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Carey Olsen advised Inflexion on the establishment of its new 2010 Buyout Fund. Graham Hall is noted for his ‘depth of experience’; Ben Morgan is ‘another high flyer’; and Tom Carey is, for one client, ‘the best lawyer in Guernsey’. Andrew Boyce is also recommended. Christopher Anderson joined from Bedell Cristin.

Mourant Ozannes acted as Guernsey counsel for John Laing Infrastructure Fund in connection with the establishment of a new registered close-ended collective investment scheme. Paul Christopher ‘provides thorough advice’, and team head Gavin Farrell is also recommended.

Ogier acted as Guernsey legal adviser on the establishment of World Shariah Funds PCC as a Class B collective investment scheme in Guernsey. Caroline Chan, Nick Gamble and Roger Le Tissier are highly rated. Managing partner William Simpson is ‘thorough in his responses’.

Babbé advised on new investment products to be offered to offshore clients. Stuart Tyler provides ‘clear advice’, and Keith Bell is also a key figure.

Collas Crill advised on the launch of a new Class B open-ended fund structure investing in companies operating in gold, other precious metals and basic materials, marking one of the few launches involving new promoters to take place in 2010. Ian Kirk and Jason Romer are key contacts. Sean Cheong has relocated to Singapore to head the firm’s new office there.

AO HALL acted for Confiance as promoter and manager of a new closed-ended protected cell company designed to act as an umbrella fund structure for a number of film product funds. Sam Shires is a principal contact.

Appleby’s Guernsey start-up office is appreciated for its ‘freshness, teamwork and international coverage’. Barney Lee ‘always gives efficient timescales for responses, and meets or betters them’. Helen Crossley is a key practitioner.

Bedell Cristin assisted with the launch of a registered closed-ended fund to be listed on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange. Mark Helyar is recommended.

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  • Response to Consultation on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes Regulations 2012

    We are a firm of advocates practising in Guernsey and regularly advise on issues arising from pension arrangements established or administered from Guernsey. Based on our experience and interaction with our clients, we are writing to you in response to HMRC’s invitation to consult on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 (the “Draft Regulations”) issued by HMRC on 6 December 2011.
    - Carey Olsen

  • MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GUIDE 2012 INVESTMENT FUNDS

    Guernsey
    - Carey Olsen

  • The Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 – Update

    Responding to HMRC’S proposed changes for Guernsey QROPS
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Companies Law - Office of the Registrar of Companies

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of our clients in connection with the provisions relevant to the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the “Companies Law”).
    - Ogier

  • Overseas Restraint Orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect

    The Royal Court has ruled that restraint orders obtained in Guernsey on requests from foreign authorities can only apply to assets located in the Bailiwick, striking down the extra-territorial effect of a restraint order obtained at the request of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.
    - Mourant Ozannes

  • QROP Schemes - The Pertinent Issues

    Whilst many trustees and providers are now familiar with the QROPS regime, as schemes mature and members seek to avail themselves of the funds in their schemes in various ways, important questions are arising in relation to matters as diverse as the level and age on which benefits can be taken, how to align Guernsey and English taxation requirements and what restrictions apply in respect of investments and the granting of loans.
    - Carey Olsen

  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

    Global Overview Mark Moedritzer and Kay C Whittaker Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • A Guide to Funds and Private Equity in Guernsey

    Table of Contents Introduction to Guernsey 1 About Carey Olsen 2 Fund Regulations in Brief 2 Investment Business 3 Collective Investment Schemes 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Qualifying Investor Funds

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of clients considering establishing a fund under the laws of Guernsey. It is intended to provide only a summary of the main legal requirements and general principles applicable to establishing a fund in Guernsey and it is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope. It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.
    - Ogier

  • Code of Corporate Governance

    Introduction The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the GFSC) has recently issued the final form of the Code of Corporate Governance for the Finance Sector (the Code) which will take effect from 1 January 2012. Its stated purpose is to provide boards and individual directors with "a framework for sound systems of company governance".
    - Ogier

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