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Not for the first time in recent years, the Royal Court of Jersey has shown itself willing to assist a trustee by setting aside a previous decision of that trustee ...

A Jersey cash box structure is a well-established financing tool for facilitating access by UK listed companies ("PLCs") to immediate funding by way of a share or convertible bond issue.

Given the unprecedented effects of COVID-19, including widespread travel restrictions, listed companies may have to consider alternative ways

Jersey is an increasingly popular choice of jurisdiction for fund managers who wish to either relocate key principals or otherwise establish a physical presence to benefit from neutrality...

Private Client analysis: The trustee of the M Settlement, a Jersey law trust, applied to the court pursuant to Article 47G of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 to set aside...

In a recent decision, the Royal Court has expressed reluctance to grant relief on the grounds of mistake in circumstances where, rather than a settlor being unaware of and therefore mistaken...

When implementing a succession plan for wealthy families, one of the easiest parts is putting the structure into place but the hardest is making it endure through the generations.

Jersey property unit trusts (JPUTs) remain a popular choice of vehicle for investment and fund structures that hold UK real estate and we have continued to see a flow of instructions to establish new JPUTs, ...

Jersey property unit trusts (JPUTs) remain a popular choice of vehicle for investment and fund structures that hold UK real estate and we continue to see a steady flow of instructions to establish new JPUTs.

On 6 November 2013, the Taxation (Exchange of Information with Third Countries) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 2008 came into force ("Amendment No. 7").

Assets can be classified as either immoveables (real estate) : land, freehold property, leases of over nine years; or moveables (personal estate) : cash in bank accounts, shares (including shares in share transfer properties), units in unit trusts, jewellery etc.

The Royal Court of Jersey has issued a landmark judgment in Kea Investments Limited v Watson [2021] JRC 009

Jersey's economic substance regime has been in existence for nearly three years now. On the one hand its scope has recently been expanded to include partnerships as well as self-managed corporate funds...

In a recent decision, the Royal Court has expressed reluctance to grant relief on the grounds of mistake in circumstances where, rather than a settlor being unaware of and therefore mistaken...

Jersey is introducing changes to the way that companies are taxed in order to ensure that the island meets international standards while maintaining its competitive edge in the offshore financial services sector.

The media coverage on tax evasion has spiked again on the back of the Cahuzac affair with the French budget Minister responsible for combatting tax evasion indulging in a bit of it himself, by hiding €600,000 in an undeclared Swiss bank account.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in liquidity and cash flow challenges for many companies. As a consequence, companies may have to consider alternative ways to raise capital on an urgent basis. In this guide ...