Ferbrache & Farrell assist on first limited partnership migration out of Guernsey using new legislation
Ferbrache & Farrell were instructed in the first migration out of Guernsey of limited partnerships under the new Limited Partnerships (Migration) Regulations 2020. The structure that migrated from Guernsey consisted of a GFSC regulated general partner and an...
Leasehold flat ownership in England: when will we see an end to unsafe cladding?
It is fair to say that the cladding crisis in the UK in 2021 is an ongoing legal, financial and social emergency that has followed the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. The Grenfell tragedy has highlighted the issue of the...
Changes to the court’s powers for financial orders on divorce
The Matrimonial Causes Division of the Royal Court of Guernsey has jurisdiction to deal with applications for financial orders on divorce, as well as matters involving where the children of the marriage will live, and any...
Vaccinations and the workplace - no jab, no job?
Following the successful trials of the vaccination for Covid-19, those vaccinations are now being steadily rolled out among the general population. This gives many people hope that there is an end in sight to the global...
Tree Protection Orders: a 2021 update
Back in 2019, which seems a long time ago now, we wrote an article entitled “Protected Trees on your Guernsey Property”, which looked at the Tree Protection Order (TPO) mechanism in Guernsey planning law. That position is now...
Ferbrache & Farrell creates guide for first-time buyers
Buying your first home can be a confusing and possibly a little daunting. So our property team at Ferbrache & Farrell has put together this guide that will hopefully help you on your way to getting on that first rung of the...
Clarification on lockdown guidance for property transactions
Following our briefing note earlier this week, we have now received further helpful guidance from The Greffe. Effectively, the Contract Court is now closed, since routine conveyancing matters are not considered to be essential...
Covid-19 Guernsey Property Update
If you are the middle of the house buying or selling process we understand how difficult things are right now. As the island is in lockdown, we must all stay at home. While the courts are still allowed to operate...
Ferbrache & Farrell places fourth in legal adviser rankings for value of fund assets serviced in Guernsey
Ferbrache & Farrell is delighted to have maintained its fourth position as legal adviser to funds based on value and assets under management in Guernsey. The position is confirmed in the 26th edition of Monterey...
Much hype or much hope for a fairer and clearer process?
Residential Leasehold Property in England and Wales - Proposed Leasehold Reform in 2021 On 7 January 2021, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, announced that the Government is...
2020: planning and building control in figures
For many in our Bailiwick community, 2020 has been forgettable and unforgettable in equal measure. We have all had to adapt to great change, with further adjustments likely to follow in the months to come. All business sectors...