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The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended, (the "Law") includes a simple procedure by which Jersey companies are able to carry out a reduction of capital without obtaining court approval...

The Royal Court has recently clarified the Jersey law position of whether a trust is able to lose its substratum.

Jersey has a long-standing and sophisticated securities issuance regulatory regime. The regime is regulated by a single regulatory authority, the Jersey Financial Services Commission ("JFSC").

New proposed requirements for an economic substance test for Jersey tax-resident entities have been published to meet the requirements of the EU Code of Conduct Group.

In Al Jaber v Mitchell [2021] EWCA Civ 1190 the English Court of Appeal has recently grappled with the issue of whether the statements made by a former director during a mandatory court supervised examination under section 236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (the IA) are covered by witness immunity.

The Taxation (Implementation) (International Tax Compliance) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures) (Jersey) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) are expected to come into force very soon in Jersey.

A new Practice Statement from the Chancellor of the High Court in England will take effect from 1 January 2026, introducing changes to how Schemes of Arrangement are handled under Part 26 and 26A...

The Royal Court of Jersey 's recent decision in Rassmal Investments LLC v Mubarak Abdullah Al Suwaiket & Sons [2025] JRC 220 provides useful guidance for those involved in secured lending and enforcement...

The current difficulties experienced by companies raising debt finance is making the use of Jersey Cash Box companies increasingly popular as a fast and efficient way of enabling a United Kingdom public company to raise equity capital for an acquisition through a placing of its shares.

Our corporate team outline the latest developments within the corporate and finance market in Jersey including the implementation of Pillar Two...

Jersey is taking further steps to modernise its financial services framework, with approved changes to prospectus requirements and proposed legislation to repeal the remaining Control of Borrowing requirements.

The legislative framework applicable to insolvency and restructuring in Jersey has seen significant developments in recent years, with the introduction of the Companies Regulations No 8 2022 (the Regulations).

Unlike professional trustee companies, a PTC exists purely to act as trustee of one or more connected trusts, often for a single family.

The global financial crisis has reinforced the importance of ensuring that directors have sufficient knowledge and experience to discharge their duties effectively.

The Royal Court has recently examined directors’ duties in Jersey law in the case of Vilsmeier v AI Airports International Limited and PI Power International Limited [2014] JRC 257.

The pandemic underscored the importance of integrating the next generation, or NextGen, into the family business. Many families experienced tragedies, losing their patriarch or matriarch...

Collas Crill Trust (CCT) has made a number of appointments in its Guernsey and Jersey offices.