Offshore Trustees in UK Divorce Litigation - A Bite-Sized Guide

Introduction

This webinar will consider the treatment of trusts in financial remedy proceedings commenced in England and Wales. It provides information and guidance to those advising offshore trustees in respect of their role when dealing with the Family Court in the context of claims that assert an interest in trust assets.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• In brief, the law and procedure of financial remedy claims in England and Wales
• The relevance of trust assets and disclosure of these
• The powers of the court when dealing with trusts and trustees:
• Statutory powers e.g. forcing disclosure, joinder, and variation of trusts
• Key caselaw - treatment of trusts and trustees
• Practical guidance - Do's and Don'ts when dealing with English courts and lawyers

This webinar was recorded on 16th November 2022