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Our Cayman office once again supported the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Staff brought in new toys and participated in the office raffle and festive jumper day to raise additional funds to purchase toys for the Toys for Tots drive. The toys have been delivered to children in need in districts across Grand Cayman by the Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association. #ToysForTotsCayman #SupportingTheCommunity #WeAreCollasCrill

With it being the season of goodwill and giving we just wanted to highlight the good work Partner Nick Ward is doing for an extremely deserving Jersey charity.   Nick is completing the One Million Step Challenge this month to raise £3,000 for The Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation. This charity was set up in memory of Grace Crocker to help other families from Jersey who need to spend time in the UK whilst their child receives medical treatment in a hospital. Having been doing around four hours of walking each day, Nick has reached the half way mark and is at 500,000 steps. He has until 31 December to hit the one million step mark. We are so are proud of Nick's efforts for such a worthwhile charity. If you would like to support Nick, and in doing so The Grace Crocker Foundation, please click on this link: https://lnkd.in/emXrzdiw #GoNick #JerseyCharity #WeAreCollasCrill

As the year winds down and the holiday season begins in earnest, investment and financial professionals take a moment to reflect on the year’s financial trends and start strategizing for the upcoming one. For those who manage or are interested in offshore funds, the holiday season offers an opportunity to consider how shifting global economic conditions, technological advances and changing regulations are impacting investment strategies. In this article Gareth Morgan invites you to don your paper hat, pop that festive cracker and let’s look at the key offshore fund trends that have defined 2024 and consider what’s likely to shape the landscape in the coming year… https://lnkd.in/edB99bdG #OffshoreFunds #Investment #WeAreOffshoreLaw

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Guernsey and Jersey for our family cinema evening. In Guernsey guests were treated to special screenings of Wicked and Moana 2 at the Mallard cinema. In Jersey guests got to watch Paddington in Peru at the Cineworld cinema - complete with homemade gingerbread cookies (thank you Danielle Frain) In the season of festive corporate events, it was lovely to see so many of our clients with their families enjoying themselves together. Season's greetings from all of us at Collas Crill. #SeasonsGreetings #FamilyEvent #WeAreCollasCrill

The concept of wealth transfer is reshaping the global financial landscape, particularly in the Middle East, where a unique confluence of factors has led to a pronounced shift in the way that wealth is managed. As younger generations inherit significant wealth, the dynamics of financial stewardship are evolving, prompting an increased demand for offshore structures – particularly trusts. In this article in ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client | TL4PC magazine Angela Calnan delves into the nuances of this 'great wealth transfer' phenomenon, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and examines how offshore trusts are becoming pivotal tools for preserving and managing this wealth. https://lnkd.in/epK4JsCb In eprivateclient Angela further explains how Guernsey remains relevant to the next generation of Saudi clients through its investment in technology, focus on sustainability and the constant evolution of the products, services and advisors on the island. Guernsey Finance https://lnkd.in/e7ZwsEgt #SaudiArabia #PrivateClient #NextGenerationWealth #WeAreOffshoreLaw

As the year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their continued business this year. 2024 has been another busy year for the firm, and we have enjoyed catching up with many of you at Collas Crill events and on the industry circuit throughout the year. On behalf of everyone at Collas Crill, we wish you much happiness and success in 2025 and look forward to working with you next year. #SeasonsGreetings #WeAreOffshoreLaw #WeAreCollasCrill

Collas Crill has contributed to the Clifford Chance Unilateral Option Clauses Survey 2024. Guernsey Managing Partner Gareth Bell and Professional Support Lawyer Jack Crisp authored the Guernsey response, while Partner Simon Hurry and Senior Associate Karen Stachura authored the Jersey response. The 2024 survey, which categorises the current effectiveness of unilateral option clauses around the world, provides an expanded update to the 2021 survey and covers 120 jurisdictions. You can read their comments and the full survey here: https://lnkd.in/eV-_gr_K #WeAreOffshoreLaw #InternationalArbitration #UnilateralOptionClause #ArbitrationClause

It was a closely fought win for the Jersey College for Girls in the final of the inaugural Jersey Collas Crill Moot. Jess Dos Santos Hilario and Alexia Jennings were the ultimate winners in the dramatic final of the mock trial competition, which took place in the States' Chambers on the evening of Monday 9 December. We are grateful to the Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq KC who - even on his birthday - was head judge, supported by Collas Crill's Damian James and Nuno Santos-Costa as jurats on the judging panel of the mock trial. Around 60 sixth form students from Hautlieu, De La Salle, Jersey College for Girls, Victoria College and Beaulieu took part in the competition, which launched in Jersey in September. Eight students from JCG, De La Salle College, Jersey and Beaulieu Convent School progressed through three rounds of the competition to take part in the final. Jonathan Barham, Collas Crill Partner, said: 'All the finalists performed brilliantly and handled some particularly tough questions from the Bailiff. I was impressed how they rose to the challenge and how eloquent they were in their responses. It was clear to everyone in the States' Chambers how seriously the students had taken the Moot, and how much preparation they had done for the final. My congratulations go to Jess and Alexia for being our first Jersey Moot winners and a huge well done to Ruby, Iona, Charlie, Hayden, Leila and Grace.' Read more about the Collas Crill Moot: https://lnkd.in/eehrzgkn Sabrina D. | Sabrina Gomes | Catia Barros | Ollie Terry | Callum McDougall | Rosie Evans BA (Hons) | Emma Carvalho | Millie Thompson #CollasCrillMootJersey #SupportingTheNextGeneration #WeAreCollasCrill

As a landlord what do you do when a tenant of your commercial premises becomes insolvent? All was revealed at our latest Guernsey Commercial Property Lunch, which was on the the topic of insolvent tenants. Our Real Estate team welcomed our colleagues Michael Adkins and James Tee to speak at the lunch. They explored insolvency processes in Guernsey from a landlord’s perspective, highlighting how landlords can protect themselves in challenging situations. Key takeaway? Preparation is key. The best way to protect yourself as a landlord is to prepare at the negotiations stages prior to the lease. Thoughtful planning can provide flexibility and protection if a tenant becomes insolvent. Thank you to everyone who joined us. For more information see here: https://lnkd.in/ezgFm53E Elise Mellor | Jason Green | Paul Nettleship MCIArb #GuernseyRealEstate #CommercialProperty #WeAreOffshoreLaw

In a recent judgment in the Representation of Summit Services, the Royal Court of Jersey addressed a trustee's decision to separate and reallocate trust-owned assets which were held in four Jersey law discretionary family trusts. The case highlights the complex challenges faced by trustees when trying to manage intergenerational family wealth - particularly within a family comprising multiple generations and branches - highlighting the importance of a trustee’s structured decision-making process and the evolving judicial debate surrounding the role of protectors in trust administration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efF29BJq Damian James | Lynne Calder | Catia Barros #WeAreOffshoreLaw #Privateclient #TrustStructures