Trust-Busting in the PRA Context: case law update 2025

Trust claims abound and the stakes can be extremely high for all parties. This seminar will consider the development of claims against trusts under the framework of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA). It will help ensure you are aware of key updates on relationship property claims including using equity and the Companies Act 1993 to make against a trust and provide your clients with effective advice.

This seminar will emphasise recent case law and include:

• The latest approaches to nuptial settlements under s 182 Family Proceedings Act 1980
• Recent updates to dispositions of property under ss 44 & 44C PRA
• The uncertain landscape in “bundle of rights” claims under Clayton v Clayton
• Common law developments under the Trusts Act 2019 and equity as tools for relationship property lawyers.

Learning objectives

By attending this seminar, you will:

• Update your existing knowledge of key relationship property claims against trusts and the most effective advice to give.
• Gain an understanding of recent case law developments and trending claims against trusts.
• Learn of other possible tools from equity and the Companies Act.

Who should attend

Civil litigation, family, and trusts & estates practitioners with a working knowledge of the PRA.

Resources

A PDF book is included in the webinar fee and will be emailed to you along with your ticket, one week before the seminar. PowerPoint slides will be emailed out after 3pm the day before the webinar.

Live web stream registrants - you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here.

Time

• 12.00pm – 2.00pm 

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off

In Short

• $185 – Law Society members & associate members
• $265 – Non-members
• $649 – Live web stream Study Group – more info
• 2+1 Live web stream registrations – more info (must be arranged at time of booking)

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Presenters

Lady Deborah Chambers KC Bankside Chambers, Auckland Lady Deborah practises in the area of complex relationship property, family trusts and fiduciary relationships.

Sharon Chandra Bankside Chambers, Auckland Sharon practises in all areas of family law, with a particular focus on relationship property and trust litigation. She has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading family and relationship property lawyer in New Zealand for four consecutive years. In addition to her appointment as a representative of the Family Law Section of The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa, Sharon regularly provides expert commentary to the media on family law issues.

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE in writing of the change. NZLS CLE Ltd reserves the right to close registrations and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.