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A Matter of Trust

Issue 8: October 2025

A Matter of Trust

Editor's note

Peter Steen

Welcome to our latest edition of our 'A Matter of Trust' newsletter, bringing you the latest updates and insights from the Mishcon Private department on issues relevant to fiduciaries and private wealth clients. 

In this edition, we examine the Privy Council’s Jardine decision, which has significant implications for family businesses and shareholder rights; our Art Law team discusses the global wealth transfer and the steps collectors should take to ensure their collections are responsibly passed on and we highlight the growing trend of inheritance disputes, as discussed by Mark Keenan in The Telegraph. We share a podcast featuring Antonia Felix and Lisa Conway-Hughes on the divorce process, including no-fault divorce and alternative dispute resolution options and we invite you to join Dr Eliza Filby’s session on 2 December, where she will explore the rise of 'Inheritocracy' and its impact on social mobility and the future of the 'Bank of Mum and Dad'. 

As always, we hope you find this edition informative and thought-provoking. If you would like to discuss any of the topics further, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Private Wealth Disputes or Private Wealth and Tax team.

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