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Collas Crill explains... Establishing a Guernsey trust
What is a trust? Section 1 of The Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007, as amended (the "Law") states that: "A trust exists if a ...
Guides 03/06/2024- Guernsey
The Collas Crill guide to: Winding up a Jersey company on just and equitable grounds
Jersey is a popular place to establish an asset holding company. It is well regulated, creditor friendly, and the Compan...
Guides 07/05/2024- Jersey
Applying for Norwich Pharmacal relief in the BVI
In light of the privacy afforded to companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (the BVI), it is no surprise th...
Guides 18/03/2024- BVI
Update to the Probate (Jersey) Law 1998: Probate (Amendment) (Jersey) Law (the PJL)
On May 23 2023 the States debated and approved an amendment to the Probate (Jersey) Law 1998 (the Amendment) and this ca...
Guides 01/11/2023- Jersey
The principle of incumbency and conflicts of interest
The circumstances leading to the liquidation of a company are often contentious. One bone of contention which often aris...
Guides 03/10/2023- Cayman
Jersey 'fast track' fact sheet
In Jersey, a mechanism exists whereby a British Grant issued in the estate of a British domiciled person can be re-seale...
Guides 13/06/2023- Jersey
Key points to consider when handling personal data
With news stories of ransomware attacks ever increasing, so too does the potential compromise of personal data held by e...
Guides 28/04/2023- Cayman
The importance of reviewing your will and estate planning
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial planning that helps individuals formalise their wishes with regard to d...
Guides 27/04/2023- Jersey
Top tips to getting your planning application right first time
This article was first published by Island Families in March 2023 and can be viewed here. During the Covid-19 pandemic, ...
Guides 14/04/2023- Guernsey
Names of BVI Directors
From 1 January 2023, the Registrar shall make available, upon request, the names of incumbent directors of any BVI compa...
Guides 27/03/2023- BVI
Proliferation and proliferation financing in Guernsey
Proliferation and proliferation financing (collectively "PPF") are both significant threats to global peace and security...
Guides 22/03/2023- Guernsey
Marketing to investors and raising capital in Jersey
Jersey is considered by many as one of the leading international financial hubs. This reputation has been enhanced by Je...
Guides 07/03/2023- Jersey
