New legislation in Guernsey is ushering in a pan-Channel Island approach to competition regulation, however there are some key differences. Ogier’s Andy Lowe explains how it will affect businesses operating in both islands
The Competition (Guernsey) Ordinance 2012, which came into effect on 1 August, is modelled largely on the Jersey legislation and is designed to facilitate a common approach to implementation. However, Guernsey has taken note of some of the more contentious aspects of the Jersey law – which has been in force since 2005 – and has chosen to adopt a different approach on some issues.
