Norman MacDonald v. Bermuda Bar Association et al: Judicial Review
Application for Judicial Review in Norman MacDonald v. The Bermuda Bar Association and The Bermuda Bar Council at Bermuda Supreme Court.
Neil Murdoch v. Malcolm Butterfield: Writ of Summons
Specially Endorsed Writ of Summons in Neil Murdoch v. Malcolm Butterfield at Bermuda Supreme Court.
Canada: David Baazov
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Canada - for a criminal investigation into David Baazov and Yoel Altman for suspected securities fraud, filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Ali Al-Moussawi et al v. Victoria Guardians Ltd.: Claim Form
Claim Form in Ali Al-Moussawi and Shatha Al-Musawi v. Victoria Guardians Ltd., as Protector of the Zena Trust, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
SKAT v. The Bradley London Pension Plan et al: Complaint
Complaint in SKAT, Denmark's tax collection agency, v. The Bradley London Pension Plan and Doston Bradley at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Garrett Kelleher seeks to sue Deloitte & law firms over litigation funding liabilities
Irish litigation funder Garrett Kelleher intends to sue Deloitte Ireland, four of its principals, and Deloitte Malta over "advice" concerning his $2.85 million investment in a Cayman Islands claim that led to an arrest warrant and estimated $12 million liability against him in the U.S. He is also exploring suing law firms in the U.S., U.K., and Cayman, including Walkers.
Peter Nygard v. The Queen et al: Reasons for Decision
Reasons for Decision in Peter Nygard v. The Queen, Perry Christie, Philip Brave Davis, Glenys Hanna Martin, The Town Planning Committee, Keod Smith, and Coalition to Protect Clifton Bay at the Bahamas Court of Appeal.
CRT Capital Group LLC v. SLS Capital, SA et al: Petition to Confirm Arbitral Award
Petition to Confirm Arbitral Award in CRT Capital Group LLC, of Luxembourg, through its liquidator, Maitre Yann Baden, v. SLS Capital, SA and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. CIGNA Worldwide Insurance Co.: Garrett Kelleher’s Motion to Sue Deloitte Ireland et al
Motion by Garrett Kelleher to join and initiate a third party action against Deloitte Ireland, Deloitte Malta, Ronan McGivern, Kevin O'Heir, John Comerford, and Padraig Cronin, reopen the record to offer evidence regarding his contempt of court, and to conduct an evidentiary hearing to assess his damages and allocate the relative culpability of all contemnors in The Abi Jaoudi and Azar Trading Corp. v. Cigna Worldwide Insurance Co. at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Hedge fund accountant Rob Patraulea fights for license in Cayman
Canadian hedge fund accountant Robert Patraulea, who has worked in Cayman since at least 2004, is appealing against a decision by the Council of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants not to renew his license to practice.
USA v. Antonio Buzaneli: Plea Agreement
Plea Agreement in USA v. Antonio Carlos de Godoy Buzaneli at the U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Providence Financial Investments, Inc. et al: Trustee’s Motion For Substantive Consolidation
Trustee's Motion For Substantive Consolidation in re. Providence Financial Investments, Inc. and Providence Fixed Income Fund, LLC at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Robert Patraulea v. Council of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants: Notice of Originating Motion
Notice of Originating Motion in Robert Patraulea v. Council of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
SEC v. Peter Pocklington et al: Complaint
Complaint in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Peter Pocklington, Lanston E. Eldred, Terrence J. Walton, Yolanda C. Velazquez, a.k.a. Lana Velazquez, a.k.a. Lana Puleo; Lana Puleo, Vanessa Puleo, Robert A. Vanetten, Nova Oculus Partners, LLC, f.k.a. The Eye Machine, LLC; and AMC Holdings, LLC at the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California.
VEON Ltd. v. Falcon Edge Global LP et al: Discovery Application
Ex Parte Application by VEON Ltd., formerly VimpelCom Ltd., to take discovery from Falcon Edge Global LP, Namesco, Inc., and New Frontier Securities, LLC for proceedings in England, Malta and the Cayman Islands, filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
VEON Ltd. v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp. et al: Discovery Application
Ex Parte Application by VEON Ltd., formerly VimpelCom Ltd., to take discovery from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, JPMorgan Chase, N.A., Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas, Bank of China, Barclays Bank Plc, BNP Paribas USA, Citibank NA, The Clearing House Payments Company LLC, Commerzbank AG, HSBC Bank USA, NA, Société Générale SA, Standard Chartered Bank USA, UBS AG, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Beltone Financial USA, LLC, and Auerbach Grayson and Company, LLC for use in proceedings in England, Malta, and the Cayman Islands, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Grant Thornton records sought in attempt to collect $19M from Antigua Gov’t
Grant Thornton has become the latest professional service provider whose records are being sought by a company trying to collect more than US$19 million that is outstanding on a 2014 judgment against the Government of Antigua & Barbuda.
Global Bank of Commerce Ltd.: Abandoned Property – March 13, 2018
'Abandoned Property' reported by Global Bank of Commerce Ltd., domiciled in Antigua and Barbuda.
HMB Holdings Ltd. v. Grant Thornton LLP et al: Discovery Application
Application by H.M.B. Holdings Limited for an order to conduct discovery of Grant Thornton International Limited Inc., and Grant Thornton LLP for use in proceedings in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, and Canada, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Classroom Investments Inc. v. China Hospitals Inc.: Winding Up Petition (February, 2018)
Winding Up Petition in Classroom Investments Inc. v. China Hospitals Inc. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Classroom Investments Inc. v. China Healthcare Inc.: Winding Up Petition (February, 2018)
Winding Up Petition in Classroom Investments Inc. v. China Healthcare Inc. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Sheila Crombie et al v. World Properties Ltd.: Winding Up Petition
Winding Up Petition in Sheila Mary Crombie, Lorree Grace Reid, and Edward Lawrence Morrisroe v. World Properties Ltd. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Canada: Paramijt Singh Bogarh
Complaint to extradite Paramijt Singh Bogarh from the USA to Canada to face allegations of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California.
USA v. Jose Manuel Ordonez, Jr.: Plea Agreement
Plea Agreement in USA v. Jose Manuel Ordonez, Jr. at the U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Cayman captive Alpha Re goes into liquidation after $127M arbitration award
Unable to satisfy a $127 million arbitration award in New York, Cayman Islands-domiciled captive Alpha Re Limited, whose COO is Bermuda-based Gregory Tolaram, has gone into liquidation.
RCR International Inc.: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Canada by Mario Petraglia, as the Foreign Representative of RCR International Inc., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Ata Moeini v. Printshop World Ltd.: Restoration Petition
Petition in Ata Moeini v. Printshow World Ltd. at Bermuda Supreme Court.
Great Western Insurance Company v. Alpha Re Ltd.: Petition To Confirm Arbitration Award
Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award in Great Western Insurance Company v. Alpha Re Limited at the U. S. District Curt for the Southern District of New York.
Hedge fund boss seeks evidence from ‘secret columnist’ Cathy Archer for Bahamas defamation litigation
Billionaire hedge fund manager Louis Bacon has applied to subpoena Colorado resident Cathy Archer, whom he claims wrote "nearly 200" defamatory articles under the pen name 'PJ Malone' for Bahamas publisher Wendall Jones as part of a "smear campaign" by Finnish-Canadian clothing tycoon Peter Nygård.
Louis Bacon v. Cathy Archer: Discovery Application (Bahamas)
Application by Louis Bacon to take discovery from Cathy Archer for use in "two defamation lawsuits pending in the Bahamas against a Bahamian publisher named Wendall Jones and the media outlets that he owns and operates", filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Firefighters’ Retirement System et al v. Citco Group Ltd. et al: Renewal of Plaintiffs Motion to Compel
The Louisiana Funds' Renewal of Motion to Compel on Documents in the Control of the Citco Group Ltd. in Firefighters' Retirement System, Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana, and New Orleans Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund v. Citco Group Limited, Citco Fund Services (Cayman Islands) Limited, Citco Fund Services (Bermuda) Limited, Citco Fund Services (Suisse) S.A., Citco Fund Services (Europe) B.V., Citco Global Custody N.V., Citco (Canada) Inc., Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch, Citco Banking Corporation N.V., Citco Curacao N.V., Citco (USA) Holdings Inc., Citco Fund Services (SA) Inc., Citco Technology Management, Inc., Fletcher Asset Management, Inc., Alphonse 'Buddy' Fletcher, Jr., Denis Kiely, Duhallow Financial Services, LLC, Lisa Alexander, Peter M. Zayfert, Consulting Group Services, LLC, Joe Meals, Grant Thornton International Ltd., and Skadden, Arps, Meagher & Flom, LLP at the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
USA v. Antonio Buzaneli et al: Criminal Indictment
Criminal Indictment in USA v. Antonio Carlos de Godoy Buzaneli and Jose Manuel Ordonez, Jr. at the U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Law Society of Upper Canada v. David Lesperance: Notice of Application
Notice of Application - Conduct in The Law Society of Upper Canada v. David Sylvio Lesperance at The Law Society Tribunal Hearing Division.
US Oil Sands Inc.: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Canada by Deryck Helkaa, as the Foreign Representative of US Oil Sands Inc. and US Oil Sands (Utah) Inc., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah.
Caribbean Island Developments Ltd. v. RE/MAX Cayman Islands et al: Judgment
Judgment of dismissal and memorandum opinion in the Joint Official Liquidators of Caribbean Island Developments, Ltd., both as liquidator of CID and as successor-in-interest to Richard Allen, Dr. Byong Uk Chung, Ted V. Clark, Jill Bowers-Destro, Joseph Anthony Destro, Kevin Gildner, Tony Jenkins, Joy La France, Thomas Leidell, Nancy Leidell, Joan Link, Ken Liss, Martin McCarthy, Patrizia McCarthy, John Mikutowicz, Jack Neilsen, Gitte Neilsen, Jonathan Parker, Cheryl Parker, Marcus Pender, Mary J. Shanahan, Douglas Spencer, Kathleen Spencer, Richo Strydom, G. David Thomas, Mike Thomas, and Christopher Curlew Tribelhorn, v. RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., RMCO LLC, RE/MAX, LLC, Simba Ltd., d.b.a. RE/MAX Cayman Islands; Kim Lund, James Bovell, Oliver DeHart, and Michael Beggs at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
SEC v. Guy Gentile: Amended Complaint
Amended Complaint in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Guy Gentile at the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Bermuda-based David Sidders accused of insider trading in Canada
Bermuda-based Canadian David Sidders and others made millions of dollars in profits by trading on illegal tips provided by a legal analyst whose Toronto law firm employer was privy to confidential information on takeovers, a Canadian regulator has alleged.
Pentwater Equity Opportunities Master Fund Ltd., et al v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. et al: Complaint
Complaint in Pentwater Equity Opportunities Master Fund Ltd., Pentwater Event Driven Cayman Fund Ltd., Pentwater Merger Arbitrage Master Fund Ltd., PWCM Master Fund Ltd., Oceana Master Fund Ltd., and LMA SPC, for and on behalf of MAP 98 Segregated Portfolio v. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., J. Michael Pearson, Howard B Schiller, Robert L. Rosiello, Deborah Jorn, Ari S. Kellen, and Tanya Carro at the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Ontario Securities Commission v. David Sidders et al: Statement of Allegations
Statement of Allegations in Ontario Securities Commission v. Donna Hutchinson, Cameron Edward Cornish, David Paul George Sidders, and Patrick Jelf Caruso.
Neo Cayman Holdings Ltd.: Petition
Petition In the Matter of Neo Cayman Holdings Ltd. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Second passport attorney David Lesperance ‘misappropriated’ client funds, has law license suspended
Canadian attorney David Lesperance, who specializes in second passports, has had his law license suspended after being accused of 'misappropriating or mishandling' €900,000 from a client in China who wanted to become a citizen of Poland. In a separate complaint, Lesperance's business partner accused him of misappropriating at least $2.25 million and possibly more than $9 million, which Lesperance denies.
Centaur Litigation SPC et al: Fourth Liquidators’ Report
Grant Thornton's Fourth Report to Creditors of Centaur Litigation SPC, Centaur Litigation Limited, and Centaur Litigation Unit Series 1 Limited (in Official Liquidation).
Takata Corporation: Chapter 15 Petition (Japan)
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Japan by Hiroshi Shimizu, as the Foreign Representative of Takata Corporation, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Global Bank of Commerce Ltd.: Abandoned Property – August 3, 2017
'Abandoned Property' reported by Global Bank of Commerce Ltd., domiciled in Antigua and Barbuda.
Law Society of Upper Canada v. David Lesperance: License Suspension Continuation
Reasons for Decision in The Law Society of Upper Canada v. David Sylvio Lesperance at The Law Society Tribunal.
SEC v. Guy Gentile: Nancy Brown Declaration
Declaration of Nancy A. Brown in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Guy Gentile at the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Argyle Funds SPC Inc. v. BDO Cayman Ltd. et al: Amended Complaint
Amended Complaint in Argyle Funds SPC Inc. v. BDO USA LLP, BDO Cayman Ltd., BDO Trinity Ltd., d.b.a. BDO Trinidad & Tobago, and Schwartz & Company LLP at New York State Supreme Court.
Samantha Shields v. Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board et al: Judicial Review
Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review in Samantha Shields v. Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board and Chief Immigration Officer of the Cayman Islands at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Auditor BDO sued for $280M by liquidators of ‘defrauded’ Cayman fund
Auditor BDO's operations in the Cayman Islands, Trinidad & Tobago and the United States are being sued for $280 million in damages by the liquidators of Cayman-domiciled Argyle Funds, which collapsed due to alleged fraud.
Argyle Funds SPC Inc. v. BDO Cayman Ltd. et al: Complaint
Complaint in Argyle Funds SPC Inc. v. BDO USA LLP, BDO Cayman Ltd., BDO Trinity Ltd., d.b.a. BDO Trinidad & Tobago, and Schwartz & Company LLP at New York State Supreme Court.