Strike Out: The Ultimate Sanction For Deficient Discovery

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...

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.

No multilateral international treaties or conventions apply in relation to the enforcement of foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters.

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

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.

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

The article explores key trends in the offshore markets, how insolvency practitioners are leveraging technology to enhance recoveries, challenges for creditors in offshore...

Secret commissions and bribes have unfortunately become an increasingly common feature of doing business in certain parts of the world.

In JSC BTA Bank v Khrapunov the UK Supreme Court ("UKSC") has provided a stir of excitement for civil fraud practitioners which will, no doubt, sustain many conference speeches over the coming months.

A recent case before the Royal Court clarified important aspects of the law relating to Employer's liability for personal injury as well as the approach to apportionment of damages...

Following the world's largest hack of a cryptocurrency exchange, ByBit, on 21 February 2025, in which approximately USD 1.4 billion dollars was misappropriated...

It is very difficult to see how (given the combined scope of the application of EU and UK sanctions to EU and UK citizens) there will be anyone left in places like Jersey able to administer structures...

In this article, Shaun Reardon-John provides a bird's-eye view on how BVI regulation of the financial service sector has improved within the BVI over the past 20 years. He also shares how this has impacted BVI shareholder disputes

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...

Written by Associate Nia Statham and Partner Shaun Reardon-John, this guide shares the legal asset recovery tools available for victims of cryptoasset fraud in the British Virgin Islands.

The Cayman Islands is a major financial hub which is home to some of the largest decentralised projects and crypto funds in the world. With the dawn of tokenisation, which some believe will make wealth...