The Act and the Jersey case indicate the willingness of Courts to assist, where appropriate, the council members of a foundation by providing directions they can rely on going forward when faced with a significant decision.

DQ Advocates acted as sole Isle of Man legal advisor for GVC Holdings Plc ("GVC") in its successful bid for, and proposed acquisition of, Ladbrokes Coral ("Ladbrokes")...

After a long-running litigation in the Isle of Man, DQ’s client, Paracale Gold Limited ("PGL") succeeded in its claim against George Michael Osborne ("Mr Osborne").

The Isle of Man Central Registry has enhanced its online service provisions to enable customers to submit company filings and make payments using card or BACS online from April 2025.

The recent judgment of the Staff of Government Division in the case of Mazzoleni v Summerhill Trust Company provides an extremely helpful update for Manx law as to the role of protectors of Manx trusts as well as guidance for trustees ...

DQ recently acted in the first application to the Isle of Man Courts for the winding up of an Isle of Man foundation. The DQ legal team consisted of managing partner Tom Maher and associate Adam Killip.

GVC's takeover of BWIN is one of the largest e-gaming/e-business acquisitions of 2015/2016 with a deal value of around £1.2 billion.

CEO of Simcocks Advocates and Director of its subsidiary, Juristrust, Phil Games discusses the potential pitfalls of an individual acting as protector on a trust and the benefits of appointing a corporate protector.

Cohabitation agreements can be useful for couples who live together but are not married.

A landmark decision was handed down by the Court of Appeal (England and Wales) on 16 February 2017 in respect of beneficiaries using subject access requests under data protection law ...

The Isle of Man Central Registry opened a consultation in November on a proposed Companies Miscellaneous Amendment Bill, which is intended to update the island's Corporate Laws in line with current international anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) standards.

On 27 November 2013 His Honour Deemster Corlett provided his Judgment in the Isle of Man High Court Case of Danske Bank A/S v (1) Irish Revenue & Commissioners (2) HM Attorney General for the Isle of Man and (3) The Financial Supervision Commission (CHP 2013/48), a case concerning bank confidentiality.

The Isle of Man is gearing up to ‘go to market’ in the autumn with its radical new funds initiative aimed at positioning the Island as a major force in the global fund management industry.

When considering a request by a beneficiary for a distribution from a Trust Fund, a Trustee should first ensure that they have power under either the terms of the trust instrument...

If 'X' trigger event happens the trust assets, trusteeship and forum for the trust administration will automatically be transferred to another 'safe' jurisdiction.

In the case of X (as Trustee of the A Trust) v Y (as Beneficiary of the A Trust) (unreported) 15 March 2017...

For those who attended the STEP Isle of Man annual conference on 14 October 2022, you will have heard Isle of Man Senior Associate Erin Trimble-Cregeen, together with Partner Jared Dann from Appleby Jersey...

The Mercury case (R (on the application of Mercury Tax Group and another) v HMRC [2008] EWHC 2721) provided obiter English Law comments in relation to the closing or completion of matters where some of the parties ...

The Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 is undergoing changes that will take effect from 1 April 2025. Under these new provisions, the first appointment of directors, or any subsequent changes to the register of directors...

There are several advantages for using corporate structures, especially those registered in financial hubs such as the Isle of Man.