The Practitioner’s Forum on Trusts in Divorce

The only event to bring together Trust and Family Lawyers to address the intricate issues arising from trusts in divorce. 

In-person | 15th February 2024 | The Dilly, London 

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Discover the dual perspectives that shape the realm of trusts in divorce.

Learn from 9 sessions featuring 25+ experienced divorce lawyers who navigate the complexities of trust inclusion in proceedings, alongside trust experts who strategise ways to defend and preserve trusts amidst marital upheavals.

Explore the intracacies of trusts in divorce by diving into:

 

Understanding How and When

Trusts are Brought into Divorce

- The trust as an asset 

- Stress testing against divorce 

Judgments: Enforcing Divorce

Orders Against a Trust 

- What can the trustee do to facilitate settlement 

- Jurisdictional differences 

- What has the Barclay case shown us 

Trust Disclosure During Divorce Litigation 

- Dealing with non-disclosure and the forms it can take 

- Different orders that can be issues during proceedings 

- 3rd Party Disclosure Orders 

Examining Firewall Provisions in

Relation to Foreign Divorce Orders 

- Joinder of trustees to proceedings 

- Pros and cons to submitting to foreign court orders 

- How enforcement can vary depending on the jurisdiction 

 

Tax Implications, Consequences and Pitfalls 

- What to consider and what to avoid 

- Tax traps and consequences upon settlement 

- Tax upon separation of assets 

 

Exploring How Prenuptial and Postnuptial

Agreements Can Mitigate Divorce to Structures 

- Submitting to jurisdictions 

- Fixing choice of law 

- Arbitration 

 

Your Expert Co-Chairs:

Latest Confirmed Speakers Include:

Marcus Dearle
Marcus Dearle Senior Partner
Miles Preston
Joanna Poole
Joanna Poole Partner
Farrer & Co
Claire-Marie Cornford
Claire-Marie Cornford Partner
Irwin Mitchell
James Sheedy
James Sheedy Partner
Collas Crill
Nick Williams
Nick Williams Partner
Ogier
Simon Blain
Simon Blain Partner
Forsters
Christopher Wagstaffe KC
Christopher Wagstaffe KC Barrister
29 Bedford Row
Harry Oliver KC
Harry Oliver KC Barrister
1KBW
James Freeman
James Freeman Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Emma Holland
Emma Holland Partner
Stewarts
Andrew Mold KC
Andrew Mold KC Barrister
Wilberforce Chambers
Jennifer Dickson
Jennifer Dickson Partner
Withers
Christopher Pocock KC
Christopher Pocock KC Barrister
1KBW
Rachel Davison
Rachel Davison Partner
Taylor Wessing
Elizabeth Hicks
Elizabeth Hicks Director
Family Law in Partnership
Nicholas Holland
Nicholas Holland Partner
McDermott, Will & Emery
Prof Jonathan Harris KC (Hon.)
Prof Jonathan Harris KC (Hon.) Barrister
Serle Court
Mark Harper
Mark Harper Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Alexander Thorpe KC
Alexander Thorpe Barrister
QEB
Oliver Auld
Oliver Auld Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Nicola Bushby
Nicola Bushby Partner
Boodle Hatfield
Priya Palanivel
Priya Palanivel Partner
Sheridans
Siena Gold
Siena Gold Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
Richard Kershaw
Richard Kershaw Partner
Hunters Law
Sofia Thomas
Sofia Thomas Director
Thomas Consulting
Tom Deely
Tom Deely Senior Associate
Howard Kennedy LLP
Kate Clark
Kate Clark Partner
Mishcon de Reya
Jenny McKeown
Jenny McKeown Practice Group Leader
Stephenson Harwood
Stacey Nevin
Stacey Nevin Partner
Kingsley Napley
Michael Adkins
Michael Adkins Partner
Collas Crill (Guernsey)
Rose Fetherstonhaugh
Rose Fetherstonhaugh Barrister
5 Stone Buildings

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