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Private Client & Trust Bulletin: Spring 2024

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Welcome to the 9th edition of the Conyers Private Client and Trust Bulletin with updates from Bermuda, the BVI, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong.

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Welcome to the 9th edition of the Conyers Private Client and Trust Bulletin with updates from Bermuda, the BVI, the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong.

Partner Robert Lindley from the Cayman Islands and Anna Lin, our Hong Kong litigation Partner, update us on Cayman trustees' rights to sell trust assets in order to settle their fees. A case from BVI provides guidance on the fascinating question of recognition of an oral will valid under a foreign law. Hong Kong Partner Peter Ch'ng updates us on the Singapore proceedings of the multi-jurisdictional dispute Ivanishvilli v. Credit Suisse which considered questions relating to powers reserved by settlors and trustees' duties to oversee investments. Senior Associate Davina Hargun from Bermuda gives an update on establishing charitable and philanthropic entities in Bermuda. As you will see, our practice and projects remain as diverse and challenging as ever.

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