This article considers recent Jersey case law about how much of your legal costs the courts will award following successful legal action.
The sentencing at the Royal Courts of Roy Jeanne and Michael Timms for their roles in a multi-million pound fraud are a stark reminder to all firms that internal fraud can happen at any business.
OFSI in the UK has now issued clarificatory guidance in response to a surprising decision by the English Court of Appeal with serious consequences for Jersey businesses subject to the application of Jersey’s sanction’s laws.
The Court of Appeal stated that "in a very real sense (and certainly in the sense of [the applicable regulation], Mr Putin could be deemed to control everything in Russia". This briefing note considers the impact of that decision and the current position post the clarification by OFSI.
Find out more about the Jersey trust - in this comprehensive guide. Aimed at helping those considering the creation of a trust in Jersey to manage wealth, for businesses, or charitable purposes. This article provides an overview of the key legal requirements and general principles involved in establishing and managing trusts.
Find out more about the UK’s new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 which was passed on 26 October 2023. The UK government says the aim of the Act is to reduce the opportunity for criminal and terrorists to abuse the UK’s financial system.
Jersey Foundations - 15 years on
This legal briefing by Amati Law considers the Jersey law of Foundations
