An offshore law firm that never stands still
We have built a strong presence and reputation around the world through our forward-thinking approach. We are real people who genuinely love what we do and we're known for being easy to do business with.
Collas Crill is an offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London.
We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to clients locally and globally in four broad practices: Financial Services and Regulatory; Insolvency and Corporate Disputes; Private Client and Trusts; and Real Estate.
Clients include some of the world’s leading financial institutions, international businesses, trusts and funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families across the globe. We continue to build a network of independent and trusted partners around the world including the Caribbean, the Channel Islands, the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia.
Collas Crill Group also includes: Collas Crill Trust, a Guernsey trust administration and corporate management firm; Collas Crill Corporate Services, a Cayman-based licensed company management business; and Collas Crill Compliance, a Channel Islands consultancy business offering a range of outsourced services and expertise in governance, risk and compliance and anti money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism.
FREEZE: Civil forfeiture laws updated
The Forfeiture of Assets in Civil Proceedings (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2023 (the New Law) comes into force today (26 April 2024). The thrust of this new legislation is to broaden further the scope of the already broadened civil forfeiture law i...
GDA's plans for Guernsey shared at latest Commercial Property Lunch
The Real Estate team in Guernsey was delighted to welcome Simon Kildahl and Peter Watson from the Guernsey Development Agency as guest speakers at its latest Commercial Property Lunch on 24 April. Taking place on a quarterly basis, these lunches provide ...
Collas Crill's private client team strengthened by appointment
Collas Crill's Private Client and Trusts team has been strengthened by the return of Bonnie McPartland as Of Counsel.Bonnie joined Collas Crill in 2016 and during her seven-year tenure with the firm developed a strong reputation in both non-contentious a...
Landlords take note: New rented dwelling licensing scheme in Jersey
A new licensing scheme in Jersey means that from 1 May 2024 all landlords in Jersey will need to have a Renting Dwellings Licence for each unit of residential properties they rent. What is this new scheme? The new Rented Dwelling Licensing Scheme h...
Demystifying Cayman real estate law: Off-plan property purchases
Understanding the risks involved with off-plan property purchases Off-plan purchases can be a rewarding way to invest in real estate as the value of the property could increase between the date you agree to purchase and the date of closing. However...
The "BVI Advantage": A 2024 perspective
Once upon a time, half way across the world and well over a decade ago, I gave my first client presentation on the merits of the BVI for cross border structuring to a roomful of bankers and onshore lawyers in Hong Kong. Various key factors had positioned...
