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This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of our clients in connection with the introduction of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Companies Law") and the repeal of the previous legislation.

The nature of succession planning has transformed dramatically as technology-driven wealth creation enables entrepreneurs to achieve liquidity earlier in their careers, fundamentally altering how high-net-worth families approach legacy and intergenerational wealth transfer. With an estimated $124 trillion set to transfer between generations in the United States before 2050, families increasingly inherit diversified asset portfolios rather than family businesses, creating new challenges around communication,

As global attention sharpens on climate change and social justice issues, sustainability and responsible governance are increasingly becoming higher priorities for 'Millennial' and 'Gen Z' Beneficiaries.

The UK Government has announced new insolvency measures, intended to temporarily suspend wrongful trading provisions, in order to protect companies from being put into an insolvency process...

But the problem goes beyond the increasing use of jargon and acronyms.

Five years have now passed since Switzerland introduced mandatory licensing for trustees under the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA). The reform marked one of the most significant regulatory evolutions in the country’s trust and fiduciary landscape, moving the sector from a largely self-regulated environment to a fully supervised regime overseen by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Day three of Sustainable Finance Week saw Guernsey's Financial Services Regulator announce an updated Code of Corporate Governance to take into account the effects of climate change.

When considering the place to establish your company for raising capital on the international markets, offshore financial centres can provide a number of advantages.

Guernsey and Jersey companies are a popular choice for listing on UK and US stock exchanges...

Directors' duties are the duties owed by executive and non-executive directors to the companies to which they are appointed and are personal to each director.

Ms Gill said that while GDPR had dominated the headlines, little had been made of the forthcoming e-Privacy reforms.

The Token Issuance Trust offers a trust-based alternative to traditional corporate structures for Web3 protocols and DAOs, combining founder control with independent fiduciary oversight. This innovative framework enables protocols to hold assets, manage contracts, and support on-chain operations while preserving decentralisation principles. How can established trust law principles be adapted to meet the operational and governance requirements of decentralised token ecosystems?

With the States of Guernsey's approval yesterday of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (Insolvency) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 (the "Ordinance")

Guernsey's captive insurance sector is experiencing renewed global interest as jurisdictions worldwide introduce their own captive frameworks. Industry experts from the Guernsey International Insurance Association explore how captives have evolved from niche risk management tools to mainstream strategic vehicles, and why Guernsey's century of specialized experience positions it as Europe's leading captive domicile.

This article has been written to consider the nature of corporate governance and the impact that has on board selection and behaviour.

In the family office sector, across the world, it appears that high-net-worth individuals were taking the opportunity – perhaps for the first time in a long time.

The Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 was approved by the States of Guernsey in December 2018 ...