Bianca Venkata published in Trusts & Trustees latest journal article

Bianca Venkata has written an article titled Bhaur and others v Equity Trustees and others [2023] EWCA Civ 534—when will equity set aside a voluntary disposition for mistake?

The article highlights Bhaur and others v Equity Trustees and others [2023] EWCA Civ 534. The Court of Appeal handed down its decision on 18 May 2023. The Court declined to grant equitable relief to set aside the transfer of the Claimants’ family wealth into an employment benefit trust. This was despite the fact that the Claimants had acted on dishonest advice and the catastrophic financial consequences of the transaction. The Court found that as the Claimants were aware of the nature of the tax avoidance scheme, it would not be unconscionable to refuse equitable relief.

Read the full article here: Bhaur and others v Equity Trustees and others [2023] EWCA Civ 534—when will equity set aside a voluntary disposition for mistake?

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Bianca accepts instructions in commercial litigation, private client & trusts, pensions, employment & discrimination, financial services, insolvency, and international related matters. Her advocacy experience includes High Court, County Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal hearings and multiday Employment Tribunal work.

To find out more about Bianca, contact Matt Sale +44 (0)20 7427 4910  or George Bennett on +44 (0)207 427 0807.

External Publications 21 Jul, 2023