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Burges Salmon secures double shortlisting at STEP Private Client Awards

The firm’s Private Wealth team has been recognised in two categories at STEP’s 2021/22 industry awards
09 July 2021

Trustee Conflict Comeuppance

Manton & Ors v Manton [2021] EWHC 125 (Ch) - Beneficiary trustees acting in conflict with the trust, do so at their peril
16 February 2021

Trustee Exoneration Clauses and Pleading Dishonesty

In this article, we consider the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Sofer v SwissIndependent Trustees SA [2020] EWCA CIV 699

10 November 2020

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Burges Salmon shortlisted for brace of accolades at STEP Private Client Awards

The firm’s Private Client team has been nominated in two categories at STEP’s 2020/21 Private Client Awards
03 September 2020

Proprietary Estoppel: how can you guard against claims?

Proprietary estoppel cases are on the rise. This article outlines the basic principle of proprietary estoppel and some practical considerations to guard against such claims.
26 July 2018

Rights of beneficiaries: access to trust information

The recent judgment of HHJ Paul Matthews in Lewis v Tamplin provides cause to consider what rights beneficiaries under a trust have to demand information about and documents relating to the trust.
09 May 2018

Beddoe orders: important considerations for trustees faced with legal proceedings

A Beddoe order can offer cost protection to trustees when bringing or defending a claim. This article outlines some practical considerations for trustees when considering Beddoe applications.
19 September 2017

Paying the price for ignoring beneficiary information requests

What information is a trustee obliged to provide to beneficiaries about the running of the trust and what is the risk of ignoring requests from beneficiaries?
01 August 2017

Ilott v Mitson: Supreme Court overturns decision in daughter's Inheritance Act claim

The Court of Appeal's decision to increase the inheritance awarded to an estranged adult daughter has been overturned. We look at the Ilott v Mitson decision and assess its impact for testators. 
20 March 2017

Christmas wishes: I’m leaving everything to the Home for Reprieved Turkeys

Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at the likely impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Ilott v Mitson.
12 December 2016

Looking after 'number one': tax changes and the need for trustees to protect themselves

Trustees with current or possible UK links must act now to understand the fast-approaching changes to UK taxes which will affect trusts, residential real estate and non-UK domiciled individuals.
02 December 2016
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