CHANGES TO INTESTATE COLLATERAL SUCCESSION RULES ON THE WAY
Prompted by the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” Jersey law is set to be modified to remove the centuries old distinction between two types of immovable property – propres and acquêts. A propre is immovable property inherited by someone on an intestacy (where there is no will) or […]
A WAY FORWARD FOR CHILDREN
A reoccurring theme that we as family lawyers often see is separating or separated parents focusing on allegations made against one another, rather than trying to agree a way forward for their child/children. In the recent judgment of J v K [2023] JRC 259, the Family Court Registrar noted: “It is, sadly, all too common […]
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week
During Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week which has been taking place this week and runs until 11 February, young Islanders are being reminded of the ways they can access mental health support. The theme for 2024 is “My Voice Matters”. The campaign’s aim is to highlight to all children and young people, whoever […]
Divorcing during a cost-of-living crisis – fear of the unknown
Times of stress The past few years have tested our society in so many unexpected ways. During lockdown, restrictions were imposed on our daily lives, limiting rights and freedoms previously taken for granted. For some families, spending so much time together in difficult circumstances meant cracks in already fragile relationships were prized wide open. Now […]
What’s in a Will?
A Will is a legal document which sets out how you wish your estate to be dealt with at the time of your death. In Jersey your estate is divided into two types of property – the immovable (land and buildings) and the movable (everything else), and as the legal formalities for making Wills differs […]
Statutory redundancy cap increased
With effect from 26 September 2023 the statutory cap on redundancy payments under the provisions of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2023 (the “Law”) will rise to £920 per week. The figure has been increased pursuant to Article 60C of the Law in order to reflect increases in the mean average weekly earnings published by Statistics […]
Following a breakdown, where should the children reside?
In the news today: Actress Sophie Turner has brought legal action against ex-husband Joe Jonas regarding the residence of the couple’s two children. Turner claims the children have a permanent home in the UK whereas in stark contrast Jonas maintains that the children should live in America. Disputes often arise regarding child living arrangements and […]
Tony celebrates 40 years with LGL
Connect Magazine – In conversation with Tony del Amo – Senior Partner, Le Gallais & Luce A law firm deeply rooted in its community It’s clear when you first walk into Le Gallais & Luce that you are stepping into what has for decades been the heart of the legal profession in Jersey. Over the […]
To survey or not to survey?… Don’t end up with a ‘Haunted Mansion’.
It’s spooky season! And, as with every year Halloween films are upon us. Disney has presented a family take on a horror film this year with ‘Haunted Mansion’, based on its classic attraction. In this film, Gabbie, a doctor and single mother, buys Gracey Manor, a large and deserted mansion, with the intention of moving […]
Warning about breaching a building restriction
Robin Troy reviewed the recent case of Schlaefer V Morris 2023 JRC 038. This serves as a warning to all property owners thinking of building or extending on their property, to know and check their contractual rights and obligations before undertaking building works. The case concerned the breach of a building restriction by the construction […]
School is out! – Top tips on planning holiday contact for separated families.
School is out! For most parents that means six to eight weeks of summer holidays; trying to balance work, child care and, for some, packing the suitcases for an off-island holiday. However for some families, with separated parents, blended families or parents living in different jurisdictions, this time of year can be as much about avoiding arguments […]
An end to domestic abuse?
The Jersey Courts will acquire significant new powers to punish to those guilty of domestic abuse under the provisions of the Domestic Abuse (Jersey) Law 2022, which will come into force later this month. Under the new law the Courts can now impose a sentence of up to 5 years and a fine on those […]
LGL achieves Cyber Essential Plus certification
Le Gallais & Luce has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, demonstrating its continued commitment to implementing robust cybersecurity measures and protecting the company and clients against cyber threats. The Cyber Essentials Plus certification is a Government-backed scheme designed to help protect organisations against the most common cyber-attacks. Organisations undergo a rigorous assessment by an […]
Housing Minister releases policy guidance on first-time buyer status
The Housing Minister has released policy guidance on first-time buyer status. The Minister has underlined the importance that properties built and reserved in law for first-time buyers, must only be purchased and occupied by first-time buyers and not by people who have previously owned or inherited property or an interest in property anywhere in the […]
Review of the recent case of Gibbons V Monarch Investments Ltd
The recent case of Gibbons V Monarch Investments and another 2023 JRC 024 evidences the difficulties that can occur where the directors and administration of a company fail to act in the interest of the company and the minority shareholders. In cases where there is a breakdown in relations between the members of a company, […]
HM Attorney General – Practice directions for Director disqualification 2023
HM Attorney General has set out guidelines which the Royal Court would consider and may follow in the disqualification of any person from being a Director of a company, whether professional directors, non-professional directors of a charity or voluntary organisation, or shadow directors or persons occupying the position of director even if not called by […]
Paulina Jaskulska, Prof.PgDip(FCC)
We were thrilled for Paulina our Money Laundering Compliance Officer who today received notification to say that she has been awarded the International Compliance Association Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance. What a thing to celebrate on International Women’s Day too! Paulina now has eligibility to apply for Fellowship of the ICA.
Jersey adoption – What happens if I live abroad?
Le Gallais & Luce recently assisted a Jersey couple who had adopted a child whilst living overseas. They sought to have the adoption recognised and registered in Jersey. These circumstances are unusual as a Jersey adoption will normally involve either a Jersey couple adopting a Jersey-based child, or a Jersey-based couple adopting a child who […]
What is really being done to tackle affordability?
Following the recent review of the Jersey Residential Property Market the headlines are all about how house prices having increased again throughout 2022. In response Partner Paul Scally says, “This doesn’t tell the full story. The final quarter showed a decrease of 4% for average prices. It also showed a 40% reduction in the number […]
Register of Overseas Entities – Registration deadline 31st January 2023
UK property held by a Jersey Legal Entity. Overseas legal entities which already own* or lease or wish to buy, sell or transfer UK property must register with UK Companies House by 31st January 2023 and provide details of their beneficial owners and managing officers. Relevant legal entities include Jersey companies and partnerships and other […]