In focus: Comparing jurisdictions—answers to common problems

We are pleased to feature a new subject in our In Focus section. During 2010 we will be looking at key questions that busy practitioners face in daily practice. It is designed to help keep pace with rapid changes going on in the world of trusts. The question and answer format is designed to facilitate comparison across jurisdictions. The questions cover law and practice in relation to trusts and foundations and extend to related regulatory and company law issues. In this issue, we are fortunate to include answers from some of the leading firms in the leading onshore jurisdiction of Malta and the leading offshore jurisdictions of Cyprus and The Bahamas. Our aim is to include most leading onshore and offshore jurisdictions in issues throughout the course of this year.