A consultation has been launched in relation to changes to the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the “Law”) and the introduction of a new administration regime. Given that the Law was last amended in 2014 and the changes that have occurred over the last decade, the proposed updates to the Law…
We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Jersey Law Firm of the Year award at the IFC Awards, organized by Citywealth. This recognition is a significant milestone, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services and our dedication to the clients and community…
Prior to 1st March 2022, the main recourse in Jersey for the creditor of an insolvent Jersey company was to seek a declaration en désastre. However, although a company may still be declared en désastre, the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the “Law”) was amended to create another option by permitting…
Introduction Last year the Royal Court heard the case of Hard Rock Limited and Anor v HRCKY Limited [2023] JRC169. The case stemmed from a dispute regarding a franchise agreement (the “Franchise Agreement”) granted by the respondent Hard Rock Limited (“HRL”) to the appellant HRCKY Limited (“HRCKY”) which allowed HRCKY…
One in vogue corporate discussion point is Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), which can be attributed to AI’s rapidly improving capabilities. AI, whilst challenging to summarise, has been neatly described as “the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour” by the Oxford Dictionary. However, to illuminate this…
Background As part of the Spring Budget 2024, the UK Government has announced changes to the treatment of Non-UK domiciled individuals (“Non-Doms”). In the UK Government’s own words: “The concept of domicile is outdated and incentivises individuals to keep income and gains offshore” The UK Government has confirmed that it…
