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Annemarie Hughes and Donna Matthews, members of Dougherty Quinn’s specialist trust team, attended the Transcontinental Trusts Conference in Geneva.

As stated in the case of Armitage v Nurse EWCA Civ 1279, a fundamental concept to any trust is an irreducible core of obligations owed by the trustees to the beneficiaries.

David Walsh from Dixcart's Isle of Man office discusses some of the key principles of offshore trust planning and who they may be appropriate for in todays world.

Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-Part Series based on our latest article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services'

Welcome to Part 2 of our 5-Part Series based on our latest article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services'

The Isle of Man Trust and Trustees Act 2023 was signed by the Tynwald, the Manx parliament, and received Royal Assent on 18 July. Sections 1 and 2 were brought into force on passing...

It is not uncommon for a settlor to impress upon a trustee the wish that under no circumstances should his family be told anything about the trust he has just settled for their benefit.

Following on from our previous article; An update to Isle of Man Trust Law, when we discussed the new act in bill form, the much anticipated Trusts and Trustees Act 2023...

The services of a notary public is often required but who are they? What services do they provide

The judgment of C v D et al (judgment of 17 December 2025) in the Isle of Man provides trustees with the helpful confirmation that a trustee can seek the blessing of the Court ...

🔍 Welcome to Part 3 of our 5-Part Series based on our latest article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services' 🔍

🚩 Welcome to Part 4 of our 5-Part Series based on our latest article: '7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Consider Offshore Trust & Corporate Services' 🚩

The recent judgment of the Staff of Government Division in the case of Mazzoleni v Summerhill Trust Company provides an extremely helpful update for Manx law as to the role of protectors of Manx trusts as well as guidance for trustees ...

DQ recently acted in the first application to the Isle of Man Courts for the winding up of an Isle of Man foundation. The DQ legal team consisted of managing partner Tom Maher and associate Adam Killip.

A right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

Isle of Man foundations are mainly used for private wealth and charitable purposes although there is no reason why they cannot be used in a commercial context.

Senior Associate Leanne McKeown addressed the ACSP's packed AGM at the end of October on the topic of "Employment Law Developments – Equality and Whistleblowing".