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Sayers & Anor v Dixon & Anor [2025] EWHC 1886 (Ch)
ICC Judge Barber. An insolvency case providing a helpful summary of the principles underlying the determination of an allegation of sham.

Smoke and Mirrors: Shams and Illusory Trusts in Divorce Proceedings
The existence of so-called ‘sham’ or ‘illusory’ trusts in divorce proceedings often leads to complex and intellectually engaging work for family and chancery lawyers. Identifying such trusts can significantly impact the value of the matrimonial pot and the eventual financial distribution. Remedies are typically pursued through interim applications under s
Collardeau v Fuchs & Anor [2025] EWFC 36
Judgment date: 19 February 2025
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2025/36
Poole J. Finding of a sham lease within enforcement proceedings of a final financial remedy order.
Facts
A final order was made in June 2023, followed by a series of enforcement orders by Knowles J. An application
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