Leading offshore law firm Collas Crill explores a range of topics and trends across its practice areas and jurisdictions. With offices in the BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London, Collas Crill has practice areas in corporate, funds and finance, dispute resolution, private client and trust, and property.
In this episode of ’On the Sofa with’ Collas Crill Partner Wayne Atkinson talks to Senior Associate Amy Davies about Collas Crill’s white collar crime practice in Guernsey.
25 Jul 2024
On the sofa with... Ellie Crespi and Jo Hossack
In the second episode of their Banking & Finance series, Local Managing Partner Ellie Crespi (BVI) and Senior Associate Jo Hossack (Cayman Islands) take a seat on the Collas Crill sofa to discuss the differences between the Cayman Islands and the BVI.
25 Jun 2024
On the sofa with... Ellie Crespi, Jo Hossack and Eli Han
In the first episode of their Banking & Finance series, Local Managing Partner Ellie Crespi (BVI) and Senior Associate Jo Hossack (Cayman Islands) are joined on the Collas Crill sofa by Eli Han, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM, NYC) to discuss the importance of client care.
20 Oct 2023
On the sofa with... fast cars, fake art and $300,000 fish
Collas Crill Partners Wayne Atkinson and Nin Ritchie explore the world of collectibles in our latest 'On the sofa' episode.
This space is constantly changing with new weird and wonderful asset classes coming to the fore alongside traditional art and antiques. These changes bring new challenges to those assisting high-net worth clients with asset protection and wealth management.
In this discussion, Wayne and Nin cover some of the associated legal and regulatory risks.
21 Apr 2023
On the sofa with... Neil Black and Quentin Bregg
In December 2022, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) published their new thematic review of Business Risk Assessments (BRAs).
Though the review was mostly positive, there are some important takeaways for the industry.
Senior Associate Quentin Bregg and Compliance Consultant Neil Black (Collas Crill Compliance) outline the findings of the review and offer practical industry advice on the areas identified as needing improvement.
6 Feb 2023
On the sofa with... Natalie Bell and Laura da Ascenção | Part2
In the second part of this two-part episode, Collas Crill Partner Natalie Bell discusses launching a Cayman fund, practical top tips and the pitfalls with Laura da Ascenção, Commercial Director at TMF Group.
30 Jan 2023
On the sofa with... Natalie Bell and Laura da Ascenção | Part 1
In the first part of this two-part episode, Collas Crill Partner Natalie Bell discusses launching a Cayman fund, practical top tips and the pitfalls with Laura da Ascenção, Commercial Director at TMF Group.
25 Jan 2023
On the sofa with Dave Marshall
Senior Associate Dave Marshall is interviewed by Partner David Harby on his career path to date.
5 Dec 2022
On the sofa with... Fay O’Halloran
In this podcast Partner, and Head of Dispute Resolution in BVI, David Harby speaks to Associate Fay O'Halloran. They talk about her career to date and what first attracted her to Collas Crill. Fay also asks David what his advice would be for those people starting out in their career in law.
31 May 2022
Crypto-assets in private wealth structures - advice for trustees
Christian Hay, Collas Crill's head of dispute resolution in Guernsey, discusses crypto-assets in private wealth structures with Matt Gilligan, Associate Director at Saffery Champness in Guernsey, and Chris Recker, Associate at Duane Morris in London.
This episode outlines some of the challenges of this asset class and offers guidance to trustees on how to avoid the pitfalls and protect both their beneficiaries and themselves.
19 Apr 2022
Collas Crill’s Risk & Regulatory team - reporting suspicion
Collas Crill Of Counsel Nin Ritchie and Executive Director of Collas Crill Compliance Sandra Lawrence discuss the legal obligations of reporting suspicion in Guernsey.
As well as clarifying the definition of suspicion in relation to making a suspicious activity report (SAR), they talk about the roles and responsibilities of a firm's MLRO and board when it comes to making a disclosure. Sandra also covers off the Guernsey Financial Services Commission's thematic on reporting suspicion and the required SAR policies and procedures that should be in place within all firms.
21 Mar 2022
Collas Crill’s Risk & Regulatory team - preparing for a regulatory visit in Guernsey
Of Counsel Nin Ritchie and Collas Crill Compliance's Executive Director Sandra Lawrence advise on how to prepare for a regulatory visit in Guernsey and the pitfalls of failing to prepare.
20 Oct 2021
On the sofa podcast - all things crypto
In our latest 'On the Sofa' podcast, head of our BVI dispute resolution team David Harby is joined by Kristina Kicks of Interpath and Mark Pearce of Gately Plc to discuss all things crypto; including the interesting issues raised in the BVI, with reference to UK guidance, by Philip Smith v Torque Group Holdings Limited regarding the treatment and ownership of crypto assets in an insolvency situation.
23 Jul 2021
Collas Crill's Risk & Regulatory team - the importance of ongoing due diligence
Of Counsel Nin Ritchie and Collas Crill Compliance's Executive Director Sandra Lawrence discuss the recent judgment in Jersey in relation to LGL Trustees Limited which led to fines being imposed on them for two breaches of the Money Laundering Order.
Nin and Sandra discuss the judgment and what businesses can learn from the Court's decision in terms of risk assessment and client due diligence throughout a business relationship.
1 Mar 2021
Collas Crill's Risk & Regulatory team - cyber security in Guernsey
In the first episode of our 'On the sofa' podcast, Senior Associate Nin Ritchie and Director of Collas Crill Compliance Sandra Lawrence discuss cyber security rules and guidance in Guernsey and offer practical tips and advice to help you follow them.
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