It is essential at the outset of any commercial transaction to be aware of any trust issues that may arise. We have extensive experience with the use of trusts in the commercial environment. We advise private, corporate and pension trustees and beneficiaries in the UK and worldwide on significant and often complex corporate structures.
We also act for wealthy individuals and families in relation to onshore and offshore trusts holding significant interests in quoted and unquoted companies.
We advise our clients with regard to the following:
- the creation, administration and fiscal implications of commercial trusts
- the position of trustees who may also be lenders, borrowers, vendors or purchasers
- the fiduciary obligations of trustees and the extent of their powers
- the giving by trustees of warranties and indemnities
- beneficiaries’ rights
- litigation and mediation involving commercial trusts
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