When a marriage ends, one of the first questions I’m asked is “what am I entitled to?” It’s an entirely understandable question, and I wish I could give a simple…
Not every marriage that breaks down ends in divorce, and one of the things I find myself explaining most often is that Jersey law does not force that choice on…
Unfair prejudice claims are among the most potent weapons in a shareholder’s armoury under Jersey company law. When a company’s affairs are run in a manner that unfairly prejudices your interests as…
Disputes involving company directors are among the most commercially sensitive and legally complex forms of corporate litigation in Jersey. Claims for breach of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice…
Before authorising dividends, directors of Jersey companies must meet specific legal duties and make a solvency statement under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. Getting this wrong exposes you personally to…
A death in the family is one of life’s most difficult moments. For those closest to you, the grief can be overwhelming. And if you have named them as your Executor,…
When someone passes away, it is natural for family members to want clarity about what’s in the Will and how the estate will be administered. We are regularly asked whether a beneficiary who isn’t named as an Executor…
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…
