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English court clarifies meaning and effect of "serious harm" requirement under Defamation Act 2013
The Supreme Court has held that the requirement to show “serious harm” under section 1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013 (the "2013 Act") not only raises the …
New look Private Wealth and Trust Disputes Blog
Welcome to the new look Herbert Smith Freehills Private Wealth and Trust Disputes Blog. Our blog has recently been updated with a new design. As well as …
Australian Treasury's proposed extended significant global entity definition may include trusts
On 20 July 2018, the Australian Treasury released Exposure Draft legislation to extend the definition of a significant global entity (SGE). As a result, …
Herbert Smith Freehills Private Wealth Seminar - Jersey, 10 July 2018
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is pleased to announce that we are holding a Private Wealth Seminar at lunchtime on 10 July 2018 in Jersey. …
NEW ZEALAND COURT GRANTS INTERIM ORDER TO PREVENT CREMATION AFTER WEIGHING BALANCE OF CONVENIENCE
In Clark v Cottingham [2018] NZHC 773, the New Zealand High Court considered an oral and without notice application for an interim order to prevent a …
HSF Private wealth team boosted by three promotions
Herbert Smith Freehills' highly regarded private wealth team has been boosted by the promotion of Joanna Caen and Gareth Keillor to Partner and Of …
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 …
UK Supreme Court considers test for dishonesty in criminal cases
The Supreme Court of England and Wales in its recent decision in Ivey v Genting Casinos [2017] UKSC 67 ("Ivey") took the opportunity to reassess the …
Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2018 - Herbert Smith Freehills shortlisted in two categories
Citywealth has just announced its finalists for its Magic Circle Awards 2018. We are thrilled to have been shortlisted twice. Herbert Smith …
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 …
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 …
OUTGOING TRUSTEE HAD NO RIGHT TO RETAIN TRUST ASSETS OR RECEIVE A CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY FROM THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
The Supreme Court of Bermuda has held that a trustee has no general right to retain trust assets to meet its potential liabilities when a successor …
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