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
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
Concerns over a will?
A loved one has died and you have concerns about the terms of their Will. What is your next step?
01 March 2023
Green light for ESG
Clarity from the High Court on the approach to be taken by charity trustees in adopting investment policies that may conflict with their charitable purposes
16 June 2022
Re. Baron Templeman of White Lackington (Deceased) - Scrabble and the Golden Rule
At a time when the number of people looking to make or update their Wills has increased dramatically, this case has brought the issue of testamentary capacity and the 'Golden Rule' into focus
29 May 2020
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022: An Overview
This article discusses the incoming Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act; a key piece of legislation designed to tackle long-recognised cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in consumer-connected devices
03 January 2024
What’s next for UK fintech?
A look at the latest funding and regulation trends in a dynamic fintech market
03 January 2024
Checkmate: Chess Grandmaster’s £730,000 Repayment Order in Pension Fraud
Whilst extraordinary on its facts, this decision of the Pensions Ombudsman’s Pensions Dishonesty Unit highlights the importance of key principles of responsible trusteeship, as well as the need for vigilance against pension liberation schemes and unauthorised payments.
30 November 2023
EA told to think again on merits-based reviews of CAR decisions
In the case of R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v Environment Agency [2023], the Administrative Court held that the EA was bound to consider the need for a merits-based appeal process in respect of Compliance Assessment Report decisions
08 January 2024
The updated National Planning Policy Framework: key planning and housing changes
The Government has updated the National Planning Policy Framework, including changes primarily in relation to housing delivery and land supply
08 January 2024
Holiday pay and entitlement reforms – key action points for employers
We take a look at key actions for employers to consider in light of the significant holiday reforms that came into force on 1 January
10 January 2024
The EAT’s decision in Beattie: a victory for Brexiteers
The case restricts new claims in respect of age discriminatory rules, practices, actions or decisions that relate to pre-1 December 2006 pensionable service
28 November 2022