The Jersey Perspective On Electronic Signatures: Key Points

Developments in technology and the increase in remote working, particularly as a consequence of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), have made the desire or need to use electronic signatures much more acute.

Introduction

This note provides a brief Jersey law summary on:

• the execution of Jersey law documents by electronic signature; and
• the witnessing of such electronic signatures.

It also sets out some other Jersey law points and practical matters to be considered in relation to the execution by a Jersey entity of Jersey or foreign law documents by electronic signature.

It focuses on those documents that are typically used in corporate or financing transactions.