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There is an ever increasing number of family offices being established by wealthy families

So it’s here! After all the controversy, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) was implemented on 22 July 2013.

The recent judgment of Jersey’s Royal Court in “Brunei Investment Agency and Bandone v Fidelis and others” [2008] JRC 152 has significantly extended its inherent jurisdiction to enforce foreign judgements in Jersey.

Political, commercial and economic factors may influence the propensity of lenders to consider the enforcement of security including, for example, fluctuating exchange rates, the rise and fall of energy and commodity prices, . . .

Last year Jersey cemented its position as a leading centre for companies looking to list - as reflected in the rise in volume and value of Jersey companies listed on exchanges around the world.

The requirements regarding how the decisions relating to a Jersey company are documented is dictated by a combination of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended, (the "Law") and the memorandum and articles...

In a recent decision, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands grappled with the question of whether the need for an investigation into the affairs of the company is a stand-alone ground for winding up.

The first half of 2020 has proven to be very challenging for dealmakers globally in executing transactions, due to a myriad of reasons brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Corporate governance is crucial for gaining investor confidence and unlocking shareholder value. John Félicité, Business Development Director, explores the key benefits it provides to companies.

The UK's new asset holding company (AHC) regime is expected to come into effect in April 2022.

At its simplest, a family office can be described as a private organisation established to hold and manage the wealth of one or more families. This briefing note will focus...

A discussion on whether it is possible in principle to pierce the veil of a Jersey or Guernsey foundation.

Following on from our previous note discussing who is able to make decisions on behalf of a Jersey company, this note provides a brief summary of how such decisions can be made and documented.

The substance requirements under the Taxation Law 2019 that came into force on 1 January 2019 apply to Jersey tax-resident companies that carry on certain specified geographically mobile activities.

This article provides an introduction to listing private equity acquisition debt on The International Stock Exchange (TISE) as well as a summary of Appleby's listing agent services in the Channel Islands.

Interest from private equity investors means that trust and corporate service providers are often targets for M&A activity.

Any such arrangement must undermine the policy of the CRS in order for it to be deemed a Reportable Arrangement.

The Amendment Law will bring into force a modernised LP Law, clarifying a number of existing provisions and enhancing others.