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The supervisory jurisdiction of the court and foundations

IN THE MATTER OF THE REPRESENTATION OF A LIMITED AND IN THE MATTER OF THE F FOUNDATION AND IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLES 43-...

Guides 20/10/2015
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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Review of the Foundations Law of Guernsey and Jersey

Jersey’s foundations law came into force in 2009. It gave birth to a new Jersey legal entity, this creature of statute b...

Guides 20/10/2015
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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Advantages of the Guernsey Trust Regime

Guernsey has an excellent reputation as a trust jurisdiction, recognised by the OECD through its inclusion on the first “...

Guides 20/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Why a will is vital under Guernsey's inheritance laws

Under Guernsey’s previous laws of inheritance, individuals were not able to leave their assets exactly as they wished, i...

Guides 20/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Guardianship vs Power of Attorney

It can be a stressful time when a loved one or family member becomes unable to manage their own affairs. However, it is ...

Guides 19/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Probate in Guernsey

“Probate” is a term commonly used as a generalisation for what ought more properly to be called a “Grant of Representati...

Guides 19/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Wills in Guernsey

People often put off making a will or are slow to amend their will as circumstances change. The risk they run is that, o...

Guides 19/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Asset tracing and recovery in the Channel Islands

It is always critical to ensure that there is value in pursuing or continuing to pursue proceedings. However, taking inv...

Guides 19/10/2015
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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A first step in capping liquidator's costs?

Yesterday the Royal Court of Guernsey issued practice direction 3 of 2015 ("the Practice Direction"). The purpose of the...

Insight 20/08/2015
  • Guernsey
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A first step in capping liquidator's costs?

EU "blacklist": Guernsey included by error

On Wednesday 17th June, the European Union published a blacklist of international tax havens which are considered to be ...

Insight 19/06/2015
  • Guernsey
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EU "blacklist": Guernsey included by error

Personal liability clarified: Investec v Glenalla in the Court of Appeal

In a decision that will bring a sigh of relief to trustees in both Guernsey and Jersey, the Guernsey Court of Appeal has...

Guides 23/07/2014
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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Under the wire

PREST V PETRODEL RESOURCES LIMITED: 2013 UKSC 34 The famous case of Salomon v A Salomon & Co established the core pr...

Guides 28/06/2014
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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