Property and trust disputes

The protection of property interests, trust assets and private wealth is more complex than ever and gives rise to an increasing number of disputes.

Our expertise

• Representing trustees of a large family trust in litigation involving alleged breaches of trustees’ duties.
• Acting for the trustees and executors of an estate in litigation brought by a beneficiary under the Family Protection Act and Testamentary Promises Act.
• Negotiating a successful settlement for a beneficiary under a will in a claim against the estate.
• Making a successful application to the High Court to declare a handwritten letter a valid will under the Wills Act.
• Representing a Body Corporate in a successful application under the Unit Titles Act concerning the levying of unit owners for repairs to the apartments.
• Negotiating a settlement between a vendor and purchaser in relation to a cancelled sale and purchase agreement.
• Representing a large commercial landlord in Court proceedings concerning the sale of a ground lease.

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