Jersey’s inheritance law had not previously provided an automatic right to either unmarried partners or same sex couples to share in the estate of their partners, even those who have entered into a civil partnership in another jurisdiction. However that will change for same sex couples when the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law comes into force.

With all the excitement, happiness and work that a wedding entails, it’s not surprising that few of us take the extra steps of planning for the future. For example, how will your finances get unravelled if the relationship breaks down or if one of you dies?

In this, the first edition of Collas Crill's Employment News of 2012, our employment law specialist Emma Parr looks back at a year of cost cutting and redundancies for Channel lsland employers. And, although at first sight it might be ...

The evolution of employment law in Jersey does not look to be slowing down in 2012, with the registration in the Royal Court of two further amendments (Amendment 6 & 7) to the Island’s principal employment legislation, the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003, on 6th January 2012, and amendments to the Island’s minimum wage soon to be in effect. Simon Hurry looks at each in more detail.

The economic climate in 2011 certainly kept Collas Crill’s employment department busy; many reputable employers were forced to make redundancies as a cost-cutting exercise. Employment specialist Emma Parr says it is extremely important that Jersey employers are aware of the increasing developments in the islands employment legislation. With the number of employment tribunals on the increase it is essential that employers are fully prepared and not taken by surprise.

Until recently, banks lending on property in England and Wales would also instruct the borrower's solicitor in all but high value transactions. Following a change in the conduct rules for solicitors at the end of 2011, a solicitor may only act f...

Until recently, banks lending on property in England and Wales would also instruct the borrower’s solicitor in all but high value transactions. Following a change in the conduct rules for solicitors at the end of 2011, a solicitor may only act for both the bank and the borrower in very limited circumstances.

Collas Crill employment specialists are encouraging employers to review their policies to ensure that they take account the new rights of civil partners following 6 January 2012 where the Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 become law. Enabling same sex “marriages” to be formed in Jersey and for existing civil partnerships celebrated in other jurisdictions to be recognised locally..

This factsheet is intended to assist clients or advisers considering listing a company incorporated in Jersey on AIM.

A brief overview of the main Guernsey requirements for both a migration in and out is set out in the attached factsheet.

The requirements will vary depending on the circumstances, in particular whether the company is regulated in Jersey or elsewhere. Set out in the attached factsheet is a brief overview of the main Jersey requirements for both a continuance in and out.

When contemplating old age many of us are concerned about the cost of care home fees and of being forced to sell our homes to meet the costs. Giving your property to your children now may seem like an attractive option, but is it?

It is always critical to ensure that there is value in pursuing or continuing to pursue proceedings. However, taking investigative and protective measures in offshore jurisdictions can be a minefield for those who are unfamiliar with the jurisdictions in question, in both the civil and criminal arenas.

Collas Crill partner Damian James and head of Fiduciary in Jersey, Richard Pirie, have been recommended as experts in the Citywealth Offshore Leaders List. Read here for Richard Pirie's interview with Citywealth.