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Ozannes has produced a series of informative briefs reporting on developments at Ozannes and within the Channel Islands. All copies are available to download from the list below.

To receive a copy of Ozannes' Channel Island Brief by email please contact enquiries@ozannes.com

Issue 15 December 2007 | Channel Islands Brief

Channel Islands BriefThis edition of Channel Islands Brief features the following articles:
- Guernsey’s new Trust Law
- Ozannes Jersey – Expand into new premises
- Partner gains further recognition
- Privy Council – Jersey fisherman case
- Coutts car fraud
- Income Tax changes
- Anti-money laundering procedures
- Hedge Fund & Tax snap shots
- Trusts and their uses
- A brief guide to Guernsey
- All Change – Proposed Amendments to Regulatory Legislation
- Jersey’s proposals for new Unregulated Fund regime

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Issue 14 July 2007 | Channel Islands Brief

Channel Islands BriefThis edition of Channel Islands Brief features the growth of Ozannes and recent developments in the Channel Islands, including the ongoing expansion in Jersey and the recent opening of Ozannes' Litigation Practice. The brief examines the framework for the development of the international identity of Guernsey; Longevity Bonds as a possible solution to the pension funding crisis; and the important judgement delivered by The Royal Court of Jersey concerning the misleading of investors. This issue also covers Ozannes’ new appointments and promotions, as well as celebrating Ozannes being named ‘Guernsey Law Firm of the Year 2007’ by the Who’s Who Legal Awards.

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Previous editions of Channel Islands Brief

Issue 13   July 2006

For those readers with an interest in Jersey this issue covers the news of Ozannes' opening a new legal practice in Jersey along with the latest legislative developments in Guernsey. Ozannes involvement in the lengthy Flightlease Group liquidation and it's possible impact on the Civil Procedure Review Committee's findings is examined by Barney Lee, good trustee practices with commercial agreements are outlined by Helen Wyatt and news of proposals to boost Guernsey's fund regime completes this issue.

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Issue 12   November 2005

The latest “Guernsey Brief” examines the forthcoming changes to the Guernsey employment laws, as well as the findings of the Trust Law Review Working Party. The regular trust column, a review of an important banking decision (National Westminster Bank plc v Spectrum Plus Limited (2005)), along with recent Guernsey and Ozannes’ news completes this issue.

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Issue 11   May 2005

Issue 11 of Ozannes’ “Guernsey Brief” covers two new developments in Guernsey: The introduction of the Qualifying Investor Funds Regime (QIFs) by the GFSC, and the proposed reform of Guernsey’s trust legislation. The first regulatory appeal taken to the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal in the UK by Legal & General is also discussed. The issue is completed with Guernsey news snippets (“Hot Legal Press”) and the latest developments within the firm.

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Issue 10   March 2005

Issue 10, an “Employment Special”, was published in March 2005 and is dedicated solely to recent developments in this particular field of Guernsey law. The requirements of employers under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Law and The Data Protection Law are examined, and an English Court of Appeal case is reviewed (Dacas v Brook Street Bureau [2004] EWCA Civ 217) regarding the question of “When is an Employee not an Employee?”. A contract checklist is also included, which lists all the specific points that need to be incorporated into the terms and conditions of an employment contract, together with profiles of Ozannes’ Employment team.

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Issue 9   September 2004

Issue 9 puts the spotlight on the EU Savings Directive and Guernsey with a report by Rupert Evans. Benjamin Wrench looks at the introduction of Market Abuse and Misleading Statements and Practices legislation in Guernsey, and Alison Wood of Ozannes' Property department, examines the differences between Guernsey and English Law in respect of commercial leases. Our regular trust report by St John Robilliard concentrates on the role of the Protector of offshore trusts. This latest issue also notes recent deal/case highlights together with the firm's news.

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Issue 8   February 2004

As Guernsey celebrates a unique 800 year anniversary - the significance of 1204 to the Channel Islands is explained in a special insert with this issue. The Channel Islands Stock Exchange is put under the spotlight with a guide to listing on this Exchange, along with an employment article on problems encountered with discretionary bonus payments. Our regular trust report and Guernsey/Ozannes news completes this issue.

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Issue 7   October 2003

The new Guernsey Public Trustee Law is explained by Rupert Evans and recent changes to the Island’s regulatory laws are outlined by Val Rouse in this latest issue. Also explained is the continuing duty of Estates Agents when marketing a property for sale by senior partner, Roger Perrot, along with an article on a recent Royal Court decision on the severance of a joint bank account, by Paul Christopher.

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Issue 6   February 2003

This issue includes a review of the new Insurance Business Law by Christopher Anderson along with a guide to dealing with freezing orders in Guernsey by Jeremy Wessels. Julie de Garis discusses the forthcoming establishment of Guernsey’s first casino and St John Robilliard’s trust report looks at the implications of costs in trust disputes.

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Issue 5   September 2002

The implications of the recent landmark Guernsey Court of Appeal decision on Stuart-Hutcheson v Spread Trustee Company Limited are reviewed by St John Robilliard. Peter Harwood and Robert Shepherd also report on the Enforcement of Security Interest Agreements and Company Liquidation in Guernsey. A legislation review and Ozannes' news complete this issue.

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Issue 4,   March 2002

This issue features our new regular Guernsey Trust Report by St John Robilliard, along with his article on Enforcing Foreign Judgments. Rupert Evans outlines how the aftermath of September 11th might affect Guernsey, whilst Jessica Roland explains how the Employment Protection (Guernsey) Law 1998, deals with the issue of Unfair Dismissal.

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Issue 3,   Spring 2001

Published in Spring 2001, this issue covers the recent update relating to the use of Protected Cell Companies, as well as amendments to The Limited Partnership Law and the proposed amendments to the Company Securities (Insider Dealing) Law. The introduction of Crest UK Settlement in Guernsey is also featured along with the firm's news.

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Issue 2,   Autumn 2000

The second issue, published in September 2000, includes articles by Nik van Leuven on the proposed new Fiduciary Business Law, and by Robert Shepherd on the recent international reports on Guernsey.

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Issue 1,   Spring 2000

The first issue of our newsletter was published in April 2000 featuring articles by Peter Harwood on The Constitutional Status of Guernsey, and Roger Perrot on Human Rights Legislation together with the firm's news.

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