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On 25 February 2019, the International Court of Justice handed down its advisory opinion in Legal Consequences of the Separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965.

Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to introduce Protected Cell Companies. It did so in 1997 and other 'offshore' jurisdictions followed soon after, including Cayman, Bermuda, Gibraltar and Malta.

In much of my writings I have been particularly interested in the concept of jurisdictional competition and its role in business development. It is underpinned by the notion that jurisdictions are regularly competing for the same business.

Disputes between shareholders arise for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is where a previously good relationship turns sour. There may be a dissident shareholder who refuses to co-operate in the running of the business and who hampers the decision – making process.

In an age of rapid technological advancements, Nigel Feetham discusses the future of the boardroom.

Hassans' partner, Nigel Feetham, co-author of the leading reference book, Protected Cell Companies: A Guide to Their Implementation and Use (Feetham & Jones, 2nd edition, Spiramus Press 2010) has received industry citation in relation to a US judgement, firmly placing Mr Feetham as a leading voice in this arena.

An event the size of the Olympics will always court some controversy as it gets underway, but few were expecting that empty seats would be top of the list.

The location of your company, investment fund, family office, or other entity, is extremely important, which can make choosing where to domicile a complex process.

Sophisticated families are consolidating fragmented asset holdings into Gibraltar private funds, creating unified governance structures that survive generational transitions. This shift addresses the limitations of patchwork arrangements while maintaining international compliance and providing forward optionality for wealth management.

Are you a High Value Dealer (HVD) or High Risk Dealer (HRD)? Not sure? Why might this matter?

Fiduciary Compliance Solutions offer cost effective solutions designed to help businesses meet with their regulatory obligations. Our solutions can be tailored to specific client needs.

Gibraltar's legal system is based on the common law and statute law of England and therefore embodies the advantages and security of English company and trust law.