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Trusts in Litigation
18-20 March 2026
Lisbon
18-20 March 2026|Lisbon


Trusts in Litigation


ConTrA and Informa bring you a fresh and exciting look at the world of contentious trusts, now in its 9th edition

We bring advisors from across the trusts industry together to connect, debate, learn and network together


J Sheedy

2024 Attendee

Collas Crill

A superb event - the highlight of the contentious trust conference circuit. Excellent attendees from across the contentious private client space, with a friendly and collegiate atmosphere. A great place to connect with existing contacts or make new ones.

What to expect

Why attend 9th annual Trusts in Litigation?

Join us for the 9th edition as ConTrA and Informa Connect team up once again to bring you a fresh and timely programme covering a broad array of issues in trust litigation.

Alongside some of the most senior and knowledgeable figures in the field, we proudly offer a platform for industry rising stars with a speaker line-up focusing on the next generation of partners and new and future KCs.

To complement the fascinating agenda, make the most of your experience by joining like-minded professionals at our plentiful networking opportunities.


Key themes for 2026:

  • The Law Commission’s Wills Project
  • Where did mediation go so wrong?
  • Pre-death dispositions in 1975 Act claims
  • Limitation and laches
  • Cross-border estates
  • Dispute resolution
  • Cross-border enforcement
  • Chattel disputes
  • Fiduciary duties & conflicts of interest
  • Art financing
  • Wellbeing & career development
  • Design your own law firm

Alongside much more!

Previous attendees include

Irwin Mitchell

Mishcon de Reya

Farrer & Co

Boodle Hatfield

Baker & McKenzie

Mourant Ozannes

5 Stone Buildings

Anthony Gold Solicitors

Macfarlanes

Serle Court

Payne Hicks Beach

Collas Crill

Maitland Chambers

Howard Kennedy

Paget-Brown Chambers

Barlow Robbins

XXIV Old Buildings

Charles Russell Speechlys

Wedlake Bell

Dickinson Gleeson

Kinglsey Napley

Ogier

Babbe

Wilberforce Chambers

Harcus Sinclair

Berwin Leighton Paisner

Summit Trust

Whilst we are finalising the social activities for 2026, check out networking opportunities from 2025:

Welcome drinks reception

Join us at the Hotel Villa Pamphili for an informal drinks reception the evening before the main conference begins to kick off your experience in Rome in style!

Day 1 drinks and dinner receptions

After Day 1 of the conference, we invite all delegates to join us for an exquisite drinks reception and dinner overlooking St Peter's Basilica and the Villa Piccolomini. Hosted by Irwin Mitchell and XXIV Old Buildings.

Afternoon walking tour

After two days of riveting discussions, join us for a fascinating walking tour through the streets and sites of ancient Rome. Bid farewell to your new contacts in the City of Seven Hills!

Interested in partnering opportunities?

Get in touch with us today to discuss a sponsorship and exhibition package that can help you demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, generate leads and put your brand in the spotlight.

Contact Marcus by e-mail at Marcus.Beeby@informa.com.