Walk into the Royal Court in London and you will see the full theatrical paraphernalia of English justice: black gowns, flowing robes, and the iconic horsehair wigs worn by barristers…
From the start of my journey as a trainee solicitor, I quickly realised that this area of law is deeply personal. Every case tells a story, often filled with emotion,…
A Conveyancer’s View from the Front Line The first quarter of 2026 has brought a welcome sense of stability to Jersey’s residential property market. After several years of hesitation, many…
The compulsory acquisition, or “squeeze-out”, regime under Jersey company law plays a critical role in public and private takeovers. Where an offeror secures overwhelming shareholder support, the law permits the remaining minority…
The Master of the Royal Court has recently given us useful guidance on a subject that I increasingly encounter: litigants in person using artificial intelligence in their legal proceedings. The case of…
Following a death, disputes can arise where family members discover that a significant portion of the deceased’s wealth appears to have been transferred away during their lifetime. In Jersey, the law recognises…
Client Profile A UK-based solicitor appointed as Deputy by the Court of Protection to manage the financial affairs of an elderly client with dementia. The client held a substantial bank…
The Situation Our client, a senior manager, experienced discriminatory treatment in the workplace. Despite years of service and a strong performance record, he was subjected to unfair treatment linked to…
The Situation A Jersey homeowner engaged a local construction company to build a new property under a standard building contract adapted for Jersey law. The contract set out the scope…
