Structuring Of A Jersey Private Equity Deal

Over the last few years Ogier has seen an increase in the use of Jersey incorporated companies within private equity structures, in particular as the 'topco' or holding company which a private equity investor uses to hold shares in a portfolio business. In this article, we look at how the Jersey entity fits into a typical private equity structure for a portfolio company acquisition.

A Jersey company offers numerous advantages and features which make it suitable for these structures. These include: (i) a flexible corporate law regime; (ii) similar legal concepts to other common law jurisdictions in particular English law; and (ii) tax neutrality.

Please see the Ogier insight into Jersey companies for further information: Private companies in Jersey.