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Carey Olsen’s Konrad Friedlaender - is noted for non-contentious matters and insurance regulation, and Christopher Anderson - for establishment and regulatory issues, investor meetings, portfolio transfers and policy review. Friedlaender is ‘very thorough’, and Anderson ‘offers deep knowledge’. The practice advised on two schemes of transfer of Guernsey long-term insurance business.

Mourant Ozannes advised on an application to sanction an insurance transfer scheme for the transfer of life business from Royal Liver Assurance to The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society. David Moore - has ‘undoubted technical knowledge’, and Christopher Edwards - and John Lewis - are also recommended.

Bedell Cristin advised Solidum Re ICC on a series of catastrophe risk reinsurance transformer deals. Mark Helyar - is recommended.

Babbé has ‘advocates who are good listeners’. The practice acted for a captive insurer in relation to regulatory issues and litigation. Litigator Ian Swan - and Geoff Allez - are key contacts.

Collas Crill advised on the restructuring of a protected cell company, and continued its advisory practice in support of the insurance industry.

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  • Important development in Guernsey litigation costs recovery

    Ability to order interim payments on account of costs confirmed
  • In re B; B v T (Court of Appeal, 11 July 2012)

    A trustee's duty of confidentiality has recently been discussed and to some extent clarified in the recent Guernsey Court of Appeal decision of In re B; B v T (Court of Appeal, 11 July 2012). This summary has been prepared to provide you with a summary of the case as well as the general issues raised, but is not intended to cover all matters or to provide commentary.   This summary does not constitute legal advice.
  • Royal Court Civil Proceedings - A Shift From Ladbroke on External Lawyers' Fees?

    The limits of cost recovery in Guernsey litigation is an ever present issue for clients. It is even more acute where external lawyers are engaged because of the need for specialist assistance. This article explores those limits, with a focus on external lawyers' fees and the leading 2008 case of Ladbrokes PLC v Galaxy International Ltd.
  • The Company Administration Regime in Guernsey

    Introduction 
  • Proposed changes to Guernsey Insolvency Laws

    The Guernsey States of Deliberation have approved changes to the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 which include several key changes affecting insolvencies in Guernsey.The Guernsey States of Deliberation have approved changes to the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 which include several key changes affecting insolvencies in Guernsey.
  • Guernsey Foundations

    A summary of the key aspects of the Foundations (Guernsey) Law, 2012. 
  • Guernsey Image Rights Legislation

    The Image Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Ordinance 2012 (the Ordinance) and The Image Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Regulations, 2012
  • Guernsey Foundations

    The Foundations (Guernsey) Law, 2012 (Law) is awaiting Royal assent, expected to be given by the end of the year or early next year. Whilst Guernsey is not the first jurisdiction to provide for foundations, the Law does provide a number of unique options for individuals wishing to take advantage of the benefits provided by foundations. The purpose of this note is to provide both a general summary of the features of a Guernsey foundation, as well as a summary of these unique options that will be available under the Law.
  • Competitive Guernsey

    Guernsey has been considering the introduction of local competition law since at least 2005 and by bringing into effect The Competition (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012 on 1 August 2012, has introduced an effective Competition Law regime, to regulate the same 3 core areas recognized in most competition regimes, namely the abuse of a dominant position, anti-competitive arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Non-charitable purpose trusts in Guernsey

    Guernsey law permits a purpose trust to be established with a particular purpose stated in the trust instrument and for which there are no ascertainable beneficiaries.

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