Contentious Trusts Next Gen Summit

A unique interdisciplinary event focusing on trusts. Bringing together the next generation of contentious trusts practitioners with all other HNW in Disputes practitioners to forge networks, discuss experiences and build their own personal brand

18th to 20th September 2024 – Conrad Hotel, Dublin, Ireland

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We are delighted to bring you a brand new and unique interdisciplinary event for the next generation of contentious trusts practitioners as well as for all other practitioners where trusts can be involved.

Building on our track record of catering specific events for the next generation of legal practitioners we are delighted to bring together our next gen initiatives from across 4 of our communities at one event. Unlike anything else in the market, we will bring together key practitioners from accross these 4 practice areas, covering the breadth of trusts in disputes:

Private Client - Contentious
Trusts Advisory

FIRE - Fraud, Insolvency,
[Asset] Recovery & Enforcement

HNW Divorce - High Net Worth
Divorce Litigation

Commercial Disputes - Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration & Mediation

Build Your Own Agenda

From mid-morning to early afternoon we offer 4 streams running concurrently. Each stream is themed, allowing you to mix and match shaping, your own agenda:

1. Stream 1 - Path to Partner: To Infinity and Beyond

Chaired by:

Sue Medder - Business Consultant - ThoughtLeaders4

2. Stream 2 - Disputes & Advisory Crossover

3. Stream 3 - Divorce & Trusts

4. Stream 4 - Fraud, Asset Recovery & Commercial Issues

What to Expect?

Trust Companies will be front and centre of this event, with a focus on the day-to-day practicalities of trusts in distress.
Unique to this event, key practitioners from outside of the contentious trusts space will share their expertise.
Attend to gain a new perspective and expand your network within and beyond the contentious trusts space.

Keynotes Delivered By:

Our keynote speakers for the event will feature Tom Ffiske, the Editor of Immersive Wire, who will delve into the intriguing topic of "AI & the Metaverse: Shaping the New Norm". Following Tom, we are honoured to welcome Richard Martin, Principal Consultant at Byrne Dean, who will address your wellbeing and mental health.

Expert Advisory Committee

The advisory board for this event illustrates our interdisciplinary approach with practitioners drawn from Trust companies, chambers, advisory practice, HNW divorce, fraud, commercial disputes as well as contentious trusts expertise.

Philippa Stokes Partner
R&H Trust Co (Cayman)

Kelly Watson Client Services Director
Accuro (Jersey)

Monika Byrska Partner
Howard Kennedy

Abby Buckland Partner
Kingsley Napley

James Angus Partner
Ogier

Jacob Ward Senior Associate
Macfarlanes

Paige Achilles Associate
Stephenson Harwood

All Speakers

Speakers already confirmed include:

Paul Buckle Director
Ocorian

Charlotte Henshall Senior Associate
Payne Hicks Beach

Richard Wakeham Head of Commercial & Solutions I UK & Offshore
Zedra (Jersey)

Robert Avis Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys (Switzerland)

Alice Tomlin Senior Associate
Withers

Charlotte Symes Director
Family Law in Partnership

Maria Koureas-Jones Partner
Francis Wilks & Jones

Sue Medder Business Consultant
ThoughtLeaders4

Antonia Argyrou Partner
N. Pirilides & Associates (Cyprus)

Bryan Jones Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Emilly Chalk Associate
Fladgate

Tom Serafin Associate
HFW

Gemma Willingham Partner
Baker McKenzie

Natasha Holme Associate
Mishcon de Reya

Jemma Goddard Senior Associate
Stewarts

James Woods-Davison Senior Associate
Boodle Hatfield

Claire Andrews Partner
Osbornes Law

Philipp Konzett Senior Associate
Gasser Partner (Liechtenstein)

Kate Gee Counsel
Signature Litigation

Kieran Leahy Associate
Mills & Reeve

Laura Phillips Legal Director
Kingsley Napley

Elizabeth Fox Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig

George Porter Senior Associate
Taylor Wessing

Peter Gillis Managing Associate
Stephenson Harwood

All Speakers

Content Focused
Networking Forward

With an overriding emphasis is on the quality of networking and its content, we take networking seriously. From thought provoking keynotes that spark conversation to wandering around Dublin with a new contact from across the globe, we provide a whole host of unique networking opportunities and activities all included in the conference price.

Mix and Match Essential Legal Content
& Personal Skills Sessions

With a mix of essential legal updates and career
advancing personal skills workshops build your
own programme and engage with content
that best suits your practice.

Form More Meaningful Connection
in Smaller Breakout Groups

Smaller group sessions allow for better networking and
focussed learning. These have become a hallmark of
ThoughtLeaders4 events, often copied,
but seldom replicated.

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Event Partners

Networking Partner

Failte Ireland

Meet In Ireland

Media Partner

IFC Media

Contact Us

Speakers

For Speakers enquiries please contact Paul on +44 (0) 20 3398 8510 or email paul@thoughtleaders4.com

Partnership

For Partnership enquiries please contact Dan on +44 (0) 20 3398 8554 or email dan@thoughtleaders4.com

General & Booking

For General & Booking enquiries please contact Operations on +44 (0) 20 3398 8560 or email info@thoughtleaders4.com

Venue & Logistics

For Venue & Logistics enquiries please contact Sarah on +44 (0) 20 3398 8560 or email sarah@thoughtleaders4.com

Articles & Content

For Articles & Content enquiries please contact Maddi on +44 (0) 20 3398 8545 or email maddi@thoughtleaders4.com

Marketing

For Marketing enquiries please contact Yelda on +44 (0) 20 3398 8551 or email yelda@thoughtleaders4.com

Contentious Trusts Next Gen Summit

18th to 20th September 2024 – Conrad Hotel, Dublin, Ireland