by Caroline Dutot | Jan 28, 2020 | Insights, Uncategorised
“Good governance never depends on laws but on the personal qualities of those who govern” – Frank Herbert, American Author Good leaders know it is the responsibility of a Board to lead by example and set the tone from the top. With an increasing focus...
by Howard Sharp QC | Oct 16, 2019 | Insights
In Prospective Applicant v Chief Officer v States of Jersey Police [2019] JRC 161, the Royal Court of Jersey refused an application for judicial review in respect of the Chief Officer of Police’s decision to refuse consent in respect of certain funds despite there...
by Howard Sharp QC | Jun 17, 2019 | Insights
Volaw Trust v The Attorney General of Jersey and Comptroller of Income Tax. Privilege Against Self Incrimination and Article 6. Mr Sharp QC wins is this landmark case that redefines the ambit of the privilege against self-incrimination as defined by Article 6 of human...
by Caroline Dutot | May 7, 2019 | Insights
Substance over Style? Understanding Jersey’s Economic Substance Requirements. Effective from January 2019, the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, will have new tax legislation in place to ensure that tax resident companies of each of...
by Caroline Dutot | Feb 27, 2019 | Insights
Recent Judgments in the UK looking at the operation of companies such as Uber, Deliveroo and Addison Lee have raised questions about employment status and rights. In both Jersey and the UK it is an individual’s employment status (combined with any required length of...
by Caroline Dutot | Jun 4, 2018 | Insights
Why transparency and enforcement are equal partners in helping move the debate forwards From actors to accountants it doesn’t matter what area you work in; there’s a good chance if you’re female, you will be paid less than a man. Take...
