Isle of Man Trust Law in 2026: Reforms and Practical Implications

This webinar will explore the latest reforms to Isle of Man trust law in 2026 and their practical implications for practitioners and fiduciaries. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of how recent legislative changes affect drafting, administration, and dispute resolution. The session will review how modern provisions such as reserved powers, protectors, and variations of trust are being treated under Manx law, alongside key case law shaping trustee and beneficiary rights. Practical examples will be used to highlight risks, common drafting pitfalls, and best practice solutions for maintaining effective and enforceable structures. The discussion will also consider the broader international context, including how Isle of Man trusts are viewed in cross-border arrangements. By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to adapt trust structures confidently and to manage evolving legal and regulatory expectations in the Isle of Man.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Key reforms to Isle of Man trust law in 2026

• Implications for drafting and administration of trusts

• Case law trends and interpretation of trustee duties

• Practical examples of disputes and enforcement issues

• Best practice for resilient, modern trust structures

Presenters

Melissa Wong Senior Associate at Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC

Melissa is a senior associate within the Corporate department in the Isle of Man, specialising in Private Client & Trusts. Melissa acts for international financial institutions, corporate service providers and law firms, advising on a full range of complex legal issues which affect both their own businesses and those of their clients. Melissa deals with all aspects of trust, foundation and estate related matters including trust and corporate transactions, restructuring, provision of advice to trustees, council members, beneficiaries and protectors, assisting executors and beneficiaries with Isle of Man probate and providing legal opinions on the authority and capacity of trustees and foundations to enter into a variety of transactions.

Erin Trimble-Cregeen Counsel at Appleby

Erin practises in Appleby’s Dispute Resolution teams in the Isle of Man and Jersey. Having trained and qualified in the Isle of Man, Erin joined Appleby in October 2015 after gaining several years’ experience at a leading offshore firm in Guernsey. She specialises in trust disputes and general trust advisory work including advising trustees and beneficiaries on a wide range of contentious trust and estates issues and regularly presents to trust service providers on the obligations of trustees.