The International Trust - By John Glasson, Geraint Thomas

The International Trust presents an in-depth analysis of a range of highly topical issues of great significance in the area of international trust law. Under the editorship of two trust law specialists, a team of eminent contributors have applied their expertise to addressing a range of subjects at the cutting edge of thinking in this area.Part I of the book contains the indispensable conflict of laws chapters from the previous edition, each now extensively updated by its original author. Part II as before covers a wide variety of issues crucial to trust advisers. The new edition will include for the first time chapters on:Money launderingVISTA trustsThe liabilities of trusts service providers in international financial lawPart III contains chapters on Italy and China - jurisdictions in which recent trust law developments have generated considerable international interest.Part IV contains Professor Donovan Waters' notable chapter on the future of the trust fully updated by the author.An invaluable resource for lawyers, accountants and others involved with the international aspects of trusts, whether in a commercial or a private client context. The International Trust serves the needs of trust practitioners and litigators, as well as university lecturers and students within law departments.ContentsIntroductionThe Phenomenon of the International TrustJohn GlassonPart I: Trusts and the Conflict of LawsJurisdiction and the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Transnational Trusts LitigationJonathan HarrisLaunching the Rocket - Capacity and the Creation of inter vivos Transnational TrustsJonathan HarrisInternational Recognition of TrustsDavid HaytonPart II: Specific IssuesProtectorsRobert Ham QC, Emily Campbell, Michael Tennet and Jonathan HilliardPurpose TrustsGeraint ThomasAsset Protection TrustsGeraint ThomasTrading Trusts, Trustees' liabilities and creditorsDavid HaytonPayment by Trustees of Foreign TaxesChristopher Sly and John GlassonDisclosure by TrusteesEmily Campbell and Jonathan HilliardShams, revocable trusts and retention of controlGeraint ThomasMoney LaunderingJohn Rhodes and Ed PowlesTrusts and International Financial LawAlastair HudsonVISTA TrustsChristopher McKenzie and John GlassonForced Heirship and the TrustAntony DuckworthPart III: Two particular jurisdictionsItalyAlexandra BraunChinaLusina HoPart IVThe Future of the Trust from a Worldwide PerspectiveDonovan WatersREVIEWS"a treasure chest of information - an extremely interesting compilation ... contains much informative and helpful case law ... extremely useful"New Law Journal READ MORE