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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 …
“Dishonesty at its highest level and gravity” – when solicitors commit offences against client estates
This blog post will consider a number of recent cases in England where solicitors have been convicted of offences or struck off the register for …
Ilott v The Blue Cross and others – testamentary freedom and financial provision for family members around the common law world
On 25 April 2017 Richard Norridge, Joanna Caen and Gareth Keillor delivered a webinar on the state of the law relating to testamentary freedom and …
Herbert Smith Freehills shortlisted for the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2017
Herbert Smith Freehills, Chambers Asia-Pacific Law Firm of the Year, has been shortlisted for the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2017 in two categories: …
Trust law bites back against the Australian Tax Office
The recent decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia in Thomas v Commissioner of Taxation1 is a timely reminder of two points: tax results are …
Australian Tax Office takes action on assurance for Private Groups
The Australian Tax Office’s ("ATO") focus on large privately owned and wealthy groups ("Private Groups") is in full swing with no sign of slowing …
Upcoming webinar - Testamentary freedom - alive & well? Lessons from the UK Supreme Court and across the common law world
On Tuesday 25 April 2017 (9.30am – 10.30am BST/4.30pm – 5.30pm HKT), Richard Norridge, Joanne Caen and Gareth Keillor will deliver a webinar …
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