On the sofa with...

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

On the sofa with Dave Marshall

Senior Associate Dave Marshall is interviewed by Partner David Harby on his career path to date.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.