The UK Takeover Code will be updated from 3 February 2025 -
Companies with registered offices in the Channel Islands remain in-scope...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
/ Accounting ,
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
Looking to establish an investment management firm in the Channel Islands?
This guide outlines the key considerations and requirements for setting up your business in one of the world's leading financial jurisdictions,...more
There is a growing trend for large UK-based companies to consider exploring listings on US stock exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, potentially at the expense of the London Stock Exchange plc...more
12/5/2024
/ Business Listings ,
Channel Islands ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Infrastructure ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
London Stock Exchange ,
Nasdaq ,
NYSE ,
REIT ,
Stock Exchange ,
Trading Platforms ,
UK
On 1 April 2022, the UK introduced a new tax advantaged corporate structure, a "qualifying asset holding company" ("QAHC"), which benefits from a number of UK tax breaks.
A crucial requirement for QAHC eligibility is that...more
Jersey and Guernsey (collectively, the "Channel Islands") remain popular for both private equity buyout structures of UK and international corporate groups across various industries and asset classes, and for leverage...more
12/5/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
AML/CFT ,
Borrowers ,
Buy-Out Agreements ,
Channel Islands ,
Corporate Structures ,
Credit Facilities ,
Debt Securities ,
High Yield Bonds ,
Investment ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Loans ,
Mezzanine Lenders ,
Offshore Banks ,
Private Equity ,
Tax-Residency Certificate ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
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
/ Accounting ,
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
What is a UK REIT?
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), despite the name, is a company (or group of companies) carrying on a property rental and investment business which, if it meets certain conditions, can elect to...more
Guernsey and Jersey have long been popular places used by private equity investors in acquisitions of target businesses given the advantages they offer over other jurisdictions. We're taking a closer look at some of these...more
3/5/2024
/ Distribution Rules ,
Documentation ,
Economic Substance Doctrine ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Jurisdiction ,
Nasdaq ,
Private Equity ,
Return on Equity ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
This briefing explains Guernsey’s adoption of rigorous international tax and regulatory standards, which, in conjunction with its local tax law, make it an ideal location for investment funds and other investment vehicles....more
8/9/2023
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Beneficial Owner ,
EU ,
FATCA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
IAIS ,
International Monetary Fund ,
International Tax Issues ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
OECD ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Taxation ,
Telecommunications ,
TIEA ,
Transparency ,
UK
On 1 April 2022, the UK introduced a new tax advantaged corporate structure, a “qualifying asset holding company” (“QAHC”), which benefits from a number of UK tax breaks.
A crucial requirement for QAHC eligibility is...more
The Private Investment Fund Rules ("PIF") regime was updated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") in 2021 to expand the available PIF product options. PIFs are governed by the Private Investment Fund Rules...more
Our global investment funds teams work closely with the leading managers, instructing counsel and service providers around the world, giving us a unique perspective and insight into the trends and forces shaping financial...more
2/8/2023
/ Asia ,
Bermuda ,
BVI Business Companies ,
Cayman Islands ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Infrastructure ,
Private Equity ,
SFDR ,
UK