By Emma
Prior to 1st March 2022, the main recourse in Jersey for the creditor of an insolvent Jersey company was to seek a declaration en désastre. However, although a company may still be declared en désastre, the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the “Law”) was amended to create another option by permitting…
By Emma
Introduction Last year the Royal Court heard the case of Hard Rock Limited and Anor v HRCKY Limited [2023] JRC169. The case stemmed from a dispute regarding a franchise agreement (the “Franchise Agreement”) granted by the respondent Hard Rock Limited (“HRL”) to the appellant HRCKY Limited (“HRCKY”) which allowed HRCKY…
By Emma
One in vogue corporate discussion point is Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), which can be attributed to AI’s rapidly improving capabilities. AI, whilst challenging to summarise, has been neatly described as “the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour” by the Oxford Dictionary. However, to illuminate this…
By Emma
Background As part of the Spring Budget 2024, the UK Government has announced changes to the treatment of Non-UK domiciled individuals (“Non-Doms”). In the UK Government’s own words: “The concept of domicile is outdated and incentivises individuals to keep income and gains offshore” The UK Government has confirmed that it…
By Emma
Voisin Law LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of Frances Littler to Partner. Frances joined Voisin in 2013, after having been enrolled on the firm’s successful Bursary Scheme since 2008. She qualified as an English Solicitor in 2015, from which time she focused her practice on Dispute Resolution. Frances…
By Emma
A Will is a written declaration of your wishes as to how your property (assets) should pass after death. A Will can be amended or revoked at any time before death, provided you retain the requisite mental capacity. Why should I have a Will? There are many advantages to making…
