ArticleGuide To Limited Liability Partnerships In JerseyFollowing on from its original introduction in 1997, the legislation governing the limited liability partnership (LLP)JerseyCorporate/Commercial LawAppleby
ArticleThe Inequality Of Equality Legislation In The Channel IslandsThis summer, Guernsey launched its public consultation in relation to proposals to introduce a comprehensive equality law from 2021 onwardsJerseyEmployment and HRAppleby
ArticleUK Intellectual Property Office Confirms Jersey’s Entry Into The Berne ConventionThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has approved Jersey’s entry into International Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (Paris Act 1971), more frequently referred to as simply, the Berne Convention. JerseyIntellectual PropertyAppleby
ArticleTax Information Exchange Agreements Put To The TestThe recent case of Volaw Trust & Corporate Services Limited and Larsen v Comptroller of Taxes [2013] JRC 095 is the first case to decide on an appeal against a notice issued by the Comptroller of Income Tax under the Taxation Regulations 2008.JerseyTaxAppleby
ArticleChina Offshore: Insight & Analysis Of China’s Outbound Offshore Investments And M&A ActivityPlease find attached our report on China’s outbound offshore Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and mergers and acquisitions activity. JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleFurther Court Guidance On Sanctioning Banking Business Transfers In JerseyAppleby acted as lead counsel to international banking group Standard Chartered in connection with the consolidation in September 2013 of its two Jersey banking entities (Standard Chartered (Jersey) Limited and Standard Chartered Bank, Jersey branch) into a single operating platform for its Jersey business.JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleInnovation In Structures In The Funds And Investments SectorRecent developments in both law and regulation in Jersey have demonstrated the engagement by all parts of the sector, government, regulator and industry, in innovation and development. Following the 2013...JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleJersey 2015 Budget Stamp Duty ChangesThose who will benefit the most will be persons borrowing to finance the purchase of a residential property for £400,000 or less. JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleJersey And Seychelles Sign Double Tax TreatyThe Government of Jersey has signed a Double Tax Agreement (DTA) with the Republic of Seychelles. JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleParental Responsibility: Is There Soon To Be A Change In The ‘Force'?For unmarried fathers in Jersey, knowing what rights and responsibilities one has for one's children can be confusing. In the UK the situation is somewhat simpler: JerseyWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleThe Mauritius Financial Services Commission Issues Communique On Its Licensee Filing And Reporting ObligationsThe Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) issued an important communique on the filing and reporting requirements of its licensees in view of the national lockdown which prevailed...MauritiusFinance and BankingAppleby
ArticleBalgobin M. L. v. Maubank Ltd & Anor 2024 SCJ 145 – Case SummaryThe Court of Civil Appeal (CCA) delivered an interesting judgment on the adequacy of affidavit evidence when making a bankruptcy order. The CCA, acting solely on the basis of affidavit evidence...MauritiusInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringAppleby
ArticleMauritius Issues Regulations Under The Mauritius Insolvency Act 2009On 21 July 2020, the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development issued the Insolvency (Extension of Time During COVID-19 Period)MauritiusInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringAppleby
ArticleRegulatory Legislation Update MauritiusOn the 5 July 2017, Mauritius signed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures...MauritiusWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleThe Supreme Court Of Mauritius Provides Clarity On The Meaning Of ‘Public Policy’ In International ArbitrationThe Supreme Court of Mauritius, amongst others, provided clarity on the meaning of ‘public policy’ in international arbitration.MauritiusWealth ManagementAppleby
ArticleAmendments To Trust And Probates Legislation Of The British Virgin Islands Now In ForceFurther to our April 2021 news alert (The British Virgin Islands Modernises its Trustee Act and Welcomes Changes to Its Probate Legislation), linked here, the following Acts have been brought...British Virgin IslandsFamily and MatrimonialAppleby
ArticleCRS Compliance Form Filing Deadline In The Cayman Islands – Are You Ready?The 15 September 2022 is the upcoming deadline for submitting the 2021 CRS Compliance Form with the Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) in the Cayman Islands.Cayman IslandsComplianceAppleby
PodcastWhy Appleby For Wills And Probate - John Bisson, Part 2 (Podcast)Partner John Bisson continues onto the second of three episodes in our Let's Talk Law Jersey podcast series and shares his impressive knowledge about the importance of wills and probate.JerseyFamily and MatrimonialAppleby
ArticleAppleby Jersey Release First Community Partnership PodcastAppleby Jersey recently recorded the first of our Community Partnership podcasts with Sammy Cooil and guest Sam Moore. This is the third year of Appleby's community partnership with Sammy Cooil...JerseyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesAppleby
ArticlePodcast: Why Appleby For Property – John Bisson, Part 1Continuing our Jersey podcast series Let's Talk Law: Jersey, Partner John Bisson gives his insight into property law on the island and what Appleby has to offer.JerseyReal Estate and ConstructionAppleby