Top tier ranking for Ferbrache & Farrell’s Gavin Farrell in Chambers UK 2020
Ferbrache & Farrell’s Gavin Farrell is one of only two Guernsey lawyers to achieve a top tier ranking for corporate & finance including investment funds, in the Chambers & Partners UK Guide, 2020. A further four of the firm's lawyers receive individual...
Ferbrache & Farrell recognised in Legal 500 UK rankings
Ferbrache & Farrell has been recognised across five practice areas in the 2020 edition of Legal 500 UK. One of the leading directories for the legal industry, the Legal 500 has ranked the firm in Banking and Finance...
Shareholder disputes: what practical steps can directors take?
Shareholder disputes are not uncommon and many board members will have experienced the difficulties that arise when matters between members become litigious. There are practical things that can be done to try and mitigate the...
A guide to employment law in Guernsey
Whilst the statutory regime in Guernsey is similar to that in England and Wales, the volume of statute and case law on employment legislation in Guernsey is gradually increasing. In this white paper, Alison Antill and Martin...
Guernsey: Litigation (2nd Edition)
The Legal 500: Litigation 2nd Edition Country Comparative Guide has just been launched. Ferbrache & Farrell, which is ranked in The Legal 500, is an exclusive contributor to the guide. This country-specific Q&A...
Guernsey substance requirements: a detailed overview
On 1 January 2019 new economic substance requirements came into force in key offshore jurisdictions. The new regulations, implemented in response to concerns raised by the EU’s Code of Conduct Group on Business Taxation, are...
A Guernsey guide to probate
What is the purpose of probate? Probate gives someone the legal authority to take control of a deceased person’s finances. It is a judicial process whereby an official document called a grant of representation is issued. The...
GDPR one year on: a guide for local businesses
Introduction The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017 (the Law) came into force on 25 May 2018. Figures published recently show that the reporting of data breaches has increased, with forty five being reported in...
Demolishing and rebuilding a part A Open Market property
The Guernsey Open Market is a very important sector in our island’s property portfolio. It is excellent to see it flourishing with a great deal of local and distant interest in it. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a...
Protected trees on your Guernsey property
An ancient Chinese proverb states that "the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Trees are very important to all of us for many different reasons, but how are they protected by the planning...
2018 - A year of continued growth
After just two full years of trading, we at Ferbrache & Farrell are delighted to report an excellent 2018 on a number of fronts. Our teams continue to grow from strength to strength, combining the highest quality staff...