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

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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
Amanda Hardy KC Barrister
5 Stone Buildings
Marcus Dearle
Marcus Dearle Senior Partner
Miles Preston
Claire-Marie Cornford
Claire-Marie Cornford Partner
Irwin Mitchell
Jennifer Dickson
Jennifer Dickson Partner
Withers
Tom Deely
Tom Deely Senior Associate
Russell Cooke
Bradley Williams
Bradley Williams Director
Family Law in Partnership
Clementine Dowley
Clementine Dowley Legal Director
Payne Hicks Beach
Joanna Grandfield
Joanna Grandfield Partner
Mills & Reeve
Siena Gold
Siena Gold Partner
Harbottle & Lewis
Mark Harper
Mark Harper Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Nicola Bushby
Nicola Bushby Partner
Boodle Hatfield
Richard Kershaw
Richard Kershaw Partner
Hunters Law
James Rivett KC
James Rivett KC Barrister
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Cerisse Fisher
Cerisse Fisher Group Partner
Collas Crill
Duncan Brooks KC
Duncan Brooks KC Barrister
QEB
Oliver Auld
Oliver Auld Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Sofia Thomas
Sofia Thomas Director
Juno Tax
Giles Richardson KC
Giles Richardson KC Barrister
Serle Court
Christopher Pocock KC
Christopher Pocock KC Barrister
1KBW
Joanna Poole
Joanna Poole Partner
Farrer & Co
Lindsey Ogilvie
Lindsey Ogilvie Partner
Turcan Connell
Nicholas Yates KC
Nicholas Yates KC Joint Head of Chambers
1 Hare Court
Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan Partner
Seddons
Waqar Shah
Waqar Shah Partner
Kingsley Napley
Simon Prescott
Simon Prescott Head of Wealth Planning
Nedbank Private Wealth

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 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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