Why Use Jersey Entities In Restructurings?

As the extension of various forbearance measures and fiscal support packages continues in response to the global pandemic, Appleby has seen an increase in structuring and restructuring activity. Corporates and corporate groups are using this time to "right size", restructure existing debt and deploy other processes to secure sustainability and the long term future of businesses.

Interestingly, although not surprisingly, we have seen an increase in the use of Jersey entities in such restructuring exercises.

Jersey entities are seeing a rise in popularity in group reorganisations, which can often involve the introduction of a Jersey entity as an investment or acquisition holding structure, particularly in a private equity context and where international investors are managing cross-border investments. Jersey entities may be formed quickly and cost efficiently with each type of entity providing its own degree of flexibility for structuring purposes. Jersey holding