One of the small, but important, details to arise from the recent case of Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (in Liquidation) and others v. Conway and others [2017] was that the directors under fire in that case ...

On 29 July 2015, the States of Guernsey are expected to approve long anticipated amendments to the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the "Companies Law").

Following an announcement in Guernsey's 2019 Annual Budget, revised draft legislation updating the island's corporate tax residence law has now been published.

Under the current Listing Rules of the HKEX, listed issuers are required to cancel any shares that are repurchased by the issuer, and there is no option for such shares to be held in treasury.

Carey Olsen has advised Techemy Capital Limited on the launch of HODL 1 L.P. – a closed-ended fund vehicle targeting investments into private-sale stage initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Jersey's position as one of the world's leading international finance centres has not been achieved without considerable effort and resolve

Jersey is outside the European Union and regarded as a "third country" for AIFMD purposes.

The recently submitted Draft Taxation (Partnerships – Economic Substance) (Jersey) Law 202- is expected to be approved on 29 June 2021.

With the introduction of the Benefit Entities Act 2025 (the Benefit Act) Bermuda has taken the important and laudable step of allowing corporations to more easily incorporate environmental, social and governance...

Our Bermuda update highlights key enhancements that the Bermuda Monetary Authority has made to regulations to extend the scope of the Digital Asset Regimes and ensure it remains relevant...

Briefing Summary:Our investment funds team outline the latest developments within the investment funds market in the British Virgin Islands, detailing the latest statistics published...

The Cayman Islands team obtained what may be the first instance of a permanent stay of an official liquidation of a Cayman Islands company.

In AB v Grafters [2025] EAT 126, the Cardiff Employment Tribunal ("Tribunal") grappled with the scope of employer liability, offering an important reminder for employers across...

In Guernsey's close-knit business environment, employment disputes carry disproportionate reputational weight, yet many boards still treat HR matters as operational rather than strategic concerns. This analysis examines why employment risk has evolved into a critical governance issue for island-based companies, exploring the unique challenges posed by senior management conduct, settlement patterns, and workforce planning in a jurisdiction where professional missteps echo far beyond the tribunal room.

The Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- (the "Law") was adopted by the States of Jersey on 29 November 2024.

Where a person holds assets in Jersey, they should consider whether they wish to appoint someone who can manage those assets in the event that they should lose capacity to do so themselves.

In what may be one of the most significant developments in Jersey's funds regime, the Government of Jersey ("Government") and the Jersey Financial Services Commission ("JFSC") have announced major...

Property owners in Jersey now have clarity regarding the use of their residential properties as short-term holiday lets.

A recent judgment of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Brake & Anor v The Chedington Court Estate Ltd [2023] UKSC 29 (10 August 2023) is likely to be a welcome decision for liquidators...

In this article, Russell Clark, head of trusts and private wealth at Carey Olsen Guernsey, shares insights into Carey Olsen's achievements and the winning strategy...