06/10/2020
The States of Guernsey has approved proposals to amend the legal framework relating to beneficial ownership. These amendments provide much needed clarity in certain areas, and 'plug' any gaps, which have been identified in the current beneficial
06/10/2020
The AO’s decision was overturned on appeal to the Labour Court
06/10/2020
The text will usually offer financial support and services or will say that a fee needs to be paid.
06/10/2020
This is the second in a ten-part series that provides practical guides to Jersey company law, with future pieces on corporate procedures, continuations and financial records.
06/09/2020
Harneys previously advised Polaris on its 2018 acquisition of 100 per cent of the issued and outstanding shares of Union Energy Group Corp.
06/09/2020
It will need to be to put in place and maintained for new and existing funds.
06/09/2020
From the introduction of the first real stock exchange in 1602 to its powerful merchant banks of the 1750s
06/09/2020
These explore some of the implications arising from doing business during the pandemic, and how to overcome them from an offshore perspective.
06/09/2020
This Legal Update provides a high-level overview of some of those proposed amendments.
06/09/2020
The overseas lawyers are commonly instructed in the client's home jurisdiction (perhaps due to translation needs or conflicting time-zones), where the dispute originated or where assets are situated.
06/09/2020
Among the seven Carey Olsen lawyers recognised, Jersey partner John Kelleher was named 'Lawyer of the Year for Litigation in Jersey' – an additional recognition for those with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area
06/08/2020
Mark is one of the best known and leading property lawyers in Guernsey and will remain a close friend of the firm.
06/07/2020
This case provides useful clarity to directors that their fiduciary duties do not continue when the company has been struck off the Register. It also provides a reminder to directors of their fiduciary duties.
06/07/2020
Alternative investment vehicles and/or businesses experiencing financial distress may wish to consider all available options, including the use of restructuring tools to protect their interests.
06/05/2020
Lawyers from Carey Olsen's corporate team in Guernsey have advised the States of Guernsey on its debut unsecured £225 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF).
06/05/2020
Offshore companies incorporated in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Mauritius are no more immune to the effects of the pandemic
06/05/2020
Ideally, a contract will contain both a “choice of jurisdiction” and a “choice of law” clause, the latter of which is sometimes also referred to as a “governing law” clause.
06/05/2020
Today it is difficult to imagine the process of incorporating a legal entity even in offshore zones without identifying the ultimate beneficiary and the source of its funds.
06/05/2020
For both landlords and tenants of commercial premises in Jersey there will be a number of factors to consider when agreeing upon any temporary rent relief arrangements
06/04/2020
After they lose life savings in ‘high risk fund mis-selling’ linked to LMIM