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The Use Of Jersey And Guernsey Trusts For Asset Protection - Q&A

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Jersey and Guernsey trusts and foundations are popular choices for asset protection structuring. In this Q&A, partner Rupert Morris and senior counsel Sevyn Kalsi from Walkers' Guernsey and Jersey Private Capital & Trusts teams...

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Jersey and Guernsey trusts and foundations are popular choices for asset protection structuring. In this Q&A, partner Rupert Morris and senior counsel Sevyn Kalsi from Walkers' Guernsey and Jersey Private Capital & Trusts teams explore the appeal of offshore trust structures as solutions for clients.

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