The Law of Trusts

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. The Law of Trusts provides a concise, yet academically rigorous, textbook that skillfully engages with both controversial and complex issues within the subject. James Penner provides perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a challenging subject. Drawing on a variety of learning features, including summaries of key issues discussed in each chapter, must-read cases, assessment questions, and carefully selected further reading, this approachable and thorough textbook equips students with the tools they need to engage critically with the subject. Review from previous edition You will not find a better student-oriented book on this subject. It is a readable and intelligent introduction to the modern law of trusts. Professor Robert Chambers, King's College London Penner's The Law of Trusts is concise, accessible, and very readable. No book on the law of trusts will pique the student's interest like this one. The book, like all good textbooks, distils and explains the basic principles in a lucid manner. But it does more than this, exploring the key ideas in the law of trusts with a relentlessness that cannot fail to impress and inspire. Luke Rostill, St John's College, University of Oxford An excellent introduction to trusts law. It not only sets out lucidly and accurately the underlying principles of law. It encourages students to be critical and analytical in the study of this intellectually challenging subject. Professor Anton Cooray, City University London This is a terrific book. Opinionated, written in an engaging voice, ready to introduce secondary material from academic writers and critique the law. The chapters are at a nice level of detail, whilst maintaining a good length for inclusion on reading lists. It could, almost, be the only textbook needed. Dr Edward Goodwin, University of Nottingham