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Jersey foundations mark their 10th anniversary in 2019. This article by Zillah Howard, Partner considers the changes that have occurred throughout the world and within the private wealth arena during that time and analyses the continuing appeal of Jersey foundations as a structuring option for families across the globe.

Over the past 10 years, many families have chosen to use Jersey foundations, deciding that they are appropriate for them and their particular objectives. While each family has its own aims, three broad categories of use for the Jersey foundation have emerged, which this article explores in more detail.