For investment funds and trust company business in particular, regulatory issues are key to many matters and transactions. As such, a good working relationship with the Jersey Financial Services Commission (the “JFSC”) is vital, combined with up to date knowledge of the regulatory regime and policy. Pinel Advocates is able to offer advice on all regulatory issues, including:-
Pinel Advocates was delighted to be able to assist the Jersey Recovery College with its recent establishment and commercial lease of premises in St Helier.
Pinel Advocates acted as counsel to Enhance Group in respect of Financial Services Opportunities Investment Fund’s purchase of a 20% shareholding in Enhance Group.
Pinel Advocates acted as lead counsel on the recent merger and acquisition of BDO Jersey, Greenlight and Sator Regulatory Consulting.
Pinel Advocates advised a UK property group on the refinancing of a £72,000,000 facility with Jersey limited partnerships and company obligors.
Pinel Advocates has been named Banking & Finance Form of the Year by Acquisition International.
The purpose of the Consultation Paper is to propose that consumer lending business be brought fully within the scope of financial services regulation with the JFSC having direct oversight of such activities.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has published a consultation on proposed amendments to its Codes of Practice.
Pinel Advocates is delighted to announce the recruitment of senior property lawyer, Advocate Peter Bertram, to its growing property team.
Pinel Advocates is delighted to announce the recent addition of two new recruits to its Corporate and Commercial team.
Pinel Advocates has been named Most Outstanding Private Client Law Firm 2018 by Acquisition International and Corporate and Commercial Firm of the Year by ACQ Global.
As of 1st September 2018, increases to maternity and parental leave and new rights regarding flexible working will come into force.
Pinel Advocates is delighted to announce the recruitment of senior property lawyer, Advocate Peter Bertram, to its growing property team.
Pinel Advocates' hockey team finished the 2018 season on a high, with two victories in one evening.
A new annual conference, sponsored by Pinel Advocates, is set to launch on 21 June 2018 at the Royal Yacht Hotel.
Pinel Advocates has advised Predator Oil & Gas Holdings plc on its successful IPO on the main market of the London Stock Exchange
Existing outsourcing arrangements must be fully compliant with the Jersey Financial Services Commission's new Outsourcing Policy by 1 June 2018
In most cases Pinel Advocates' fees for a completion opinion are less than 50% our standard legal opinion fee.
Eleanor Colley, Associate at Pinel Advocates, was today sworn in by the Royal Court of Jersey as an Ecrivain.
The Brunei AMDB have recently released an amended notice extending the deadline for compulsory migration or winding-up of IBCs to 30 June 2018.
Advocate Andrew Pinel will present a free seminar on the legal considerations in setting up a business in Jersey at the offices of Pinel Advocates on Thursday, 2 November 2017 at 12.45pm.
Pinel Advocates has again been well-ranked across areas of its business in the 2017 edition of the Legal 500.
The Pinel Potshotters claimed a win in their first petanque match today, beating Equiom 13-9.
Pinel Advocates was represented in Saturday's 2017 Dragon Boat Festival in Jersey in aid of Jersey Hospice Care.
Pinel Advocates' two teams performed really well in last week's Hawksford Castle Chase to Elizabeth Castle.
Pinel Advocates is looking for bright, enthusiastic recruits to join its young and dynamic team.
Pinel Advocates provides advice to trust companies, private clients, banks and other intermediaries on both the establishment of new and the maintenance of existing trusts and foundations.
Pinel Advocates launched a live chat service via its website, enabling visitors to ask questions directly and be linked with a lawyer within Pinel Advocates' team.
Pinel Advocates has been named Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year in Jersey - 2017" by Global Law Experts.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has recently published updates to its AML/CFT handbook.
Significant changes affecting non-UK domiciled individuals owning UK residential property, which were due to take effect after 6 April 2017, have been put on hold.
Jersey has launched a new, simplified Private Funds regime, with effect from 18 April 2017.
Pinel Advocates regularly advises on agreements for business owners, contracts, property and employment matters.
If your company has been struck off and you need assistance, please contact Pinel Advocates for assistance.
Over the past year, there has been an increasing trend towards migration of companies, both in and out of Jersey. Movement is more active than ever and Pinel Advocates is well-placed to assist.
The powers of the Jersey Financial Services Commission to impose civil financial penalties for significant and material contraventions of the Codes of Practice have been extended by the Financial Services Commission (Amendment No.7) (Jersey) Law 2018 following the amendments to the Financial Services Commission (Financial Penalties) (Jersey) Order 2015.
Following the MONEYVAL Assessment released in May 2016, a consultation has just closed in order for the Jersey Financial Crime Strategy Group to consider responses to legislative proposals for change.
On 1 September 2018 the new Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 (the “Law”) came into force and businesses need to take action now to ensure that they are ready for this significant change to the law.
Protect yourself and your family with a lasting power of attorney for your Jersey assets
Offshore trustees are being asked to provide information to underlying UK companies to enable them to complete their Persons of Significant Control Register (PSC Register).
Pinel Advocates does not have and will not ever have an affiliated trust company or fund administration business.
A new Dormant Bank Accounts (Jersey) Law 2017 (the “Dormant Accounts Law”) has come into force in July 2017.
The Serious Fraud Office charged Barclays Plc and four ex-employees with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance. This article looks at some of the regulatory issues and considers what is the position in Jersey?
Pinel Advocates can often provide a fixed fee for Jersey Private Funds and our fees are competitive.
12 Key Steps to implement in 2017 to be ready for the new Data Protection laws.
Jersey will implement the GDPR in 2018 and time is short to make all the necessary changes.
To further promote the work of our Local Business Team, we are offering Jersey trading businesses a company law compliance review of their company books for a fixed fee of £250.
Following the recent Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA) consultation there is confirmed support for a common set of rules relating to mergers and acquisitions in Jersey and Guernsey, including a requirement to notify the relevant authority in specified circumstances.
Do you rely upon powers of attorney? If so, when did you last check that they were valid?
An overview of partnerships in Jersey, including Limited Partnerships, Incorporated Limited Partnerships, Separate Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships.
This briefing sets out the main features of Jersey cell companies and highlights the benefits offered by this highly flexible type of company.
Pinel Advocates advised on the recent acquisition of C5 Alliance Group Limited by BDO, who have joined forces to form one of the largest locally-owned professional services and technology groups in the Channel Islands.