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Whilst the existence of a Staff Handbook is certainly an essential tool for employers, there is little benefit in having a manual if it is simply going to remain on your shelf gathering dust.

In times of ever-increasing property prices, parental contributions towards house purchases are becoming increasingly common.

In a recent judgment on costs, the Royal Court of Guernsey (the Court) has provided helpful clarification on the circumstances in which a creditor...

As the market for celebrity and personality driven brands and images only looks set to continue and expand, the Guernsey Image Right offers a real advantage to brand owners to protect and manage these valuable image rights.

The States of Guernsey has recently voted to suspend the Island Development Plan Policy GP11 for a five year period.

Tackling tax evasion was a hot topic during the 2015 UK election.

Digital assets are now owned by some of the world's wealthiest individuals and families. While the jury is still out in some jurisdictions in relation to the legal and tax status of these assets,...

For decades, the relationship between trustees and beneficiaries was defined by quiet deference – beneficiaries trusted their trustees, accepted decisions, and rarely questioned how trusts were managed.

In September 2018, Jersey adopted the Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law 2018 (the LLC Law) which will allow, once further enabling legislation has been passed, for the establishment of limited liability companies (Jersey LLCs).

In September last year, the Royal Court of Jersey handed down what is now widely considered to be a landmark decision in Jersey trust law.

Even when an employee is able to establish that they have been unfairly dismissed, this is often not the end of the story.

The UK government has been busy drafting new proposals for developing the hotly debated topic of parental leave following the results of last year's public consultation: "Modern Workplaces".

It may not be an issue that an employer wishes to face, but in today's economic climate, redundancy is becoming an increasing reality for some.

There has been much local comment and some criticism of the Jersey Employment Tribunal since 8 January this year, when the Royal Court handed down a judgment which overturned a decision on unfair dismissal made by the Tribunal in July 2013.

When we think of legacies in a will we think of cash bequests or the family heirloom however, in this digital era, legacies are changing.

The Ladies' College will be looking to hold onto their title for a third year when they face Elizabeth College in the 2024 Collas Crill Guernsey Moot final.

The perfect blend of city life, countryside charm and a beach destination all in one, it's no wonder Jersey is high on the agenda for those looking to relocate. But how does one go about it?