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Protected cell companies: Going beyond funds and captive insurance

Protected Cell Companies have existed in Guernsey for over ten years and most people are familiar with their traditional...

Insight 21/02/2017
  • Guernsey
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Protected cell companies: Going beyond funds and captive insurance

International pensions and savings in the Middle East

Give your employees the benefits that they need to feel secure and appreciated. Collas Crill is a leading participant in...

Guides 13/02/2017
  • Guernsey
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Cost caps for liquidators

The Royal Court in Guernsey has, for the second time, made clear to insolvency practitioners (and those they instruct) t...

Insight 02/02/2017
  • Guernsey
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Cost caps for liquidators

Momentous decisions: LKM Discretionary Trust

Trust administration can sometimes involve making what can be best described as 'momentous' decisions. In these circumst...

Guides 20/12/2016
  • Guernsey
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Guernsey foundations: A new tool in the box

In this overview, Angela Calnan of Collas Crill, Guernsey looks at the characteristics, potential uses and some practica...

Guides 25/10/2016
  • Guernsey
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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?

Cell structures in Guernsey and Jersey

There are two types of cell companies: The Protected Cell Company(PCC); and The Incorporated Cell Company(ICC) and its ...

Guides 27/06/2016
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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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

The common reporting standard

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

Guides 05/05/2016
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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In the matter of Abacus Global Approved Managed Pension Trust

Facts The applicant, Mr Gresh, requested that the trustee of his pension fund pay to him a lump sum distribution (nearly...

Guides 05/05/2016
  • Guernsey
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Removed director: Quorum decorum means court won't restore him

In the recent case of Harlequin Chemicals Ltd et al v Wener Urban and Anthony Saville et al the Royal Court of Guernsey ...

Guides 14/04/2016
  • Guernsey
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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