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Cayman economic substance update: Scope extended to include partnerships from 30 June 2021
We previously published an article in March 2019 on the introduction of the International Tax Co-operation (Economic Sub...
Insight 02/07/2021- Cayman
The rise of the crypto-asset: Practical advice for trustees
An article by Guernsey Group Partner David Cooney has been published on Wealth Adviser. Entitled 'The rise of the crypto...
Insight 29/06/2021- Guernsey
Cryptocurrencies and the offshore world: A difficult marriage?
An article co-authored by Jersey Group Partner Sam Sturrock and Trainee Solicitor Sophia Moustras has been published on ...
Insight 22/06/2021- Jersey
Guernsey economic substance update: Scope extended to include all partnerships from 30 June 2021
The Income Tax (Substance Requirements) (Implementation) Regulations, 2021, have been approved by the State of Guernsey'...
Insight 22/06/2021- Guernsey
Silent and not-so-silent giving: High-net-worths and philanthropy in Jersey
Jersey Partner and head of international private client and trusts Kellyann Ozouf is featured in the latest issue of 'Be...
Insight 18/06/2021- Jersey
Case provides clarity: Reflective loss forms part of Guernsey law
A recent judgment of Pilatus (PTC) Limited v RBC Trustees (Guernsey) Limited [2021] GRC012 in the Royal Court of Guernse...
Insight 16/06/2021- Guernsey
Check, check and check again: A contentious probate case summary
Claim In the case of Mundil-Williams v Williams [2021] John Williams was a divorced Welsh farmer with four sons. In 2014...
Insight 09/06/2021- Guernsey
Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) regime commencement
The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (VASP Act) was enacted on 31 October, following consultation with the Fi...
Insight 01/06/2021- Cayman
Shared residence of children in Guernsey: Are we there yet?
Historically, custody orders for children were almost always granted in favour of the mother. For many years, certainly ...
Insight 25/05/2021- Guernsey
AML/CFT independent audits for entities regulated in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has recently imposed administrative fines amounting to millions of Cayman d...
Insight 18/05/2021- Cayman
Moving with the times: The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance, 2021
On 1 May 2021 the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance, 2021 brought into force a number ...
Insight 18/05/2021
The pitfalls of the homemade will: British University in Dubai v Ebrahimi
In order to be valid, a will must be properly executed. In Guernsey, as in England and Wales, this means that the signat...
Insight 17/05/2021- Guernsey
