Europe/Guernsey
Spencer West enters three new European markets
Fast-growing UK alternative law firm sets up shop in Germany, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands
'The private client landscape is changing faster than ever' – The Global Legal Post launches private client law guide
Edited by Katten’s Joshua Rubenstein, Law Over Borders' comparative guide will explore post-Covid climate for high-net-worth individuals
Mourant appoints eight partners in record year
Offshore firm promotes seven internally and adds litigation specialist in Hong Kong from local rival
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Carey Olsen advises on blockchain technology launch
Carey Olsen teamed up with Northern Trust and global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright on the launch of their Blockchain financial technology product in Guernsey.
Ashfords' success for pension trustees
Ashfords LLP represented the trustees of a Guernsey-based offshore pension scheme, who sought to recover pension assets unlawfully removed by a pension-holder.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Competitive streak
Guernsey has introduced a new competition law, bringing the regime more into line with its Channel Island neighbour, Jersey. But, write Andy Lowe and Sara Johns, there are some crucial differences
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