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 grant enables the person named in it to prove...
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...
A guide to applications for liquor licences in Guernsey
When is a Liquor Licence required? The sale and supply of alcohol in Guernsey and Herm is regulated by the Liquor Licensing (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2006 (the Ordinance). It is an offence under the Ordinance for a person to sell...
A guide to Guardianships in Guernsey
1. What is Guardianship? Guardianship allows a sworn Guardian control over a person’s (the Patient’s) affairs when it is deemed that the Patient is no longer capable of managing them. You can only apply for Guardianship if the...
Ferbrache & Farrell in the running for leading industry award
Ferbrache & Farrell has been shortlisted for International Boutique Law Firm of the Year in the 2019 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. It’s the second year running that we have reached the final stage of the awards, which...
Case Study: The Purchase of Alderney Realty by Non-EU Citizens
As an important pillar within the structure of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, the jurisdiction of Alderney has some unique characteristics concerning property and the treatment of it. We at Ferbrache & Farrell are very well...
Guernsey's removal from grey list of tax havens welcomed
Ferbrache & Farrell is pleased that one of the highest institutions in Europe, the Council of Finance Ministers of the EU, has removed Guernsey from the so-called grey list of tax havens. The move further enhances...
Litigation and enforcement in Guernsey
A Q&A guide to dispute resolution in Guernsey. This Q&A gives a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning dispute resolution in Guernsey, including court procedures; fees and funding; interim...