Trust Essentials - September 2017

What does the UK trusts register mean for offshore trustees?

The international nature of private client and trusts work and of financial services regulation means that we all need to have our eyes on a wider regulatory horizon than ever before. In this piece, Private Client and Trusts partner James Campbell explores some of the ongoing implications for offshore trustees arising from the new UK register of trusts.

Read the briefing: The UK trusts register – what does it mean for Jersey trustees?

Opportunities for women in law: an interview with Katherine Neal

Career path, the glass ceiling and specialising - counsel Katherine Neal discusses life in the profession in this interview. Katherine advises professional trustees, settlors and beneficiaries on matters relevant to trusts and foundations, including drafting trust deeds and advising on complex structures including employee reward schemes, JPUTs and pensions.

Read the full interview: Women in business: an interview with Katherine Neal

STEP Award - International Legal Team of the year

Ogier has won the International Legal Team of the Year award at the STEP Private Client Awards five times; more than twice the wins by any other firm. Last month, the team scooped the prize again.

Read the full article: Ogier wins International Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards

Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group draws together experts from different disciplines and locations to provide a seamless contentious and non-contentious advisory service which also includes relevant corporate support.

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