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Jersey's Companies Law has been amended to introduce administration, a corporate rescue process that enables restructuring of viable businesses while preserving secured creditor rights. This comprehensive modernisation provides Jersey with its first true rescue mechanism, positioning it alongside other leading restructuring jurisdictions and offering an alternative to the previously necessary practice of passporting companies into UK administration.

Jersey's investment funds sector continues to evolve with strategic reforms designed to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency. Recent developments include the government's Time to Win initiative, comprehensive reforms to the Control of Borrowing regime, and the introduction of a modern corporate administration framework that expands restructuring options for distressed companies.

The Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026 (the Amendment Law) was adopted by the States on 12 December 2025 and, having been approved by the Privy Council on 10 March 2026, came into effect last Friday, on 20 March 2026.

Developments in Channel Islands in response to COVID-19

Jersey introduced Cell Companies into its law in 2006.

Jersey law recognises two cell company vehicles: the (Jersey) Protected Cell Company ("PCC") , a "second generation" PCC that represents the first significant advance

Désastre proceedings are a Court initiated insolvency procedure that is used to liquidate an insolvent company.

This short guide provides a high-level overview of structured finance and securitisation in Jersey. Should you require further information or professional advice...

On the 21 January 2026, the States of Jersey adopted the Companies (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026 (the Companies Law Amendment) which will come into force in June 2026.

This short guide provides a high-level overview of structured finance and securitisation in Jersey. Should you require further information or professional advice please get in touch...

Jersey has been at the forefront of the global finance industry for over 50 years and is acknowledged as one of the world's leading international finance centres for banking...

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own financial and legal systems and its own courts of law.

Jersey offers an exceptional combination of lifestyle and substance: 43 miles of stunning coastline, a temperate climate, and a distinctive Franco-British character – all within a one-hour flight from London.

The Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the "Law") came into force on 30 March 1992. Since that date, the Law has been periodically amended

Under Jersey law, limited partnerships can be established with separate legal personality or full body corporate status.

This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of clients considering incorporating a private company under the laws of Jersey.

Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset holding company. It is well regulated, creditor friendly, and the Companies Law is modern, flexible and modelled on English companies legislation.