By Natasha Egre
A wholesale modernisation and digitisation of the Intellectual Property Office of Jersey has taken place, with a view to making applications quicker and easier. Its new portal is now live, as of 1st August 2026, and the Trade Mark (Jersey) Law 2026 (the “Law”) is now in force. What is…
By Natasha Egre
[Pictured: A young Michael Voisin taken from 1962 when he was first called to the English bar.] Voisin Law is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Advocate Michael Voisin, whose name remains an enduring part of our firm’s history, identity, and legacy. Michael joined the firm founded by…
By Natasha Egre
Voisin Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Emily Paris-Hunter as Partner. Advocate Paris-Hunter will lead the firm’s Property Department, reinforcing Voisin Law’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice across Jersey’s residential and commercial property market. Advocate Paris-Hunter brings a strong track record in advising a broad range…
By Natasha Egre
Voisin Law has announced the appointment of Natasha Egré as its new Head of Client Development, marking a significant commitment to the firm’s next phase of strategic growth and client engagement. Natasha joins the firm with an established reputation across Jersey’s business community, notably as former Chair of the Institute of…
By Emma
A consultation has been launched in relation to changes to the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the “Law”) and the introduction of a new administration regime. Given that the Law was last amended in 2014 and the changes that have occurred over the last decade, the proposed updates to the Law…
By Emma
We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Jersey Law Firm of the Year award at the IFC Awards, organized by Citywealth. This recognition is a significant milestone, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services and our dedication to the clients and community…
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
Whilst not a subject of everyday conversation, making a Will is a way for you to ensure that your affairs are in order and your wishes recorded should the worst happen. If you die without having a Will in place your assets will be dealt with under the intestacy provisions…
By Emma
The case of Representation of White Willow (Trustees) Limited [2022] JRC120 provides helpful clarification as to the trustee’s right to reasonable security in the form of an indemnity when making an interim distribution to beneficiaries. This case was another instalment in long running litigation concerning the Foundation, but, in summary,…
By Emma
This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. The…
By Emma
The role of the Royal Court in supervising the administration of trusts is fundamental to the trust concept, with article 51 (1) of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the “Law”) permitting a trustee to apply to the Royal Court for directions concerning the manner in which the trustee may or…
By Emma
Recent amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999 (the Proceeds of Crime Law) have the scope to bring a significant number of entities that carry out business within Jersey (irrespective of whether they are located in or outside of the Island) within Jersey’s regime for the prevention and…
By Emma
Case Name & Citation In the Matter of the Representations of Daisy Logistics Mezz Pledgeco Limited, Daisy Stores Mezz Pledgeco Limited and Daisy Stores II Mezz Pledgeco Limited [2023] JRC051. Factual Background Daisy Logistics Mezz Pledgeco Limited, Daisy Stores Mezz Pledgeco Limited and Daisy Stores II Mezz Pledgeco Limited…
By Emma
You pays your money and takes your choice – Tenant’s liability for service charge Q: If a tenant has the right to use part of a building under the terms of his lease but doesn’t, is he still required to contribute towards its maintenance? A: In short, ‘yes’. In Reekie…
By Emma
The Attorney General has released helpful guidance relating to applications for director disqualifications pursuant to Article 78 of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the “Companies Law”). Article 78 of the Companies Law allows the Attorney General, the Jersey Financial Services Commission or the Minister for External Relations and Financial Services to…
By Emma
In the recent case of Monarch Investments Limited [2023] JRC024, the Royal Court was faced with a Jersey company which had become ‘paralysed’ as a result of a breakdown of relations between its two shareholders. Background The case concerned Monarch Investments Limited (the “Company”), which was a Jersey company…
By Emma
The European Union has adopted various anti-money laundering directives in recent years, with the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive requiring member states to implement central registers of beneficial owners of companies and the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, requiring each EU member state to make the information stored on its central register…
