Property
17 Jun 2019

Using Jersey Structures for UK Real Estate Acquisitions

Much has been written regarding the changes to UK capital gains tax (CGT) which came into force on 6 April 2019 and which imposed non-UK residents capital gains tax (NRCGT) on UK commercial real estate for the first time since the tax was introduced in the 1960s.

Dispute Resolution
13 Jun 2019

Employee off-duty conduct – Social Media and Serious Misconduct

From racist tweets to criticism via Facebook post, employees around the world have found themselves in hot water with their employers, even though the relevant conduct was not committed while on duty.

Fund Finance
12 Jun 2019

An Insight into Funds Financing in Jersey

We are used to seeing good news stories about Jersey’s funds industry and its continuing growth. One aspect of this which has not had as much coverage locally is the impact that the growing number of funds and fund managers will have on the fund finance industry.

Corporate
7 Jun 2019

Art of negotiation: Tips on working out a commercial deal

Negotiation in the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agree than to disagree, it is said. This should also ring true in the context of a commercial deal.

Corporate
7 Jun 2019

Flexible ISAC law to offer client solutions

Final consultations are now taking place in respect of the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies 2019 (Bill), which is expected to appear on the statute books soon.

GUE
4 Jun 2019

Trusts: Lessons from Dickens but a modern story

Trusts to benefit beneficiaries are established for many reasons but generally are a way of protecting assets to provide for funds to be paid over a period of time to those whom the settlor would naturally wish to benefit.

Funds & Investment Services
23 May 2019

Key changes to Bermuda funds classifications

Bermuda has adopted amendments to the island’s investment funds regime to ensure that regulatory oversight and supervision of the investment funds industry by the Bermuda Monetary Authority is in line with shifting international standards.

Trust Disputes
21 May 2019

Royal Court of Jersey Directs the Winding up of an Insolvent Trust

The Royal Court of Jersey has recently handed down an important decision in relation to the winding up of a Jersey trust.