ArticleAt A Glance Guide To Ogier's International Saving PlansInternational Savings Plans (ISPs) are income tax exempt, flexible, savings plans aimed at benefitting employees of multinational and international companies.JerseyWealth ManagementOgier
Article"Start Preparing For Staff To Be Protected From Automatic Retirement"In two years time employees will be protected from being forced to retire when they reach pension age and the clock is ticking for employers to review their rules and policies to cope with the change.JerseyWealth ManagementOgier
ArticleJersey Substance Proposals – The Fund Managers' PerspectiveNew proposed requirements for an economic substance test for Jersey tax-resident entities have been published to meet the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group.European UnionFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleGuernsey Substance Proposals – The Fund Managers' PerspectiveThe Guernsey government is due to bring in new regulations which impose an economic substance test for Guernsey tax-resident companies to meet the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group.GuernseyFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleGuernsey Substance Rules – The Fund Managers' PerspectiveThe Guernsey government has approved new regulations which impose an economic substance test for Guernsey tax-resident companies to meet the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group. GuernseyFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleHK SFC Enhances Disclosure Requirements For ESG FundsFrom January 2022, environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds, and climate-focused funds products will have to disclose how they incorporate ESG factors, report and reference ESG criteria,...Hong KongFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleJersey Substance Proposals – The Company PerspectiveNew proposed requirements for an economic substance test for Jersey tax-resident entities have been published to meet the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group.JerseyCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleAt A Glance Guide To BVI And Cayman Islands Wills, Probate And Estate Administration ServicesWe have in-depth practical experience in working with local regulators, in particular the local Probate Registry in the BVI and Cayman.Cayman IslandsFamily and MatrimonialOgier
ArticleGuernsey PIF Requirements ChecklistAll funds applying for registration with the Commission as a PIF must fulfil certain requirements under the Private Investments Fund Rules and Guidance, 2021. The manager, or designated administrator of...GuernseyFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleEuropean Real Estate – Supporting Korean InvestorsKorean investment into European real estate has seen a marked increase in 2018. Ogier's international legal and corporate administration teams have assisted Korean clients ...JerseyReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
ArticleBVI Business Companies – Filing An Annual Financial ReturnEvery company, which is required to file an annual return, must submit to its Registered Agent a return in the form, and containing the information specified in the Schedule to the Order.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleBVI Commercial Court Demonstrates Ability To Protect Interests Of US Investors In BVI CompaniesIn a decision of Justice Jack published on 3 March 2021 the BVI Commercial Court reinforced its reputation by demonstrating its ability to act effectively to protect the interests of US investors in BVI companies.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleTweeting Out Justice: BVI Court Permits Service By Twitter In Three Arrows Crypto DisputeThe continued fall-out of the high-profile collapse of the Three Arrows crypto fund has seen another development, with the BVI Court permitting alternative service by Twitter after the collapsed fund's directors failed to appear for examination before the BVI Court.British Virgin IslandsTechnologyOgier
ArticleAt A Glance Guide To Cayman Islands ICO And Blockchain Legal ServicesWe were among the very first offshore law firms to advise on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) and are highly experienced in the sector.Cayman IslandsTechnologyOgier
ArticleCayman Takes Major Step In IP Reform With New Copyright Law Now In ForceThe copyright laws in the Cayman Islands, until very recently, have stemmed from the Copyright (Cayman Islands) Order 1965. The 1965 Order extended certain provisions of the UK Copyright Act 1956 to the Cayman Islands.Cayman IslandsWealth ManagementOgier
ArticleQAHCs And QEBs: The Benefits Of Jersey And GuernseyWith the first anniversary of the UK's qualified asset holding company (QAHC) regime approaching, it is worth reflecting on the part Jersey and Guernsey...European UnionFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleWhat's Next For Korean Investment In European Real Estate?It doesn't seem all that long ago that Korean investors were dominating the European real estate market representing the largest single group of foreign investors in 2019, allocating US$12.5 billion.GlobalReal Estate and ConstructionOgier
Article30 Years On From The Trusts Boom Of The 1980s, The Role Of Semi-Contentious Practitioners Is GrowingIn this Q&A Advocate Gavin Ferguson and senior associate Alice Bricogne explain how changes in the industry since the trusts boom in the 1980s and early 1990s have led to the blurring of the lines between contentious and non-contentious practitioners.GuernseyWealth ManagementOgier
ArticleCarey Olsen And Ogier Contribute To High Yield Deal Of The Year WinnerGuernsey's expertise in financial law has been highlighted again with the Guernsey offices of offshore law firms Carey Olsen and Ogier contributing to a deal that was named High Yield Deal of the Year at the 2018 IFLR Awards.GuernseyWealth ManagementGuernsey Finance
ArticleEmployment Update July 2015 - Family Friendly Rights And Sex DiscriminationOn 1 September 2015 statutory provisions will come into force, for the first time in Jersey, which grant employees family friendly rights including maternity leave, paternity leave and the right to request flexible working. JerseyEmployment and HROgier