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Collas Crill is a leading offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London.
We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to clients locally and globally, including financial institutions, international businesses, trusts and funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families across the globe. Our growing network of independent and trusted partners spans the Caribbean, the Channel Islands, the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia.
Changes to the BVI beneficial ownership rules: What you really need to know
On 2 January 2025, amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act (BCA) and the BVI Business Companies Regulations came into force by way of the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Amendment Act) and the related BVI Business Companies (Amendment)...
Elena Gogh joins Collas Crill in Guernsey
Collas Crill has appointed Elena Gogh as Group Partner in its private client and trusts team in Guernsey. An experienced offshore private client lawyer, Elena joins the firm from Bedell Cristin. Elena advises trustees, individuals, financial institutions...
Collas Crill assists Jacobi Bitcoin ETF to broaden investor base
Collas Crill has assisted Jacobi Asset Management in securing the relaxation of investment restrictions related to its Jacobi Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), Europe’s first and only Bitcoin ETF. Originally launched in 2023 on Euronext Amsterda...
Trust briefing: Breach of trust
Jersey trust law is principally governed by the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the TJL). In a number of important areas, Jersey trust law has developed in a different and often more flexible way than in England. Care must therefore be taken when applying Engl...
The virtual asset service provider regulatory policy in the Cayman Islands
Effective as of 23 May 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced significant updates to the Cayman Islands' regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), as reflected in the recently published revised regulatory po...
Trust briefing: Removing a trustee
The removal of a trustee is a significant action that can have far-reaching implications for the administration of a trust. Jersey law provides a clear framework for the removal of a trustee, but the process involves various legal principles and practica...
