The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes not only the island of Guernsey but also two other islands, Alderney and Sark, which are jurisdictions in their own right with their own laws and courts.
Alderney has established itself as a global hub for e-gaming and has its own licensing regime in that regard as well as its own Company law.
Sark's unique history and constitution raise interesting and difficult legal challenges regarding many aspects of life from administrative law to property transactions.
Collas Crill's experienced Guernsey team regularly advises on the laws of both Alderney and Sark, in addition to Guernsey. Our experience includes:
Collas Crill completed the first conveyance of part of a tenement in Sark on Friday 5 March, following recent changes to Sark's ancient property laws. The long-awaited Land Reform (Sark) Law, 2019, (Law), came in to force on 1 February 2021 bringing with...
Changes coming to Sark property law
1 February 2021 is set to be a massive day for Sark and its people with the coming into force of the long-awaited Land Reform (Sark) Law, 2019, (the "Law"). The Law will bring sweeping changes to the principles of land ownership in Sark – principles whic...
Collas Crill has acted for Blue Islands on its £10 million loan facility with the States of Jersey, safeguarding essential lifeline travel connections for the Channel Islands. The loan secures the Channel Islands' air connectivity with the United Kingdom...
Clients often ask whether they are able to put in place a lasting power of attorney so that chosen individuals could manage their affairs for them, should they become unable to do so. For a number of years the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been looking to u...
The Alderney Gambling Law review
Collas Crill has again collaborated with several major international law firms for the fourth edition of the multi-jurisdictional legal reference book, The Gambling Law Review. Published by The Law Reviews, group partner Wayne Atkinson who specialises in...
Collas Crill’s ongoing work with Sark Electricity Limited has resulted in the Sark Electricity Price Control Commissioner agreeing to a Court order setting aside his earlier decisions concerning the reduction of electricity prices on Sark. Successful 11t...
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