Insolvency and the Law of Offshore Trusts

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James Corbett QC (Barrister, Serle Court, London) Tim Prudhoe (Barrister, Enterprise Chambers, London)

Insolvency and the Law of Offshore Trusts

James Corbett QC (Barrister, Serle Court, London), Tim Prudhoe (Barrister, Enterprise Chambers, London)

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Oxford University Press
08 January 2023

Equity & trusts; Financial law; Bankruptcy & insolvency

Insolvency and the Law of Offshore Trusts is the first book to be dedicated solely to this topic. Publication is particularly timely due to the sudden changes in asset values going on around the world and the growth in interest in cross border insolvency.

Offshore trusts typically contain assets which do or are likely to fall into the categories of assets affected by insolvency. The standards of trust administration are variable and, coupled with cash shortages and predicted interest rate rises, there is a very real risk that a significant number of trusts will become insolvent. Corbett and Prudhoe consider the position of the bankruptcy of the settler, beneficiaries, trustee and protectors according to the laws of England Wales, the US and offshore financial centres. There is also detailed analysis of insolvency of the trust fund itself according to the laws of the same jurisdictions. The authors examine the meaning and effect of an insolvent trust fund, the liability of trustees and the role of the courts in identifying trust assets, creditors and in resolving disputes. Corbett and Prudhoe also provide an explanation of suitable processes in jurisdictions where there is an absence of procedural rules. The final chapter of the book looks at avoidance measures to keep the trust fund out of insolvency considering practical issues, trust structures and the use of non-charitable purpose trusts.

In an area with a limited number of authorities, such as this, readers will greatly benefit from the insight of the author who is a recognised expert in the trusts and insolvency fields with over 35 years experience. As well as being a practical guide to the known law and the rules likely to be applied where there is no developed body of law, this book also offers the reader guidance on how insolvency might be avoided in the first place. It will appeal to practitioners involved in offshore work across many jurisdictions and academics with an interest in the area.

By: James Corbett QC (Barrister Serle Court London), Tim Prudhoe (Barrister, Enterprise Chambers, London)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
ISBN: 9780199576272
ISBN 10: 0199576270
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 08 January 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Corbett QC is a barrister at Serle Court, London. He was called to the Bar in 1975 and specialises in trusts and commercial litigation, corporate and personal insolvency and arbitration. He is a member of the Commercial Bar Association, the Chancery Bar Association and the Employment Law Bar Association. He is a recognised expert in the Trusts and Insolvency fields with over 35 years experience. Tim Prudhoe is a barrister at Enterprise Chambers, London. His main practice areas are company and commercial litigation, corporate insolvency and contentious trust work. He undertakes such work both in England as well as several leading offshore jurisdictions. Tim is also admitted and practices in Bermuda, The British Virgin Islands and the Turks & Caicos Islands. He has developed an ongoing practice offshore and continues to accept instructions in those, as well as other, prominent offshore jurisdictions.