Jersey: Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring

Unlike professional trustee companies, a PTC exists purely to act as trustee of one or more connected trusts, often for a single family.

On 27 March 2026, the States of Jersey approved the introduction of a statutory corporate administration regime under the Draft Companies (Jersey) Amendment No. 2 Law 202‑ (P.49/2026) (Amendment No 2).

Changes to the Companies Law in 2022 have increased the options available to creditors of insolvent Jersey companies...

Baker & Partners' Jersey team contributes to the inaugural Global Legal Post Enforcement of Judgments Guide, offering practical insights into cross-border dispute resolution and judgment enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. The comprehensive guide examines Jersey's evolving enforcement framework, from traditional customary law remedies to modern creditor-friendly procedures, providing essential guidance for practitioners navigating international recovery proceedings.

Unlike professional trustee companies, a PTC exists purely to act as trustee of one or more connected trusts, often for a single family.

The Jersey Courts maintain the island's reputation as an international finance centre through their approach to freezing injunctions and asset preservation. This article examines how Jersey balances international comity with jurisdictional restraint, exploring when courts will grant freezing orders in aid of foreign proceedings, the treatment of worldwide freezing orders from foreign courts, and the unique protections afforded by Jersey trust structures and firewall provisions.