Guernsey: Corporate/Commercial Law

On 31 October 2025 a new regulation will come into force introducing an important change for certain charities and non-profit organisations (NPOs) operating in Guernsey and Alderney.

Guernsey, as an independent, self-governing jurisdiction, is a premier international financial centre, with an enviable reputation and excellent standards.

Demonstrating its commitment to community engagement and sustainability, Ogier has partnered with the GSPCA, Autism Guernsey and St Sampson's High School for the colourful Guernsey Puffin Parade.

The second panel of the event was titled "Guernsey: the gateway to private capital". It provided an overview of Guernsey’s position in today’s global private capital landscape...

AIFMD II has quickly moved from background noise to a live structuring consideration for private equity managers.

This guide explains what Guernsey legal opinions are and how they provide assurance that a Guernsey party has the legal capacity to enter into a transaction and that the relevant documents are valid, properly executed, and enforceable.

Protectors of discretionary trusts sometimes find themselves in the unfortunate position of being asked by a beneficiary, or class of beneficiaries, to resign for reasons that are not always justified.

The Court of Appeal’s decision in RTM v Bonne Terre Limited & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 488 (the RTM Decision) (available here) provides important clarification on the nature of 'consent' under data protection law

Baroness Margaret Hodge and Jake Richards MP visited Guernsey to examine the island's approach to beneficial ownership transparency and its fight against illicit finance.

The Fund Foundry, Guernsey's industry-backed programme, is now accepting applications from first-time and emerging fund managers seeking to launch institutional investment funds. The initiative offers substantial financial support, mentoring, and access to Guernsey's funds ecosystem to help reduce the barriers faced by new managers entering the market. With backing from the island's funds industry and no programme fees or equity requirements, the programme represents a collaborative effort to support the ne

New research from global law firm Proskauer Rose LLP provides a timely snapshot of the European venture capital (VC) landscape, examining how and where managers continue to structure funds amid...

Guernsey's regulatory framework for private capital has evolved beyond post-2008 retail protection measures to serve sophisticated investors who demand speed, flexibility, and proportionate oversight. The jurisdiction now offers streamlined products like the Qualifying Private Investment Fund and Family Private Investment Fund that eliminate unnecessary regulatory friction while maintaining appropriate supervision for institutional participants and family offices managing trillion-dollar portfolios.