economic benefits,” according to a leading aviation attorney. “The Bahamas is closer…
Cayman Islands: Collas Crill advises on multi-million buyout
Collas Crill has advised Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation on its acquisition of Quintel Cayman, Ltd. by way of statutory merger with Cirtek’s Cayman subsidiary, Cirtek Cayman Ltd valued at approximately $77million. Founded in the Philippines and listed on the Philippines…
Ogier nominated for hat-trick of Citywealth IFC awards
From Ogier Ogier has been nominated for Law Firm of the Year for the Caribbean, Guernsey and Jersey at the prestigious Citywealth International Finance Centre Awards. The hat-trick of nominations came after the firm was named Law Firm of the…
The Netherlands is world’s biggest conduit to offshore tax havens: research
The Netherlands is the biggest conduit to offshore tax havens in the world, with almost a quarter of fiscal constructions having a Dutch link, according to researchers at a specialist unit at the University of Amsterdam. ‘Only five big countries…