Guernsey: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Interim freezing injunctions serve as a critical mechanism in Guernsey for preventing respondents from dissipating or transferring assets during legal proceedings. The Royal Court's flexible approach to granting these orders, whether in support of domestic or international proceedings, demonstrates Guernsey's commitment to maintaining its reputation as a reputable international financial centre while balancing the rights of both applicants and respondents.

Guernsey has approved targeted amendments to its Trusts Law following a comprehensive review by industry and government bodies. The reforms address practical issues in trust administration, clarify key provisions around settlor and protector powers, and enhance dispute resolution mechanisms. These changes aim to maintain Guernsey's competitive position as a leading international trusts jurisdiction while preserving the core strengths of its existing legal framework.

In our recent briefing (available here), we explained the helpful guidance provided by the Royal Court in His Majesty's Comptroller v Fidelity Management and Royal Bank of Canada...

Briefing Summary:The new guides provide the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, trials...

In December 2025 the Guernsey Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Pilatus (PTC) Ltd v RBC Trustees Ltd. The judgment provides important guidance on what constitutes trust property...

The Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007 (Trusts Law) confirms that the terms of a trust may not relieve a trustee of liability for a breach of trust arising from its own gross negligence.