Trusts in Divorce: The 2nd Annual Practitioner’s Forum
This conference is unique in bringing together Trust and Family Lawyers for a thorough exploration and analysis of the issues in trusts in divorce.
In-person | 11th February 2025 | The Clermont, Charing Cross
Taking a deep dive into the intricate challenges that trusts present in matrimonial finance cases, attendees can ensure they are well prepared to handle issues that may arise in their practice.
Featuring new hot topics and fresh insights on key perennial issues, gain new understanding as issues are addressed and reframed from new perspectives.
Explore the intracacies of trusts in divorce by diving into:
Attacking and Defending Trusts
- Protecting clients in the event that a party dies
- Estates and divorce
- Challenging the validity of a trust
Wealth and Trust Protection
- What to consider when drafting pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- What constitutes undue pressure
- Family charters
- 1975 Act claims
Disclosure
- What to do when matters of privilege arise
- 3rd party disclosure orders
- Different orders that can be issued during proceedings
- Duty to disclose
Jurisdictional Matters
- How each jurisdiction approaches trusts in divorce
- How disclosure orders are reacted to
- Navigating firewall legislation
Trustees and Third Parties
- Joining trustees to proceedings
- Trustees giving evidence
- Acting for and against trustees
Tax
- Transferring of assets
- Professional advice on the various kinds of tax
- Tax consequences associated with loans
- Taxable funds within a trust
- Onward gifting rules
Meet Your Event Advisory Board:
The programme has been shaped by an advisory board featuring both private client and divorce experts to guarantee a balanced and insightful day of value to both divorce and contentious trusts practitioners in equal measure.
Your Expert Speakers:
With a diverse panel of speakers including solicitors and barristers from both family and private client law, you’ll receive a uniquely broad spectrum of perspectives. Benefit from the collective wisdom and varied insights that these experienced professionals bring to the table.
Amanda Hardy KC
Barrister
5 Stone Buildings
5 Stone Buildings
Marcus Dearle
Senior Partner
Miles Preston
Miles Preston
Claire-Marie Cornford
Partner
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell
Jennifer Dickson
Partner
Withers
Withers
Tom Deely
Senior Associate
Russell Cooke
Russell Cooke
Bradley Williams
Director
Family Law in Partnership
Family Law in Partnership
Clementine Dowley
Legal Director
Payne Hicks Beach
Payne Hicks Beach
Joanna Grandfield
Partner
Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve
Siena Gold
Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
Harbottle & Lewis
Mark Harper
Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Nicola Bushby
Partner
Boodle Hatfield
Boodle Hatfield
Richard Kershaw
Partner
Hunters Law
Hunters Law
James Rivett KC
Barrister
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Cerisse Fisher
Group Partner
Collas Crill
Collas Crill
Duncan Brooks KC
Barrister
QEB
QEB
Oliver Auld
Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys
Sofia Thomas
Director
Juno Tax
Juno Tax
Giles Richardson KC
Barrister
Serle Court
Serle Court
Christopher Pocock KC
Barrister
1KBW
1KBW
Joanna Poole
Partner
Farrer & Co
Farrer & Co
Lindsey Ogilvie
Partner
Turcan Connell
Turcan Connell
Nicholas Yates KC
Joint Head of Chambers
1 Hare Court
1 Hare Court
Kate Ryan
Partner
Seddons
Seddons
Waqar Shah
Partner
Kingsley Napley
Kingsley Napley
Nicole Cavanagh
Senior Associate
MJM
MJM
Simon Prescott
Head of Wealth Planning
Nedbank Private Wealth
Nedbank Private Wealth
Jennifer Headon
Head of International Family
Birketts
Birketts
Catherine Moore
Partner
Ogier
Ogier
Gregor Hogan
Barrister
Serle Court
Serle Court
Delivering Maximum Return on your Investment
This is a premium event without the premium pricing making for a highly valuable but affordable Forum. Plus, with numerous networking opportunities in addition to the detailed content, you’ll have an unrivalled opportunity to forge connections with peers and expand your professional networks. In just one day, you can be confident that your investment of time out of the office will yield significant benefits, making this event truly worthwhile addition to your annual calendar.
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Contact Us
Speaker
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