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UK Supreme Court Clarifies Basis of ‘Knowing Receipt’ Claims Arising From Breach of Fiduciary Duty

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"The law on 'knowing receipt' has perplexed judges and academics alike for several decades" – Lord Burrows (paragraph 99). In a decision with significant implications for claims involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty...more

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Recent case law update: Treatment of Trust Assets — Akers (and others) v. Samba Financial Group (2017)

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The English Supreme Court has delivered a ruling that provides helpful guidance on the enforceability of trusts in respect of assets located in foreign jurisdictions that do not recognise trusts. The ruling also highlights...more

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