Spotlight On… Brexit - January 2018

Briefing Summary:The Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026, which came into force on 20 March 2026, has made a number of clarificatory changes to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the TJL).

Jersey is a popular place to establish companies because the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the Law) is modern, flexible and modelled on English companies legislation. This guide looks at the key things you need to know about the payment of distributions by a Jersey company (a company that is not an open ended investment company).

Jersey is one of the world's major international finance centres. Its successful combination of stability and reliability combined with tax neutrality has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for almost half a century.

The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 has undergone significant amendments to strengthen Jersey's position as a leading international financial centre. These changes introduce enhanced flexibility in share capital management, streamlined corporate governance procedures, and modernised insolvency frameworks, all designed to provide greater clarity and efficiency for companies, investors and advisers operating in this jurisdiction.

Corporate skeletons can make for costly surprises. This article outlines a framework and recommendations for each stage of an acquisition to safeguard the integrity of the transaction and the future stability...

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has rejected 40 years of "received wisdom" among company law practitioners and has held that a limitation period of either twelve or six years...

In our latest podcast, join Cayman trust specialist David Cooney as he dispels some of the common objections to using STAR Trusts and explains why STAR Trusts continue to grow in popularity.

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.