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The October merger of leading offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services provider Appleby with one of the Isle of Man’s largest law firms Dickinson Cruickshank, is viewed by both firms as producing a dramatic expansion of their international reach.

Pension rights are very often an important marital resource which should be given careful consideration by any divorcing couple.

The Companies and Business Names etc Bill 2012 has recently received its third reading in the Legislative Council.

From the landlord at a popular Douglas drinking hole to the Lieutenant Governor, everyone is talking about digital currency and the potentially huge benefits to the Island.

One of the fundamental principles of company law is that a lawfully incorporated company has a legal personality and identity that is separate from its directors or shareholders.

Trusts offer a tried and tested fiscal vehicle for those seeking to split the legal title and equitable rights to defined assets for specific purpose.

Following successful conferences in the Isle of Man in 2014 and in Gibraltar in March 2015, leading offshore law firm DQ Advocates and global law firm Latham & Watkins will be hosting their latest Global Tax Investigations Conference in the Isle of Man on 11 September 2015.

The Companies and Business Names etc Bill 2012 has recently received its third reading in the Legislative Council.

The British Crown Dependencies are self-governing possessions of the British Crown and distinct from the UK Overseas Territories.

On 18 October 2012 the Court of Justice of the European Union, issued a judgment which it clarified the interpretation of the Unfair Consumer Practices Directive.

The International Monetary Fund – the most authoritative voice on world financial affairs – has given the Isle of Man ‘a clean bill of health’ with commendations for both the Financial Supervision Commission and the Insurance and Pensions Authority for the way in which they oversee the Island’s finance sector.

The Isle of Man has enjoyed continuous economic growth for over two decades while at the same time introducing zero business tax, radically reforming its company law and maintaining a ‘triple A’ credit rating. ANDREW ASHWORTH of Abacus Trust.

'The Isle of Man's economy remains in good shape despite hard buffeting from the turmoil in the international markets.

The Jersey case Trilogy Management v YT & Others [2012] JCA 204 has provided some useful guidance in relation to the costs arising from non adversarial applications in relation to trusts.