Guide
Liquidating an insolvent Jersey company
17 February 2023
The two primary procedures that are used to liquidate an insolvent Jersey company are désastre proceedings under the Bankruptcy (Désastre) (Jersey) Law 1990 (the 1990 Law) and a creditors' winding up under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the 1991 Law). This briefing examines the key aspects of each procedure and related matters.
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