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Richard Norridge has been named as a leading lawyer in the Citywealth Leaders List
We are delighted to announce that Richard Norridge, our Head of Trust & Estates Disputes and Head of Private Wealth – Asia, has been named as a …
Privy Council considers proper approach to establishing the beneficial ownership of jointly-held assets
In Marr v Collie [2017] UKPC 17, a dispute arose between a separated same-sex couple about the beneficial ownership of property purchased during the …
China Has Released Guidelines on Outbound Investment
Four key Chinese authorities, i.e. the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the People’s Bank of China …
Labor's Family Trust Distribution Tax
In an audacious move to target income splitting, if elected, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has announced that it …
IN THE MATTER OF THE A LIMITED FURBS AND THE B EBT [2017] 21/2017
Summary The recent case of A Limited FURBS decided in the Guernsey Royal Court provides helpful clarification on the question often faced by offshore …
IFC Awards 2018 - shortlist now released
The IFC Awards 2018 has announced the finalists. We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in Law firm of the Year – Asia. There are many …
Cayman courts emphasise the importance of Beddoe relief and its availability in situations where a third party claim is for an amount greater than the Trust assets.
In the case of X (as Trustee of the A Trust) v Y (beneficiary of the A Trust)[1], the court reiterated the importance for Trustees of seeking Beddoe …
A severe case of the penalties
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has handed down its decision in Peter Sleiman Investments Pty Limited as Trustee for The Sleiman Family Trust …
HKMA and PWMA in Hong Kong collaborate to develop a Treat Customers Fairly Charter for the PWM industry
On 8 June 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that it has been working together with the Private Wealth Management Association to …
OPEN LETTERS REVEAL DISPUTE OVER THE ESTATE OF THE FORMER SINGAPOREAN PRIME MINISTER
On 23 March 2015, Lee Kuan Yew (LKY), the former Prime Minister of Singapore (and father of the current Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong …
London High Court considers trustee decision-making processes
The High Court of England and Wales has provided useful guidance for trustees generally as to the scope of their powers and the manner in which they may …
Herbert Smith Freehills awarded "Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership Award" at the WealthBriefing Asia Awards 2017
Herbert Smith Freehills was awarded Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership at the Fifth WealthBriefingAsia Awards on 1 June 2017. Showcasing …
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