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Hong Kong breach of trustexpress trusts

Aldred v Elysium Ltd

[2026] HKCFI 139
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2026
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The HK High Court has jurisdiction to remove and replace the appointor of a trust.

Key Principle

The High Court has jurisdiction to remove and replace the appointor of a trust.

Area of Law

trusts

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