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Jersey's position as a leading jurisdiction for cross-border corporate structures means shareholder disputes are increasingly litigated in its courts. With the island set to see significant growth in special purpose vehicle usage, understanding the remedies available under Jersey law—from unfair prejudice actions to derivative claims—and how recent developments like the abolition of the shareholder rule are reshaping the litigation landscape has never been more critical for investors and corpora

Jersey offers a straightforward path for establishing and operating a business, with flexible company structures, favorable tax rates, and clear regulatory frameworks. This comprehensive guide examines the essential requirements for business formation, employment regulations, licensing procedures, and property considerations that entrepreneurs and companies must navigate when entering the Jersey market.

Walkers Global presents its legal team specializing in advisory services, featuring key professionals including Jonathan Heaney, Tatiana Collins, and Kirsten Faichnie. The firm showcases its expertise across multiple jurisdictions with a focus on delivering comprehensive legal solutions. Connect with experienced partners and associates who provide strategic counsel across various practice areas.

The judgment in Wood and Ors v Khumalo [2026] JRC 202 offers a recent illustration of the Jersey Court's (the Court) commitment to holding individuals personally to account...

The UK Supreme Court's decision in Saxon Woods v Costa establishes that directors cannot justify covert, disloyal conduct by claiming they sincerely believed they were acting in the company's best interests. This analysis examines how the ruling clarifies section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 and explores its implications for directors of Jersey companies, where article 74(1)(a) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 takes a different structural approach to the same fundamental duty.

In a market shaped by higher financing costs and evolving capital partnerships, real estate sponsors are increasingly focused on structuring flexibility throughout the investment lifecycle. Against this backdrop, Jersey remains a well-established platform for international real estate investment. Its corporate and regulatory framework, including the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and the Jersey Private Fund (JPF) regime, combines regulatory credibility with practical structuring flexibility.