regulatory
regulatory
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:-
- Fund Services Business (FSB) and Trust Company Business (TCB) authorisations
- Manager of a Managed Entity (MoME) issues
- Fund restructuring and funds in difficulty
- JFSC investigations
- Licensing and Consent issues
- Possible breaches of consent or licences
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' team advises on a complex finance arrangement for property investment.
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 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.
7 Castle Street is the new home of Jersey's boutique corporate and commercial law firm
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.
In most cases Pinel Advocates' fees for a completion opinion are less than 50% our standard legal opinion fee.
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 is still accepting instructions from clients and intermediaries looking to restructure before 5 April 2017. Time is now tight, but completion is still possible.
Advocate Andrew Pinel, Partner, is to speak at the 2nd Annual Real Estate & Real Estate Funds Conference on 13 June 2017 at the Hotel de France, Jersey.
Pinel Advocates has been named Corporate/Commercial Law Firm of the Year 2017 by Acquisition International.
Jersey is meeting the latest international standards with the creation of a new Resolution Law, changes to the Deposit Compensation Scheme and to other areas of banking regulation.
Andrew Pinel will be speaking at the Digital Jersey Hub at 12.45pm on 22 March 2017 on the subject of setting up a business in Jersey, contracts and corporate documents and licensing issues.
The States Assembly passed the Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Law 201 on 14th February 2017 (Resolution Law). It is essential that banks in Jersey consider the dramatic changes brought about by the Resolution Law and plan or seek advice about its coming into force.
UK tax changes for 'non-doms' are due to take effect from 6 April 2017. Private client structures in Jersey require immediate attention and consideration.
Pinel Advocates is delighted to announce the recruitment of James Mews as Counsel, continuing the successful growth of the business.
The purpose of the proposed new Capacity and Self-Determination Law is to provide a legal framework for assessing whether a person has capacity to make a decision if they are supported by family members, carers and other professionals.
This Order came into force on 26 September 2016 and extends the scope of the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008 to virtual currency exchange businesses and adds to a suite of legislation regarding virtual currency in Jersey.
The Channel Islands Securities Exchange (“CISE”) has recently released an updated version of its listing rules.
On 1 November 2016 the States adopted the Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law 201-. The Law, which awaits Privy Council approval, replaces the Limited Liability Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1997 and aims to make the Jersey Limited Liability Partnership (“LLP”) a more competitive vehicle.
Businesses and companies in Jersey will have today received many new consents issued under the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order 1958.
Pinel Advocates is delighted to announce the addition of former Jersey Probate Registrar, Michele Laurent, to its team.
Pinel Advocates recently welcomed a lawyer with commercial property expertise to its team, continuing the successful growth of the business.
As of 1 January 2017, new fees will apply to the Jersey Companies Registry.
Pinel Advocates has been praised for its work in Financial and Corporate and Investment Funds by the 2016 edition of the IFLR 1000 legal rankings.
Proposed rationalisation and consolidation of Jersey's Private Fund and Unregulated Fund regimes
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. Find out more about the Dormant Accounts Law, how dormant accounts are processed, what businesses must do to prepare, where the money goes, and the overall scope of the law.
On 12 July 2017, Pinel Advocates will celebrate its 7th anniversary.
Pinel Advocates regularly advises on agreements for business owners and can often do so for a fixed fee.
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.
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.
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 the key differences between private and public (PLCs) in Jersey.
An overview of partnerships in Jersey, including Limited Partnerships, Incorporated Limited Partnerships, Separate Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships.
Guidance on the processes for the winding up of Jersey companies.
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 was delighted to be able to assist the Jersey Recovery College with its recent establishment and commercial lease of premises in St Helier.