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Guernsey is one of the world's largest offshore finance centres, with a thriving funds industry. At the end of June 2021, 1,222 funds (and 1,443 sub-funds)...

Guernsey has for some time been the domicile of choice for non-UK companies listing on the London Stock Exchange...

Global legal teams face mounting complexity as they manage contracts, compliance materials, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions and languages. When multilingual legal workflows lack proper governance and standardization, organizations encounter hidden risks that manifest as compliance failures, operational delays, and legal exposure.

In the first article of this series, Middle East family office succession planning: avoiding offshore probate freezes, we explored how even well-designed ownership structures can be exposed if succession planning focuses solely on legal arrangements rather than operational continuity.

Guernsey's regulatory framework for private capital has evolved beyond post-2008 retail protection measures to serve sophisticated investors who demand speed, flexibility, and proportionate oversight. The jurisdiction now offers streamlined products like the Qualifying Private Investment Fund and Family Private Investment Fund that eliminate unnecessary regulatory friction while maintaining appropriate supervision for institutional participants and family offices managing trillion-dollar portfolios.

The introduction of new listing rules to boost demand for listing activity in the UK is expected to directly benefit Guernsey as the leading domicile of choice for non-UK companies listing...

The introduction of new listing rules to boost demand for listing activity in the UK is expected to directly benefit Guernsey as the leading domicile of choice for non-UK companies listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Our corporate team outline the latest developments within the corporate and finance market in Guernsey including NAV facilities for Guernsey funds and how the jurisdiction will benefit from the new LSE rules.

Guernsey is, for many, the jurisdiction of choice for the establishment and/or administration of all types of collective investment vehicle, including private equity, hedge and property funds...

Fund promoters new to Guernsey will have to demonstrate a proven track record.

The advent of the solvency based approach to company activity in Guernsey brings into critical focus the scope and nature of the duties incumbent upon the directors of a Guernsey company.

In the 27 years between 1987 and September 2014 the Guernsey Financial Services Commission issued five public statements and prohibited four persons from performing functions under the relevant regulatory laws.

Guernsey limited partnerships combine partnership flexibility with limited liability protection for investors. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework governing these structures, from formation requirements and partner roles to tax treatment and dissolution procedures. Understanding these key characteristics is essential for anyone considering Guernsey limited partnerships for investment funds, joint ventures, or property holding structures.

Guernsey's trust and private wealth industry is underpinned by approximately 150 regulated trust and company service providers, employing over 1,600 people.