HHJ Edward Hess | Chair of the Editorial Board
His Honour Judge Edward Hess is a Circuit Judge, Lead Judge of the London Financial Remedies Court, Deputy High Court Judge and Deputy National Lead Judge, Financial Remedies Court and Co-Chair of the Pension Advisory Group.
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The Absent Owner – Varying Beneficial Interests Upon Separation: an Analysis of the Leading Cases
Considering TLATA cases where A and B are joint owners of a family home, the relationship breaks down, and A vacates leaving B in occupation and financially responsible for the property, and then A returns years later seeking their share of the net equity.
When Might an Arbitration Not Be Entirely Private and Confidential?
One of the great virtues of family law arbitration is its ability to provide the parties with confidentiality and privacy for their dispute. Unlike court proceedings, the parties will not face the risk of the hearing taking place in open court with curious members of the public present.
![National Iranian Oil Company v Retirement, Savings and Welfare Fund of Oil Industry Workers v Crescent Gas Corporation Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 211 and Its Implications for TLATA Cases](/content/images/2025/12/pexels-jan-rune-smenes-reite-221584-3192669.jpg)
National Iranian Oil Company v Retirement, Savings and Welfare Fund of Oil Industry Workers v Crescent Gas Corporation Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 211 and Its Implications for TLATA Cases
The Court of Appeal confirms that a declaration of trust respecting land or any interest therein requires the personal signature of the settlor, not a third party on their behalf. This has implications where it is alleged a trust of land has arisen by virtue of an express declaration of trust.