Background As part of the Spring Budget 2024, the UK Government has announced changes to the treatment of Non-UK domiciled individuals (“Non…

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Amid the current global challenges, Voisin Law LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Walker as a partner in the banking and corporate team.  Daniel joined Voisin’s bursary scheme in 2005, before taking up a position as a trainee solicitor in 2006. He has a wide practice area, including advising on all aspects […]

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The recent case of Albion Energy Limited v Energy Investments Global Limited and Heritage Oil Limited [2020] JRC 147A clearly demonstrates that in cases where there is non compliance or a lack of co-operation by the grantor of a security interest or the issuer of the shares over which a security interest has been granted, […]

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The States have approved the appointed day act for the Employment (Amendment No.11) (Jersey) Law 2020 which will introduce extended rights for parents in the workplace from 28 June 2020. Maternity, parental and adoption leave is now referred to as parental leave and is extended to 52 weeks of which 6 weeks is to be […]

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Voisin Law’s leading commercial property team have advised J B Real Estate (Jersey) Limited on the acquisition of the premises at Jersey Bowl.  The premises have subsequently been leased to Jersey Bowl (64) Limited who have exciting plans for the business.     Jersey Bowl is the Island’s only indoor tenpin bowling centre. It is equipped […]

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Foreward by Andrew Chilvers As companies continue to look for opportunities in global markets, directors from diverse jurisdictions are hired to serve on the boards of foreign businesses as well as domestic ones that have operations and assets in other countries. Enterprises across the world look for directors from other jurisdictions for any number of […]

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On 11 May 2020, Jersey moved to Level 3 of the Safe Exit Framework. This, in turn, has led to a loosening of the Jersey Government’s Covid-19 restrictions. Perhaps the most impactful changes are to the “Stay at Home” advice and the new guidance on work and non-essential businesses. Level 3 continues to include a […]

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The Social Security Minister has sought approval from the States Assembly for the family friendly Employment Law changes to come into force on 28 June 2020. The amended law which was approved by the States on 24 October 2019 entitles all new parents, including surrogates and adoptive parents, to 52 weeks parental leave 6 weeks […]

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At Voisin Law, over the years we have supported the outstanding work of local artist, Nicholas Romeril. We wanted to give you a sneak peak of the wonderful pieces that adorn Nick’s home. From paintings, to sculptures and then into his studio.  Nick certainly has an amazing talent. Hopefully this short clip will take your […]

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We all find ourselves in uncertain times and at Voisin Law firm we would like to reassure you that the safety of our staff, our clients and our suppliers is of the upmost importance to us.  We of course remain available to support our clients with 95% of us working from home. We will be […]

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In September I found myself sat in full gowns in the States’ Chamber (for the purposes of renewing my Advocates’ oath), listening to the Bailiff and Bâtonnier’s annual exchange of views. This year the speeches highlighted the tension between maintaining tradition and embracing the modern world. In essence, whether Advocates should be required to renew their […]

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QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? The primary consideration is whether the target company is carrying on a regulated activity in Jersey. This includes regulation under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 as amended, the Insurance Business […]

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