Looking to establish an investment management firm in the Channel Islands? This guide, the second in our series, sets out the key steps and considerations for setting up your business in Jersey - a world-class financial...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
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
After attending the Sifted Summit in London last week, Craig Cordle and Charlotte Gonçalves returned to Guernsey with fresh perspectives on how the Channel Islands can continue to support venture capital firms, startups and...more
The financial services sector in the Channel Islands has seen the publication of a report by MONEYVAL, a proposal to increase administrative penalties and the release of two public statements. The Bailiwick gambling...more
A recent English law case has highlighted an issue relevant to those involved in Channel Islands-related insolvencies – and particularly to insolvency practitioners ("IPs") who take on appointments as administrators – about...more
This memorandum has been prepared to inform directors of companies of their obligations following the listing of bonds and any other debt securities on The International Stock Exchange ("TISE"), which is regulated by The...more
The Walkers listing team has extensive experience providing listing sponsor services in connection with listings on The International Stock Exchange ("TISE"). Walkers Capital Markets Ltd ("WCML") is a Category 1 and 2 Listing...more
The Walkers listing team has extensive experience providing listing sponsor services in connection with listings on The International Stock Exchange ("TISE"). Walkers Capital Markets Ltd ("WCML") is a Category 1 and 2 sponsor...more
Walkers Capital Markets Limited ("WCML") is a Category 1 and 2 Listing Member of the International Stock Exchange Authority Limited (the ''Authority'') which means that we are able to act as a sponsor for all listing...more
Introduction - The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has handed down its long-awaited judgment in the joined cases of Equity Trust (Jersey) Ltd v Halabi and ITG Ltd and others v Fort Trustees Ltd, each focusing on...more
Data subject access requests (DSARs) are a cornerstone of the data protection regime, being fundamental in helping individuals to exercise their rights. If individuals do not know what information an organisation has about...more
The Economic Substance Amendment Act 2021 was enacted on 30 June 2021, bringing within scope of the Economic Substance Act 2018 all Bermuda partnerships and overseas partnerships that are engaged in a relevant activity,...more