Private wealth, trusts and estates
Canada | Publication | June 2023
Welcome to our private wealth, trusts and estates publication series, where you will find a range of articles that address some of the most common issues and questions that arise for clients in the context of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charities law and related areas. Our articles cover numerous issues pertaining to will planning, the use of trusts, succession and governance of privately held companies, probate fee planning, powers of attorney for property, health care representation agreements, private foundations, and marriage and cohabitation agreements.
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France introduces new category of legal instrument to support the growth of international trade
The French legal system is set to become more attractive with the introduction of a new category of legal instruments called “titre transférable” (transferable document) designed to facilitate and accelerate the digitalisation of trade finance transactions.
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English Commercial Court Dismisses Jurisdiction and Bias Challenges to LMAA Award: V & Anor v K
In <em>V & Anor v K</em> [2025] EWHC 1523 (Comm), the Commercial Court has dismissed jurisdictional and serious irregularity challenges under sections 67 and 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 arising out of an LMAA arbitration.
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Navigating charterparty conditions and financing friction: The quiet power of letters of quiet enjoyment
The recent Singapore High Court decision in <em>The “CHLOE V” [2025] SGHC 142</em> explores the legal and commercial tensions that arise at the intersection of ship finance, charterparty negotiations, and mortgagee enforcement rights.
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