Guernsey has established itself as a sophisticated, stable jurisdiction for the structuring of alternative investment funds and bespoke vehicles. Among its suite of offerings, Guernsey permits the formation of unregulated...more
The use of Guernsey umbrella structures for both regulated and unregulated investment structures has seen a notable rise over the past 18 months.
Where these structures have typically been used for larger, master fund/...more
The process of winding up a Guernsey fund involves several important considerations that boards, fund managers, investment advisers and administrators must navigate carefully. This article explores six aspects which we...more
Fundraising in the global investment space has undergone a significant shift in recent years driven by a range of factors, among them: evolving investor preferences as new generations of investors come through, technological...more
5/12/2025
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Crowdfunding ,
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FinTech ,
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Investment Funds ,
Private Equity ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Regulatory Requirements
We are continuing to see Guernsey and Jersey structures being established for investment into and acquisition of infrastructure assets such as windfarms, network utilities and renewable power....more
Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for investment funds -
There are a number of advantages for using Guernsey as a jurisdiction, including the wide variety of company and limited partnership...more
1/7/2025
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AIFM ,
Articles of Incorporation ,
Asset Class ,
Close-Ended Funds ,
Corporate Entities ,
Due Diligence ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Fund Managers ,
Infrastructure ,
International Jurisdiction ,
Investment Funds ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
Limited Partnerships ,
MiFID ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Registered Funds ,
Regulatory Standards ,
REIT ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to implement the protected cell company ("PCC"), doing so over 25 years ago.
The PCC was originally created for use in insurance structures, although today it is also widely used for...more
Guernsey companies are extremely popular, and are used for a wide variety of purposes.
Guernsey companies can be incorporated quickly and a large number of corporate services providers offer day-to-day administration...more
10/4/2024
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Acquisitions ,
Audits ,
Capital Gains ,
Company Law ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Documentation ,
Future Tax Treatment ,
Incorporation ,
Infrastructure ,
Inheritance ,
Investment Funds ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Minority Shareholders ,
Share Capital ,
Share Transfer ,
Shareholders ,
Stamp Duty Land Tax ,
Stock Redemption ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
Guernsey and Jersey have today issued a joint statement with the Isle of Man on their intentions to implement the OECD global initiative to set a minimum effective tax rate for the world’s largest multinational enterprises,...more
Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to implement the protected cell company ("PCC"), doing so over 25 years ago. The PCC was originally created for use in insurance structures, although today it is also widely used for...more
This memorandum describes certain features of Guernsey fund regimes. It is intended to be a summary only, and is not exhaustive. It is not a substitute for detailed legal advice, which can be obtained from your usual Walkers...more