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Giving gifts to parents
The recent English case of Re AK (Gift Application) [2014] EWHC B11 (COP) concerned a deputy, appointed to manage a child's property and affairs, seeking …
Hong Kong High Court adopts English approach for implied waiver of privilege
In the recent decision of Chinachem Financial Services Limited v Century Venture Holdings Limited HCA 410/2013 & HCMP 2299/2013 ("Chinachem Financial …
A Will of Lies
The recent English case of re Boyes (Deceased) [2013] EWHC 4027 (Ch) confirms that a Will can be set aside for "fraudulent calumny", where the testator …
UK Tax Tribunal refuses to believe settlor could not obtain documents from its trustee
In a recent hearing in front of the UK tax tribunal, a tax payer (who was a settlor of an offshore trust) argued that documents requested from HMRC could …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal clarifies whether fraudulent knowledge of directors can be attributed to a company
In the recent case of Moulin Global Eyecare Trading Limited (in liquidation) v The Commissioner of Inland Revenue FACV 5/2013, the Hong Kong Court of …
Mental illness and testamentary capacity
In a recent blog post, we covered the case of The Vegetarian Society and Scott, where mental illness did not invalidate a Will on the grounds of mental …
Hong Kong Court allows Plaintiff to adduce evidence from its own expert following a single joint expert's report and oral evidence
In the first instance decision of Daimler AG (formerly known as Mercedes-Benz AG) v. Helge Herbert Leiduck and another HCA4089/1994, the Court allowed …
English Court of Appeal confirms wide jurisdiction in divorce case
The English Court of Appeal in Sekhri v Ray ([2014] EWCA Civ 119) confirmed that a husband and wife were both legally domiciled in England, despite …
Latest round of Herbert Smith Freehills promotions bolsters Greater China Disputes team
As of 1 May, Herbert Smith Freehills Greater China Managing Partner Justin D'Agostino has officially taken on his new role as Global Head of Disputes …
Cross Border Insolvencies: Hong Kong Court further clarifies the legal principles in respect of winding up an unregistered overseas company
The exercise of the court's discretionary jurisdiction to wind up an unregistered overseas company has again come under judicial spotlight in the recent …
United Kingdom Supreme Court: knowing recipients and dishonest assisters in fraudulent breaches of trust can rely on 6 year limitation period as a defence
In a recent decision, Williams v Central Bank of Nigeria [2014] UKSC 10, a majority of the United Kingdom Supreme Court held that knowing recipients and …
Australia: Employee dismissed over Facebook conduct – FWC
The Fair Work Commission has recently upheld the dismissal of a manager due to inappropriate content on his personal Facebook page. The decision is …
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