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The rule in Saunders v Vautier is familiar territory for trust lawyers. In the modern world it is understood to mean that the beneficiaries of a trust, if all of full age and capacity...

Within the intricate landscape of trust litigation, a recent legal development may reshape safeguards for trustees. Co-authored by Paul Buckle, Director of Private Client Services, and Tracey Neuman...

In Jersey, the primary test for obtaining an interim injunction (which is different to a freezing injunction) was established by the House of Lords in American Cyanamid Co v Ethicon Limited...

Jersey has established itself as a sophisticated offshore financial centre with robust legal frameworks for combating fraud and recovering assets. This comprehensive guide examines how Jersey's unique hybrid legal system, combining Norman customary law with modern English procedural approaches, provides powerful remedies including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal relief, and cross-jurisdictional mechanisms to prevent the island from becoming a safe haven for fraudulent proceeds.

In the matter of the Representation of IFM Corporate Trustees Limited v Helliwell and Mountain[2015] JRC160 the Royal Court of Jersey was asked to exercise its discretion to make an order for rectification.

The English Court of Appeal has clarified in Garcia v Marex Financial Ltd ("Marex") [2018] EWCA Civ 1468 that the rule against reflective loss does apply to claims by unsecured creditors

Experienced BVI litigator Justin Davis has joined Ogier's Dispute Resolution and Restructuring and Corporate Recovery teams in Hong Kong as partner.

Baker & Partners' Jersey team contributes to the inaugural Global Legal Post Enforcement of Judgments Guide, offering practical insights into cross-border dispute resolution and judgment enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. The comprehensive guide examines Jersey's evolving enforcement framework, from traditional customary law remedies to modern creditor-friendly procedures, providing essential guidance for practitioners navigating international recovery proceedings.

The obligation to disclose, or "discover", documents during the litigation process is a necessary, albeit burdensome part of the litigation process.

Most of us find it easier to understand a legal concept if we are given an illustrative example. A hypothetical set of facts that clearly falls on one side of the line can help us appreciate how the concept works.

The Rules convert key parts of CIMA’s non-binding Guidance Notes into enforceable requirements; breaches may result in fines or other regulatory action. They apply to all CIMA-registered or licensed financial service providers...

As part of the Cayman Islands' implementation of the OECD's enhanced Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework, commonly referred to as CRS Regime 2.0, the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 introduced a new requirement for all Cayman Financial Institutions (FIs) to appoint a Principal Point of Contact (PPOC) based in the Cayman Islands.

In recent years, the Cayman Islands has garnered significant attention as a burgeoning hub for offshore reinsurance and insurance ("re/insurance").

In a positive development for the jurisdiction, EU ministers have removed the Cayman Islands from their blacklist of ‘non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes'.

The Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007 (Trusts Law) confirms that the terms of a trust may not relieve a trustee of liability for a breach of trust arising from its own gross negligence.

The States of Guernsey have resolved to amend the Income Tax (Guernsey) Law, 1975.

This question was recently considered by the English High Court and while many of us are a little disappointed that the issue has not yet finally been determined, the Court has thankfully provided a little more guidance to point employers in the right direction.

Important changes to Jersey’s High Value Residency (HVR) regime have now taken effect under the Control of Housing and Work Law, introducing a revised stream lined framework for high net...

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).

1 February 2021 is set to be a massive day for Sark and its people with the coming into force of the long-awaited Land Reform (Sark) Law, 2019, (the "Law").