ARTICLE · 02 NOVEMBER 2026
As political instability increases globally, flee clauses in trust structures are experiencing renewed relevance. This article examines how these Cold War-era provisions automatically trigger trustee changes and jurisdictional shifts when prescribed events like war, invasion, or civil disturbances occur, exploring the practical and legal complexities that arise when determining whether such events have actually been triggered.
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