2025
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[2025]GCA102Helen Keith Stewart & Oak Trust & Murray Alexander Craig Stewart & Suntera Private Wealth & HKS2 LimitedCourt of Appeal
the Court of Appeal held that the Grantor’s clause 30.3 power could not be exercised in favour of an Excluded Person, and therefore the daughter of the deceased could not be granted a general power of appointment. The Court further clarified the nature of the Third-Party Consent Holder’s role, holding that consent must be assessed solely by reference to the interests of those who may benefit under clause 30.
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[2025]GCA09822/12/25His Majesty's Procureur v Steven BeausireCourt of Appeal
Leave to refer was granted on the basis that the further discount for personal mitigation rendered the overall sentence of 8 years’ imprisonment arguably outside the appropriate range for the serious offending, warranting consideration by the plenary Court. Legal aid was also granted to the respondent for the reference hearing.
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[2025]GCA09319/12/2025N. Hofgren v GFSCCourt of Appeal
The Guernsey Court of Appeal upheld findings of lack of probity against Nicholas Walton Hofgren in relation to regulatory breaches as a director of GFG Limited, but remitted the assessment of seriousness and sanctions to the Commission due to errors in the Royal Court’s approach to evaluating the gravity of the conduct and the proportionality of sanctions.
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[2025]GCA09211/12/25B. Spruce v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
The Guernsey Court of Appeal upheld a lengthy custodial sentence and extension period for multiple serious sexual offences against children, finding the sentence severe but not manifestly excessive. The Court confirmed that the Royal Court had properly applied the principles of totality, aggravation, and mitigation in sentencing a young adult offender.
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[2025]GCA09111/12/25Pilatus (PTC) Ltd v RBC Trustees LtdCourt of Appeal
The Guernsey Court of Appeal held that a contractual option (a chose in action) is trust property, and trustees owe duties to take prudent steps to safeguard its value. The trustee’s gross failure to ensure an orderly handover, where it had practical control, amounted to a breach of duty, and the appeal was allowed.
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[2025]GCA09010/12/25F. Smith v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Appeal against sentence for importing Class A drugs (Δ8–THC edibles) allowed; sentence reduced as the Royal Court’s approach to weight was manifestly excessive—appropriate sentence set at 46 months’ imprisonment, treating edibles as single “doses” rather than by total weight.
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[2025]GCA08002/10/25F. Smith v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to Appeal against Sentence – regarding numerous offences of importing various Class A and B drugs and an Extension of Time to serve a Notice of Appeal.
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[2025]GCA07209/10/25GCRA v Sure & JTCourt of Appeal
Renewed Leave application – Leave granted to the GCRA on the basis that the Royal Court may have applied too restrictive a test for procedural fairness under the Competition (Guernsey) Ordinance 2012.
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[2025]GCA07103/10/25The Guernsey Financial Services Commission v Fuller and Tattersall and MoroneyCourt of Appeal
Appeal concerning regulatory sanctions imposed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission following the collapse of the Providence Group Ponzi scheme; Court of Appeal clarifies Article 6 ECHR compliance, procedural fairness, and remits key issues on findings and sanctions for reconsideration by the Royal Court and GFSC.
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[2025]GCA06819/09/25Sproge v Sinel Global Restitution LtdCourt of Appeal
Default Judgment – Guarantor Protections – Etridge Principles – Jurisdiction – Prescription – Assignment of Rights – Costs
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[2025]GCA06717/09/25R. Johnson v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Appeal against sentence — importation of ketamine (Class B) and failure to disclose device access codes (RIPL offences) — whether the sentencing court erred in attributing the full quantity of drugs to the appellant, estimating quantities, and rejecting personal use as mitigation — reaffirmation of Richards guidelines: sentencing based on quantity and role, personal use only mitigating for very small amounts — RIPL offences require immediate custody, deterrence is central, and multiple devices increase seriousness — appeal dismissed, sentences upheld as within proper range.
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[2025]GCA06617/09/25C. Le Sauvage v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Appeal against sentence — importation of controlled drugs (Delta–8 THC “edibles” and cannabis) — whether sentencing court erred by focusing on total weight of edibles rather than actual drug content — application of Richards guidelines to novel drug forms — importance of expert evidence on potency — sentence for importation of Class A drug (Delta–8 THC) reduced from 9½ to 7 years, total sentence reduced from 10½ to 8 years — guidance for future cases involving controlled substances in edible form and the need for expert evidence on potency and harm.
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[2025]GCA06521/08/25HM Comptroller v Fidelity Management Ltd and Royal Bank of Canada (CI) LtdCourt of Appeal
The Guernsey Court of Appeal allowed HMC’s appeal, ruling that the forfeiture regime under section 13(2) of the 2007 Law places the burden on the account holder to prove funds are not proceeds of unlawful conduct. The Lieutenant Bailiff’s reliance on IRS conclusions and misapplication of the burden of proof warranted appellate intervention.
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[2025]GCA06418/08/25D v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
The Guernsey Court of Appeal dismissed D’s appeal against convictions for rape and assault by penetration, finding no misdirection or procedural error that could amount to a miscarriage of justice. Directions on consent, burden of proof, and demeanour were held to be legally accurate and appropriately tailored to the case.
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[2025]GCA06320/08/25BX v T Limited and AX and JX and CX and OX and PX and QXCourt of Appeal
W Trust – The Guernsey Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by BX seeking disclosure of trust documents from the W Trust. BX, the object of a power to add beneficiaries, argued for standing under the court’s inherent jurisdiction and section 69 of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law 2007. The Court held that such an object does not qualify as a “beneficiary” under the statutory disclosure regime and must demonstrate a strong expectation of being added to the class of beneficiaries to justify relief. BX failed to meet this threshold, and the Court found that disclosure would not facilitate proper trust administration nor override the privacy interests of existing beneficiaries.
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[2025]GCA06108/08/2025B. Solowan v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to Appeal against sentence – regarding attempting to facilitate child sex offences & making indecent images of children.
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[2025]GCA05823/07/2025J. Ferbrache v The Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Criminal appeal – Extension of time for Leave to appeal Sentence – Drug importation – Procedural delay – Manifestly excessive sentence. Application refused.
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[2025]GCA05220/06/2025R. Johnson v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to appeal application regarding being concerned in the supplying of ketamine, a Class B drug, to another, contrary to section 3(3)(b) of The Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974, as amended and three counts of failing to disclose certain information within seven days as required by a notice served under section 46 of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2003.
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[2025]GCA05010/03/2025R. Gallie v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to Appeal against Sentence - regarding offences of being concerned in the supplying of various Class A, B and C drugs.
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[2025]GCA04913/03/2025C. Le Sauvage v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to Appeal against Sentence – regarding numerous offences of importing various Class A and B drugs.
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[2025]GCA04817/06/2025B. Spruce v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Leave to Appeal against Sentence – regarding numerous sexual offences against females under 16 and indecent images offences.
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[2025]GCA03015/05/2025N. Hofgren v The Chairman of the Financial Services CommissionCourt of Appeal
The appellant initially appealed the GFSC’s decision to the Royal Court, which dismissed his appeal. The appellant then sought leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal and leave was granted for Grounds 4, 5, and 6. This judgment concerns his renewed application for leave to appeal on Grounds 1 and 3. The Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal on Ground 1 (DXD Loan Transaction) but refused leave on Ground 3 (Vordere Transaction).
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[2025]GCA02915/05/2025R. Sinclair v I. Domaille and D. Guillou and M. Bright and Artemis Holdings LimitedCourt of Appeal
The Court of Appeal refused Robert Sinclair’s application for leave to appeal to the Privy Council, finding that his grounds raised no arguable point of law of general public importance. The court held that the case involved only the application of established legal principles to specific facts.
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[2025]GCA02812/05/2025Guernsey Financial Services Commission v Weighbridge Trust LimitedCourt of Appeal
A renewed application for leave to appeal against a decision of the Lieutenant Bailiff handed down on
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[2025]GCA02610/04/2025R. Sinclair v I. Domaille and D. Guillou and M. Bright and Artemis Holdings LimitedCourt of Appeal
Appeal from the Royal Court concerning a dispute over share allotment in Artemis Holdings Limited (AHL) that diluted the shareholding of Robert Sinclair, the appellant. The case stems from a Royal Court judgment that found no unfair prejudice against Sinclair when his shareholding was reduced from 49.27% to 24.94% following a resolution passed by the company's directors. The appeal addresses several grounds, including the applicability of a shareholders' agreement and whether Sinclair suffered any prejudice due to the dilution. Ultimately, the appeal was dismissed.
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[2025]GCA02409/04/2025P. Fox v Law Officers of the CrownCourt of Appeal
Appeal against sentence from the Royal Court in relation to two counts of making indecent images of a child. The appeal was dismissed.
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[2025]GCA01317/02/2025Law Officers of the Crown v I. TostevinCourt of Appeal
Application seeking leave to appeal under section 7(1) of the Magistrate's Court (Criminal Appeals) (Guernsey) Law, 1988, as amended. The Applicant asserts that the Royal Court’s decision to uphold the acquittal of the Respondent involves a question of law alone (see s 7(2)(a) of the 1988 Law). Application refused.
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[2025]GCA01120/02/2025Clarona Limited v Frontier Wealth Management LimitedCourt of Appeal
Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time a Royal Court decision dated 8 November 2024, whereby the Court awarded judgment in favour of Frontier Wealth Management Limited against Clarona Limited in default of its appearance. The application was dismissed.
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[2025]GCA00114/01/2025JJW Hotels & resorts Holding v B. Rhodes and A. Harris and JJW Limited (in compulsory liquidation)Court of Appeal
Application for Leave to Appeal the decision of the Royal Court dated 29 August 2024, in relation to (i) that the Lieutenant Bailiff failed properly to consider the “matrix of fact” in a summary judgment context; and (ii) that the hearing was unfair, by reason of the way in which the Lieutenant Bailiff conducted it. Application refused.