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Privy council breathes new life into proper purpose rule: decision in Grand View v Wong

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The decision of the Board of the Privy Council in Grand View Private Trust Co Ltd & Anor v Wong & ors [2022] UKPC 47 has attracted significant attention for its discussion of the scope and application of the proper purposes rule. In this podcast, Toby Graham and Tom McPhail discuss the potential ramifications of the decision for trustees and advisers, including the potential impact of the decision on disclosure of letters of wishes and trustee blessing applications.

If you require further information about anything covered in this blog, please contact Toby Graham, Tom McPhail or your usual contact at the firm on +44 (0)20 3375 7000.

This publication is a general summary of the law. It should not replace legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

© Farrer & Co LLP, January 2023

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Toby Graham

Toby Graham

Partner

Toby leads Farrer & Co’s Contentious Trusts and Estates group and has over 30 years’ experience handling disputes involving trusts and estates. His cases are many and varied, ranging from domestic estate/probate claims to trust or estate disputes with international elements sometimes involving parallel proceedings in London and offshore jurisdictions. He has been involved in many leading cases, including Weisfisch, Alhamrani and Rybolovlev.  He is consistently recognised by the major legal directories as a leading practitioner in this area.

Toby leads Farrer & Co’s Contentious Trusts and Estates group and has over 30 years’ experience handling disputes involving trusts and estates. His cases are many and varied, ranging from domestic estate/probate claims to trust or estate disputes with international elements sometimes involving parallel proceedings in London and offshore jurisdictions. He has been involved in many leading cases, including Weisfisch, Alhamrani and Rybolovlev.  He is consistently recognised by the major legal directories as a leading practitioner in this area.

Email Toby +44 (0)20 3375 7132
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Tom McPhail

Senior Associate

Tom advises individuals, businesses and institutions on commercial and trust disputes, both in England and offshore jurisdictions, including Bermuda, the BVI and Jersey.  

Tom advises individuals, businesses and institutions on commercial and trust disputes, both in England and offshore jurisdictions, including Bermuda, the BVI and Jersey.  

Email Tom +44 (0)20 3375 7605

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