To Intervene or not Intervene?
Consideration is often given as to the circumstances when the courts may intervene in the administration of Jersey trusts. That in turn gives rise to issues as to the interrelationship between the inherent and statutory supervisory jurisdiction of the court over Jersey trusts on the one hand, and the setting aside of decisions by trustees on the grounds of impropriety on the other hand. These issues came into stark relief in the interesting recent Royal Court decision in B v Erinvale PTC [2020] JRC 213.
Lockdown 2.0: Update on Jersey Cash Box Structures
Since our last update on cash box structures at the start of April 2020 the UK economy has endured a turbulent Q2 and Q3.
This Q&A discusses the obligations for private-sector data controllers in Bermuda to notify, register with, or obtain authorization from the data protection authority under Bermuda's comprehensive data protection law before processing personal data.
Giving notice: key considerations
In this month’s article we discuss some of the key issues to consider when giving notice to terminate an employment contract.
Asian Legal Business Conversations: Hong Kong Managing Partner Cameron Adderley
Hong Kong office Managing Partner Cameron Adderley interviewed by Asian Legal Business
Preparing for a virtual AGM in Bermuda
As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues, remote working is becoming the new business normal.
Robust, reliable, resilient—amid change
Bermuda’s reinsurance industry has endured many challenges over the years, but its unique mixture of talent, capacity, innovation and world-class regulation has ensured its adaptability in the midst of change.
Guernsey Property Unit Trusts – for UK real estate investment
Guernsey Property Unit Trusts (GPUTS) are a frequently used vehicle for holding UK real estate. Recent changes to capital gains tax in the UK has created a level playing field between onshore and offshore structures and this has helped renew interest in the use of GPUTs when structuring investments into UK real estate given the flexibility a GPUT offers.
Equal Pay and Discrimination Claims – A New Reality for Guernsey
Like most offshore jurisdictions, the legal community in Guernsey is tightly knit, but traditionally very cautious when it comes to managing its reputation to the outside world, especially around issues like sex discrimination, harassment and the gender pay gap.
Insurance M&A activity may be on horizon
Companies with a view to pursuing strategic acquisitions often look for opportunities in the insurance M&A market.