Developments in Constructive Trust Case Law: Reasonable Expectations and Common Intentions
- Overview of recent developments in reasonable expectations (Lankow v Rose) constructive trusts
- Summary of the cases based on “common intention”
- Consideration of the distinctions between the two types of constructive trusts
Presented by Emma Armstrong, Partner, LeeSalmonLong
Description
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Learning Objectives:
- Analyse recent developments in constructive trust law, including Lankow v Rose
- Distinguish between constructive trusts based on reasonable expectations and those on common intention
Chair
Rob Latton, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Barristers
Presenters
Rob Latton, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Barristers
Rob Latton is a barrister practicing from 48 Shortland Barristers, Auckland. He is a practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Commenced practice as a barrister sole in 2016, Rob specializes in civil and commercial advice and litigation, and has been involved in extensive estates and trusts work in recent years. In particular, he has acted for many executors and trustees in claims alleging breaches of duty, as well as challenges to wills and general estate disputes, including Burgess & Another v Monk & Others (No. 6).
Emma Armstrong, Partner, LeeSalmonLong
Emma is a partner at specialist litigation firm LeeSalmonLong. She acts for and advises clients in a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, and regularly represents clients in court, mediations, and other dispute resolution settings. Emma has particular expertise and interest in trust disputes, estate claims, and complex relationship property division. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
