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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
Le Gallais & Luce are once more proud to announce that for the third year we have been accredited with the Cyber Essential certification. Current times demand from us to
Le Gallais & Luce are keen supporters of Trident Jersey, and in 2022 provided two students with work experience placements, giving a valuable insight into how a law office works.
Advocate Christopher Austin of Le Gallais & Luce’s litigation department was recently appointed as amicus curiae in an employment related case for a claimant who had brought a claim against
The first game of the World Cup is scheduled to take place on 21 November 2022. Excitement is building. Social events are being organised by employers and between work colleagues