Trusts Law in the Asia-Pacific Region

It is well-known that the trust is a significant device that provides the foundation for a wide range of domestic and commercial arrangements in common law jurisdictions. Trusts law is also flourishing in the Asia-Pacific region: with a rich diversity of legal traditions, cultures, and history, the trust has been (and is being) used in an increasing variety of ways to meet a range of different needs. However, the existence, influence, and development of trusts law in Asia are under-discussed.