This webinar covered proprietary estoppel principles and their application in various legal contexts, including matrimonial finance cases and trust claims. The session explored challenges in pursuing multiple claims and procedural considerations, with emphasis on the flexibility of proprietary estoppel claims and the importance of pleading alternative options. Mark and Elena addressed the complexities of trust claims in matrimonial contexts, including the role of detrimental reliance and the assessment of countervailing benefits, while highlighting the potential benefits of alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation.
The slides from the session can be downloaded here (please email Chelsey Stuart if you would like to re-use the slides for your own purposes).
Mark Dubbery is the Head of the Inheritance, Wills & Probate team.
He is an expert in civil and family law, he is an accredited mediator and a member of the specialist inheritance mediators’ group. He is also an enthusiastic speaker and writer on all his areas of specialisation.
Elena Johnson is a family law specialist. Her practice spans all areas of private family law, including matrimonial finance, proceedings involving cohabiting couples, private children law, and Family Law Act applications.
