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Congratulations to our teams who have been recognised in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2025. With two team and 12 individual rankings across our BVI, Guernsey, Jersey and London offices, our lawyers have been praised for combining "commercial pragmatism with technical rigour," as well as their "consistently friendly and approachable demeanour." Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ettNChSj

Jersey has announced significant enhancements to its Jersey Private Fund (JPF) regime, reflecting the Island’s continued commitment to building on the JPF’s success. Key updates include the removal of the 50 offer/investor cap, a widened definition of "professional investor", 24-hour authorisation, and listing options. Effective from 6 August 2025, these changes will further improve the JPF’s flexibility, accessibility, and simplicity to launch. Read the full update to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehuNRh32

Are you aware of the latest amendments to the BVI's beneficial ownership regime? Our latest update considers the recent changes made to the British Virgin Islands' (BVI) beneficial ownership regime. These changes reflect the BVI Government's Policy on Rights of Access to the Register of Beneficial Ownership and align with evolving international standards to ensure the BVI maintains its reputation as a leading financial services centre. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/eUhm8Avr

In Byers v Chen Ningning, the BVI Court of Appeal ordered the sole director of a company to pay US$13M after breaching her fiduciary duties by making a payment to one creditor in preference over the other creditors in circumstances where the company was insolvent. The decision is a reminder that directors' duties to act in the best interests of the company are extended to include the interests of the company’s creditors as a whole when a company is insolvent or insolvency is imminent. Any loss to the general body of creditors is equated with that of the company and balance sheet neutrality cannot be relied upon as a defence. Any financial benefit to the director is not a relevant consideration in determining whether the company suffered any loss because of the director's breach of their duties. Read our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eKtvSiTu

We're delighted to welcome new Partner Tom McLaughlin to our Cayman Islands Corporate practice. Tom was most recently a Partner in the Financial Markets team at Dentons New Zealand. His practice spans a broad range of corporate and financing matters, advising sponsors, fund managers, investment banks, investment funds, and other entities. Tom's appointment strengthens our Cayman Corporate team and brings added depth to how we support clients on complex, cross-border transactions. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ek3wfTVW

When "perpetual change is the new norm," how do you lead through it?   In this Q&A with eprivateclient and thewealthnet, our new Chief Transformation Officer Tom Grogan shares his perspective on the role of digital assets in the global economy and why the ability to pivot and transform is more important than ever.   He also reflects on leadership, career advice, the power of exercise, and the impact of great teachers.   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eW8ZfmGv

We're thrilled to welcome John Greenfield to our Guernsey Dispute Resolution team. A standout figure in the offshore litigation world, John brings decades of high-profile experience, deep local knowledge, and a track record in some of the most significant cases to come before the courts.   His arrival marks an exciting step in the continued growth of our practice.   Find out more about John's appointment: https://lnkd.in/eQ6vikey

We’re delighted to announce that Joel Hernandez, Head of our Jersey Investment Funds practice, has been appointed Chair of the Jersey Funds Association.   With over 25 years of industry experience, Joel is recognised as a leading specialist in real estate, private equity, and venture capital funds.   Read more about Joel’s appointment and vision for Jersey’s funds industry: https://lnkd.in/eDNbfJ7J

We were pleased to welcome a strong turnout of clients to our annual Jersey Financial Regulation Forum on Tuesday, which offered an afternoon of insight, discussion and forward thinking.   The event featured panel sessions with the Mourant regulatory experts being joined by guests from the Government of Jersey, the Jersey Financial Services Commission and QEB Hollis Whiteman.    The sessions covered a broad range of current considerations for regulated business and ended with a preview of key areas of output from the Government's Competitive Programme.   Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the event’s success.

Why choose the British Virgin Islands for wealth management and succession planning?   The British Virgin Islands (BVI) stands out as a premier destination for succession planning and the use of private investment companies (PICs).   Our latest guide explores how BVI’s political stability, privacy, asset protection and flexible legal system make it a leading jurisdiction for private investment companies and offshore trusts.   Discover how BVI can support the preservation and transfer of wealth across generations, in our latest guide: https://lnkd.in/eEXMSTCY