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UK authorities obtain first Unexplained Wealth Orders
In our recent blog post on the introduction in the UK of Unexplained Wealth Orders ("UWOs"), which can be found here, we explained how the new …
Supreme Court considers limitation defence where directors have benefited from breach of fiduciary duty
The UK Supreme Court has recently considered section 21(3) of the Limitation Act 1980 which provides or a six-year limitation period for actions by a …
Unexplained Wealth Orders: How might this new investigative tool affect you?
From 31 January 2018, UK authorities can use new and expansive investigative powers to require both individuals and corporate bodies to provide …
Hong Kong: New licensing regime for trust and company service providers to come into force on 1 March 2018
The Companies Registry announced on 25 January 2018 that a new licensing regime for trust and company service providers ("TCSPs”) will come into force on …
English Court considers grounds for out of time claims for financial provision from estates
In a recent decision, Sargeant v Sargeant [2018] EWHC 8 (Ch), the English High Court considered the circumstances in which the English Court will grant …
Royal Court of Jersey applies Hastings-Bass provisions in relation to incorrect tax advice
We have previously reported on two provisions of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, Articles 47H and 47G, which had been introduced following the UK Supreme …
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