The launch of a new Revenue Service in Guernsey that brings together the collection of income tax and social insurance contributions will lead to improved government efficiency,

The arrival of Henry and Kyle, who were members of the dispute resolution and litigation practice at Carey Olsen Bermuda prior to heading to Hong Kong, means the Hong Kong office now boasts British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands and Bermuda qualified lawyers on the ground.

Under the Taxation (Partnerships – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 2021, an economic substance test will apply to a Jersey resident partnership in each relevant financial period...

On 19 October 2021, changes to the definition of "prospectus" in the Jersey Companies Law will come into force. These changes will exclude certain categories of debt and equity invitations...

The trainee rate was abolished in January 2024 following a recommendation from the Employment Forum. The idea was to simplify the wage structure by applying the standard minimum wage—£13 per hour—to all employees...

The Probate (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 2023 came into force on 27 October 2023 and has introduced some flexibility for the management of a deceased person's movable (personal) property.

Under Jersey's customary law rules, the heirs of an estate traditionally have a period of year and a day from the deceased's death or the date of the grant of probate or letters of administration...

Carey Olsen's investment funds team in Jersey has advised leading private equity firm Bregal Sagemount on the launch and final closing of Bregal Sagemount Fund III (Fund III) at US$1.5 billion.

Jersey Expert Funds are attractive for non-retail schemes, whether joint ventures, hedge funds, private equity vehicles or other schemes aimed at "Expert Investors".

Jersey Expert Funds are attractive for non-retail schemes, whether joint ventures, hedge funds, private equity vehicles or other schemes aimed at "Expert Investors".

Our investment funds team outline the latest developments in the investment funds market in Jersey including the new register of beneficial owners and significant persons

The International Stock Exchange ("TISE") has launched a new market segment, TISE Sustainable. TISE Sustainable is Europe's most comprehensive sustainable finance segment and has been established...

Four Carey Olsen lawyers have been recognised in Citywealth's inaugural list of Top 100 Trust Litigators.

The Deceased, a Cypriot domicile, died in April 2019. At the time of his death he held the issued shares in a Jersey company jointly with his spouse and son.

2024 was a busy year for legislation affecting owners and occupiers of property in Jersey.

Carey Olsen partner Christopher Griffin, who leads the digital assets and blockchain team at Carey Olsen, provided legal and regulatory advice to Criptyque on the founding of PryvateX in Jersey, assisted by associate Daniel Burridge.

Siobhan Riley, partner and head of Carey Olsen's trusts and private wealth group in Jersey, outlines what has made the Island an attractive jurisdiction

In a tumultuous world where everything feels uncertain, people are understandably in search of a safe harbour.

Carey Olsen Singapore managing partner Anthony McKenzie believes the Asia-Pacific region will see an increase in deal activity in 2022 after demonstrating its resilience and adaptability...

Andrew began working in the firm's Guernsey office in 2007 before relocating to Carey Olsen in Singapore in 2017.