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The doctrine of mistake in Guernsey
Many jurisdictions have now adopted the equitable doctrine of mistake, but whilst the laws of those jurisdictions may sh...
Guides 15/01/2025- Guernsey
A Guernsey landlord’s guide: What happens when a tenant of commercial premises becomes insolvent?
Here we explore the insolvency processes in Guernsey from a landlord’s perspective, highlighting how landlords can prote...
Guides 09/12/2024- Guernsey
Practical considerations for outgoing trustees
Whether at the request of beneficiaries, or through their own choice, trustees will often know when the time is right to...
Guides 20/11/2024- Guernsey
Lasting powers of attorney in Jersey
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were made available to Jersey residents when the Capacity and Self Determination (Jers...
Guides 26/09/2024- Jersey
The role of your conveyancer
Conveyancer is a professional within a law firm who deals with the act of transferring (or 'conveying') ownership (title...
Guides 01/09/2024- Jersey
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Collas Crill explains... Désastre proceedings for a Jersey company
Updated guide coming soon We are currently updating this guide to reflect recent changes.
Guides 12/08/2024- Jersey
Collas Crill explains... Court-ordered creditors' winding up of a Jersey company
Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset-holding company. It is well-regulated, creditor-friendly, and the Compan...
Guides 12/08/2024- Jersey
The Collas Crill guide to... A shareholder-initiated creditors' winding up of a Jersey company
Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset holding company. It is well regulated and creditor friendly, and the Com...
Guides 24/07/2024- Jersey
Collas Crill explains… The duties of a trustee under Guernsey law
What is a trustee? A trust exists if a person (a "trustee") holds or has vested in them, or is deemed to hold or have ve...
Guides 04/06/2024- Guernsey
Collas Crill explains... Establishing a Guernsey trust
What is a trust? Section 1 of The Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007, as amended (the "Law") states that: "A trust exists if a ...
Guides 03/06/2024- Guernsey
The Collas Crill guide to: Winding up a Jersey company on just and equitable grounds
Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset holding company. It is well regulated, creditor friendly, and the Compan...
Guides 07/05/2024- Jersey
Applying for Norwich Pharmacal relief in the BVI
In light of the privacy afforded to companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (the BVI), it is no surprise th...
Guides 18/03/2024- BVI
