Legal Opinions

Our Experience

We regularly provide legal opinions in relation to Jersey companies, foundations, trusts and limited partnerships.

Our Services

We aim to offer a fast and efficient service. Depending on the complexity of the matter, it is possible to expedite the service for an additional fee. In such cases, we will aim to issue the legal opinion on the same day.

Our Approach

We appreciate that some transactions will be time-critical and we will work with you to ensure delivery, on time.

Our Experts

Bella Ward

Group Partner

Simon Vivian

Group Partner

Our Publications

Contractual Performance Under Covid-19 Lockdown and Other Recourse Under South African Law

Common Reporting Standard (CRS) – Compliance of BVI Financial Institutions under Scrutiny by BVI International Tax Authority

As previously communicated in a briefing note, the BVI enacted the BVI Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Amendment Act, 2018 (the Act) which directly impacted upon CRS reporting obligations on several levels.
19/05/20

Contractual Performance Under Covid-19 Lockdown and Other Recourse Under South African Law

Contractual Performance Under Covid-19 Lockdown and Other Recourse Under South African Law

During this unprecedented time, this note is intended to create awareness of the legal remedies or relief and contractual defences that may be available in response to the extensive repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown facing businesses in the weeks and perhaps months to come.
03/04/20

Contractual Performance Under Covid-19 Lockdown and Other Recourse Under South African Law

Bvi Aeoi Update and Common Reporting Standard (Crs) – New Requirements

Towards the end of 2018 the BVI enacted the BVI Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Amendment Act, 2018 (the Act) which directly impacted upon CRS reporting obligations.
19/05/20