Save the Date: The Great Property and Trust Reforms of 1925

New Square Chambers warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Law of Property Act 1925.

We are hosting a comprehensive one-day conference, divided into two sessions, where members of our Property and Trusts teams will explore a variety of engaging topics. You may book for the morning or afternoon session or the whole day

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, 3rd April 2025. Attendance is complimentary however booking is essential.

Programme

09:00 Registration

09:30 – 13:30 Property Session

Our morning session will be delivered by members of our Property team

• Life and property law in 1925 (including digest of Settled Land Act) (NLP)
• Panel 1 – the LRA (not dead yet):
  • Overriding interests in 2025
  • developments in adverse possession
  • land and the dissolution of companies
• Panel 2 – the LPA:
  • the rise of co-ownership disputes
  • developments in mortgages and charges
  • Section 53 (and the old s.40 and the new 1989 Act) and informal land agreements
• Futurology: the next century in property law – environment and electronics

13:30 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 17:00 Trusts Session

Our afternoon session will be delivered by members of our Trusts team

• History now: trusts in 19th century England and the AJA1925 (NLP again)
• Panel 1 – the TA:
  • s.30 (now 31): the trustee’s indemnity, Halabi, and the insolvent trust
  • s.22 rehabilitating the protective trust for the 21^st century [or maybe update on protectors and X Trust]
  • Powers of advancement: who’s benefiting after Grand View ?
• Panel 2 – the AEA and more:
  • AEA s.41: appropriation of trust and estate assets
  • AEA s.46: Intestacy then and now, here and there [ie comparative across jurisdictions]
  • LPA s. 53 again: LA Micro, Gany Holdings and dispositions of equitable interests
• Futurology: the next century in trust law – asset classes, CSR etc.

17:00 – 20:00 Networking and Drinks Reception

Full agenda with speakers to follow in the New Year.

If you have any queries regarding this event, please contact us at events@newsquarechambers.co.uk