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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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
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.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
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.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
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.
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
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.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
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.