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Untying the Knot: Validity and Enforcement of Financial Agreements

Financial agreements play a pivotal role in determining the division of assets and financial responsibilities between parties, offering a degree of certainty and security. However, their validity and enforceability may be subject to attack if certain legal requirements are not met
PRESENTED BY Ian Kennedy AM Senior Partner - Kennedy Partners , Melbourne

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About the Podcast

Financial agreements play a pivotal role in determining the division of assets and financial responsibilities between parties, offering a degree of certainty and security. However, their validity and enforceability may be subject to attack if certain legal requirements are not met. This session explores various strategies for challenging the validity of financial agreements, as well as essential drafting techniques to enhance their enforceability and safeguard the interests of parties involved. It covers:

  • Key considerations and best practices to maximise  the validity, enforceability and longevity of agreements
  • Identifying potential vulnerabilities: common grounds for attacking the validity of financial agreements, including:
    • technical flaws
    • Duress and unconscionable conduct
    • Adequacy of disclosure
    • Contractual and equitable flaws
  • Lessons from recent cases
  • Tips and common traps

Presented By

Ian Kennedy AM
Senior Partner, Kennedy Partners Melbourne, Vic

Ian is Senior Partner of Kennedy Partners. He has an extensive and highly-regarded national and international family law practice, primarily in major financial cases and difficult multi-jurisdictional matters.

Ian served as President of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2008 to 2010, Chair of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia from 2005 to 2008 and Editor of Australian Family Lawyer from 1988 to 2016. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2004 for his services to law, legal education and national and international legal bodies and has been awarded the Law Council of Australia President’s Medal, the IAFL President’s Medal and life membership of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

CPD Information

0.5 CPD units

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