BACK TO NEWSJersey Private Fund (JPF)
23 June 2026
Client Background
Our client is an impact‑driven investment firm that uses private capital to help important legal cases move forward to provide meaningful social and environmental outcomes.
Rather than treating litigation as a purely financial exercise, they look closely at where the law can be a tool for significant change. The result is a model that shows how finance can play a constructive role in advancing justice, helping ensure that strong cases aren’t held back simply because the people behind them lack the resources to be heard.
Client Requirements
To maximise growth, the client required a provider to establish a Jersey Private Fund (JPF) and invest in impact litigation funding which invests in a diversified portfolio of litigation cases across a range of impact sectors, including environment, climate change, human rights, justice reform, access to justice, foreign aid and equality to achieve measurable social and environmental impact.
Why Jersey Private Fund
There are several distinct advantages to setting up a JPF, as opposed to other fund structures, with their certainty, flexibility and speed to market being key components.
- A JPF is a streamlined, fast track fund structure regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) which benefits from speed to market, with establishment and regulatory consent often being achieved in as little as 24 hours.
- The framework offers proportionate regulation which meets international standards via Jersey’s well-established regulatory framework
- The JPF can be open or closed-ended, established as a company, a limited partnership, or a unit trust, and can be used to invest in any type of asset class. It can also apply to the JFSC for consent to list its interests
- The jurisdiction offers easy access to European investors via the National Private Placement Regime (NPPR).
Tailored Solutions
Fairway was engaged to provide a JPF solution to our client – a first-time fund manager. Our Jersey-based team were able to provide expert guidance and end-to-end support tailored to the launch and ongoing service provision to the JPF structure, allowing our client to focus on litigation funding. As Designated Service Provider (DSP) we were able to ensure compliance with international standards and provide a robust governance framework to deliver a dedicated and responsive service.
Our Services
Fund Services
- Provision of experienced directors in Jersey on the board of the General Partner
- Establishment of JPF structure
- Administration and transaction management
- Financial reporting
Company secretarial
- Provision of Company Secretary
- Board meetings
- Statutory filings, maintaining registers and primary records
- Provision of Registered Office services
- Provision of Nominated Person
- Investor reporting
Compliance services
- Tailored compliance review and reporting services
- CDD collection, AML/CFT control, horizon scanning and ongoing monitoring
- Communication with Regulators
- Ensuring local legal and regulatory compliance
- Appointment of Fairway as DSP
Outcomes
In collaboration with our client, we continue to contribute to the success of the first fund launch. This led to the second vintage being established two years later under the experienced guidance of Fairway.
We continue to deliver Fairway’s director-led service offering, with our dedicated Jersey team on hand every step of the way,
Ongoing Services and Strategy
Administration
Fairway provides full administrative services to the structures, dealing with all relevant filings and administration matters in Jersey. We work collaboratively with the client having regular meetings such as investment strategy and future growth.
Compliance
We keep up to date with local legislation and regulatory requirements and changes ensuring our client is always compliant. Jersey as a jurisdiction is a secure option due to its highly respected and regulated environment. The selection of Jersey as a jurisdiction ensures stability.
Monitoring
We recognise that strategy evolves with the growth of the relationship. Our specialist services provide consistent maintenance, impact monitoring and research, looking to select sustainable investments and partnerships for the structure.
Our locations
Headquartered in Jersey and with established offices in Dubai, Madeira, Kuwait and Singapore, our global presence allows us seamlessly to connect with our diverse international client base.
As a Jersey headquartered business, our clients can be assured of the reliability, political and economic stability and comprehensive regulatory and legal framework which has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for 60 years.
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