Trustees’ Indemnities and Fiduciary Obligations

Trustees’ Indemnities and Fiduciary Obligations

February 18, 2025 · 55 min

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This episode discusses the High Court of Australia's decision regarding fiduciary obligations of successor trustees.

Trustees’ Indemnities and Fiduciary Obligations, presented by Paul McQuade KC and Lauren Gamble. The High Court of Australia appeal in Naaman v Jaken Properties Pty Ltd raises the question whether a successor trustee owes a ‘fiduciary obligation’ to a former trustee to preserve the former trustee’s right of indemnity. Following last years presentation “Succession of Trustees: am I still indemnified?”, this seminar will involve a detached examination of today’s High Court decision, incl...

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Host: Paul McQuade KC

Guest: Lauren Gamble

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Organizations: High Court of Australia, Naaman v Jaken Properties Pty Ltd

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