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Duties for the exercise of a fiduciary power….the smell test!

In the Representation of the Jasmine Trustees Limited [2015] JRC196 the Royal Court had to consider whether or not new t...

Insight 05/05/2016
  • Jersey
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Duties for the exercise of a fiduciary power….the smell test!

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 ...

Insight 14/04/2016
  • Guernsey
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Removed director: Quorum decorum means court won't restore him

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

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
  • Guernsey
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Reserved powers trusts examined

Trusts on tour: Jurisdiction clauses in trust instruments

Commercial parties have grown accustomed to addressing questions as to the law governing disputes between them and the f...

Guides 10/12/2015
  • Jersey
  • Guernsey
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Trusts on tour: Jurisdiction clauses in trust instruments

Investment funds in Guernsey

Guernsey has been an established base for collective investment funds for decades. Guernsey-based funds are promoted and...

Guides 04/11/2015
  • Guernsey
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Investment funds in Guernsey

Modern Muslim succession planning

Many modern Middle Eastern families are looking offshore to avoid the forced-heirship provisions of Shari’a law. Having ...

Guides 28/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Modern Muslim succession planning

Limited Liability Partnerships: A new form of Guernsey partnership

Legislation for the introduction of Limited Liability Partnerships in Guernsey came into force in 2014. A general partne...

Guides 23/10/2015
  • Guernsey
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Limited Liability Partnerships: A new form of Guernsey partnership