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Maples and Calder has continued to strengthen its international Trusts and Private Client practice with the appointment of Ray Davern, who joins the firm on 6 June 2016 as a partner in its London office.

In this article, we look at who the members of an academy trust are, what they do, and what they should consider when making decisions.

Trustees of discretionary trusts usually have wide discretion as to how they distribute trust assets. However, even at its widest, their discretion is not absolute.

The Variation of Trusts Act 1958 provides courts with the power to approve changes to trust arrangements when circumstances evolve beyond the original structure. This article examines when trustees should consider applying for court approval, the specific categories of beneficiaries that engage the court's jurisdiction, and how courts assess whether proposed variations genuinely benefit those who cannot consent for themselves.

There have been a number of cases this year considering how, and in what circumstances the assets of a company owned by one spouse may be recovered for transfer to the other spouse in the context of ancillary relief proceedings.

Drafting a will is essential to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes, yet many overlook this crucial step. What happens when testamentary freedom meets family disputes, coercion allegations, or complex modern family structures? Understanding the role of executors, potential inheritance disputes, and the importance of professional legal guidance can help avoid costly conflicts and ensure your beneficiaries are properly protected.

For many settlors the benefits a trust can provide are attractive. However, giving up control of significant assets to trustees (albeit trustees the settlor has selected) may be a concern.

Understanding the legal boundaries between powers of attorney and executors is crucial for estate planning. When beneficiaries suspect mismanagement of estate assets by someone who previously held power of attorney, complex questions arise about accountability and legal recourse. This analysis explores the circumstances under which beneficiaries can challenge an executor's prior actions and the remedies available under Scottish law.

For many settlors the benefits a trust can provide are attractive. However, giving up control of assets to trustees (albeit trustees the settlor has selected) may be a concern.

Senior associate Lucy Gould reviews the recent case of Davis v Jackson [2017] EWHC 698 (Ch), in which the court determined the beneficial interests a separated (but not divorced) married couple each held in a property.

The publication of NHS England and NHS Improvement's Design Framework for Integrated Care Systems ahead of draft legislation, due in the forthcoming weeks...

The Honourable William Francis Seymour, Earl of Yarmouth v Ragley Trust Company Limited & Ors [2025] EWHC 1099 (Ch).

We review the proposed changes to the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill ("the Bill") and consider their impact on academy trusts.

Ms Hathway and Mr Hudson started a relationship in 1990.

Any residential property purchased by the trustees will be treated as if the beneficiary had purchased it for SDLT purposes.

Some time ago we wrote an article on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ('FATCA') which says that although the FATCA tentacles are fairly intrusive, at the end of the day, it represents just another form for tax payers to complete.

Trusts have been a part of UK law long before the UK even came into existence – the popular story being that they rose to prominence during the crusades. Certainly, it was around that time that trust law as we know it today