The illegality defence (which aims to prevent a party benefiting from its illegal conduct via legal claims) has been the subject of considerable judicial analysis in commonwealth jurisdictions in recent years.
Cayman Islands, Global, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Ogier, House of Lords, UK Supreme Court
As a jurisdiction, Jersey is at the heart of cross-border insolvency and restructuring. Inevitably, situations arise where insolvent companies' assets or important evidence are located overseas, or an overseas liquidation regime would be best for creditors. Conversely, there will be situations where a foreign insolvency process requires steps to be taken in Jersey.
Jersey, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Private Client & Offshore Services, White Collar Crime, Ogier