Introduction
Benefits of Jersey companies
Debt-for-equity swaps
Structuring issues
Comment

Introduction

Why use debt for equity swaps?
Why use Jersey?
What key initial issues must be considered in respect of a new Jersey holding company?
Rise of debt for equity swaps in Jersey

Jersey continues to be the offshore jurisdiction of choice for restructurings involving debt for equity swaps (particularly restructurings of UK and international corporate groups). But what makes Jersey so attractive for this type of transaction?

Introduction
Immoveable property
Application for recognition
Consultation with viscount
Letter of request
Issuing representation
Alternative orders
Timescale

Introduction

Introduction

In the current COVID-19 environment it is likely that there will be more businesses becoming insolvent. Some of those businesses will have an interest in Jersey property. For example as owners of Jersey property or holders of a lease of retail premises situated in the Island. The business may also have locally employed employees to consider.