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This analysis of the automatic vesting rule in Ontario's Estate Administration Act highlights why solicitors need to carefully look at how a client's real property is held when drafting their will to ensure their intentions are met: https://ow.ly/7EmH50QkfcY Authored by: Nicole Cianci #MTInsights #MTPrivateClient

Estate freezes are a popular strategy among Canadian business owners to transfer wealth to the next generation tax-efficiently. However, this approach can lead to complex legal challenges, especially when family conflicts emerge. Dive into the case of Harold Ballard, whose estate freeze strategy resulted in significant legal disputes among his children, highlighting the importance of careful planning and consideration of potential future conflicts. 👉 Explore the legal intricacies of estate freezes and learn how to navigate potential pitfalls in our latest blog. Today’s blog is authored by Chigozie Enwereuzo, Student-at-Law at Hull & Hull LLP https://lnkd.in/gTp4JUnE #HullonEstates #EstateFreezes #Mediation

Looking ahead at the Scottish legal market in 2024 in The Scotsman today, my conclusion was: "2024 will be a tricky year to navigate for many firms, with much more turbulence. However, there will be significant growth opportunities for firms with the appropriate strategies and focus." How do you see the year panning out?

Clifford Chance announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 (May 2023/April 2024). The firm has recorded the highest revenue growth rate since 2017 and double-digit growth in partnership profits. The global teams dealing with litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations have recorded a 20% increase in revenue and now represent over 20% of the firm’s total global turnover. This growth was driven by increased demand for assistance in resolving complex and high-risk disputes, investigations, and government enforcement actions across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. According to Charles Adams (PICTURED), the firm’s global managing partner, “All areas of activity have seen strong growth, with particular reference to the Litigation practice, which once again recorded exceptional performance. Furthermore, the breadth of our transactional capabilities, combined with deep sector expertise, has led to strong client demand in areas related to energy transition and infrastructure investments, technology – including Artificial Intelligence – and private capital.” Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dNSZ-eGY #Legalcommunitygermany

Miller Thomson again in 2023, has acted for more #CCAA applicants than any other Canadian law firm including major filings in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/sFTj50QxW64 #MTInsights #MTRestructuring

At City Pacific Lawyers, our expert team simplifies complex transactions, ensuring your interests are protected every step of the way. From due diligence to structuring and beyond, we offer tailored support for businesses of all sizes. 📞 Call us at 03 9592 3356 for a FREE consultation. #BusinessSales #CommercialLaw #MelbourneBusiness

✨ Arendt is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Partners: Fouzia Benyahia, Stephanie Lhomme, Stéphanie Maschiella and Serge Zeien. They will leverage their expertise to enhance the firm's capabilities across six different domains. 🏢 These appointments underscore Arendt's commitment to further developing its strategy, aimed at providing clients with comprehensive guidance across all facets of their projects, showcasing the breadth of our expertise and support. 📰 Read the full Firm news to learn more about our new Partners (English | Français) > https://lnkd.in/gSj598Fe #Luxembourg #law #lawfirm #lawyers #corporatelaw #privateequity #realestate #restructuring #insolvency #forensic #investigations #corporateintelligence #taxcompliance #taxlaw #finance #capitalmarkets

Unscrambling partnership disputes Partnership disputes may arise for a number of reasons such as the direction of the business. However, financial considerations will often be a cause of disputes. Such disputes may concern assets used by the partnership but owned by one or more partners individually, the division of profits and losses between the partners and valuations of partnerships. An article by George Sim in New Law Journal considers the types of disputes which may arise and identifies the issues which need to be addressed. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eMkD7rD8

The The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia to host its first conference on Commercial Disputes and Legal Finance. The conference will be held on the 13th of August at the office of Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney, from 8am. This conference will be held both in person and virtually. The conference will include a keynote address by the Hon. Justice Bell, Chief Justice of the New South Wales Supreme Court. Topics shall include: 1. Legal Finance as an Alternative Capital Source (with a panel of Michelle Silvers, Tom McDonald, the Hon. John Middleton AM KC and Maurice Thompson); 2. The Insolvency Landscape in 2024 and Beyond (with a panel of John Winter CAE GAICD, Kathy Sozou, Stuart Price and Matt Kennedy); and 3. Recent Developments in Arbitration and Legal Finance (with a panel of Tom McDonald, Dawna Wright, Gitanjali Bajaj and the Hon. Robert McDougall KC). In-person tickets: https://lnkd.in/gBK7BXRR Virtual tickets: https://lnkd.in/g_irxq4b Court House Capital Fortress Investment Group HFW Australasian Society of Association Executives McGrathNicol Mackay Chapman DLA Piper CASL FTI Consulting #event #litigationfinance #litigationfunding #litfin #legalfinance #legalfunding #insolvency #arbitration #thoughtleadership

Unscrambling partnership disputes Partnership disputes may arise for a number of reasons such as the direction of the business. However, financial considerations will often be a cause of disputes. Such disputes may concern assets used by the partnership but owned by one or more partners individually, the division of profits and losses between the partners and valuations of partnerships. An article by George Sim in New Law Journal considers the types of disputes which may arise and identifies the issues which need to be addressed. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eMkD7rD8