Guernsey: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In Al Thani v Al Thani, the UK Privy Council ("the Privy Council") was asked to consider whether British Virgin Islands (BVI) company legislation treats the shares in a company registered in the BVI as immovable property and, therefore, subject to the laws of the BVI in determining the validity of a testamentary instrument for effecting the transmission of those shares on the death of the owner.

As wealth management evolves, South African high-net-worth individuals ("HNWIs") are increasingly looking for efficient offshore structures to protect and grow their assets.

The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the private equity law across a variety of jurisdictions.