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What support can a trustee expect from the Royal Court?

When a trustee is faced with a difficult decision and a potential dispute, it's important for them to be aware of the su...

Insight 29/06/2016
  • Guernsey
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What support can a trustee expect from the Royal Court?

New market abuse regime: One month to go

From 3 July 2016, the new Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) will be brought in across the EU. MAR will have a significant im...

Insight 18/05/2016
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
  • Cayman
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New market abuse regime: One month to go

Mistake: Setting aside voluntary dispositions

Given the favourable tax regimes in play across the Channel Islands, it is not surprising that incorrect tax advice is a...

Insight 10/03/2016
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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Mistake: Setting aside voluntary dispositions

"In the ordinary course of business"?

A recent decision of the Jersey Royal Court in SWM Limited v JFSC has provided some useful guidance for companies or ind...

Insight 28/01/2016
  • Jersey
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"In the ordinary course of business"?

FATCA , CDOT, CRS: Nowhere to hide

With the globalisation of the financial sector, it is now much easier for individuals and corporate entities to hold ass...

Insight 20/01/2016
  • Guernsey
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FATCA , CDOT, CRS: Nowhere to hide

Alpha Development Ltd et al v Barclays Wealth Trustees (Guernsey) Ltd et al

Alpha brought proceedings alleging negligence and breach of duty against its former corporate administrator and director...

Insight 07/01/2016
  • Guernsey
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Alpha Development Ltd et al v Barclays Wealth Trustees (Guernsey) Ltd et al

Reflections on Crociani v Crociani - a year on

It is just over a year since the Privy Council handed down its judgment in Crociani v Crociani. Now that the dust has se...

Insight 04/01/2016
  • Jersey
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Reflections on Crociani v Crociani - a year on

New year, new rules

Out with the old and in with the new. With the end of 2015 now drawing rapidly to a close, thoughts are starting to turn...

Insight 22/12/2015
  • Guernsey
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New year, new rules

Reserved powers trusts examined

Overview The vast majority of trust structures for High Net Worth Asian families contain reserved powers provisions. Yet...

Insight 16/12/2015
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Reserved powers trusts examined

Taxidermy: Would Uber be stuffed in Guernsey?

Uber, the app-based company which allows users to order car rides on their smartphones, was celebrating recently. On 16...

Insight 13/11/2015
  • Guernsey
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Taxidermy: Would Uber be stuffed in Guernsey?

'Insolvent trust': A misnomer?

'Insolvent trust': A misnomer? Legally, yes. However the Royal Court of Jersey has noted that the phrase is useful short...

Insight 22/10/2015
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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'Insolvent trust': A misnomer?

Interpreting wills: Construction versus constitution

On 1 September the Royal Court of Jersey issued a rare judgment on a Wills matter relating to the perennial problem of a...

Insight 14/09/2015
  • Jersey
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Interpreting wills: Construction versus constitution