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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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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Infrastructure ,
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Limited Partnerships ,
MiFID ,
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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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Infrastructure ,
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Share Transfer ,
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Stamp Duty Land Tax ,
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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