Carey Olsen sponsors STEP Global Congress 2026

The Congress includes in-depth technical discussion, real-world case studies, jurisdictional insights, and thoughtful debate on emerging risks, responsibilities and opportunities. Topics include:

• A professional's approach to client capacity: can you spot the concerns?
• The clash of transparency and disclosure
• Fiduciary duties and taxation in the digital age
• Wealth, generational tensions & modern planning: how to navigate the unexpected

Bermuda partner Laura Kearns will be speaking on day one of the congress, taking part in the 'litigation prevention: wills, estates, trusts and tax planning' session. Bermuda counsel Nicole Cavanagh will be moderating 'The Family Constitution Lab' session taking place on day one of the event, covering facilitating values, decision-making and difficult conversations in modern families. Cayman senior associate Tom Stuart will be speaking on day two of the congress, taking part in the 'fiduciary duties and taxation in the digital age: what is behind the digital asset?' session.

Global head of trusts and private wealth Keith Robinson, associates Sam Alder and Isabella Zuill-McKenzie, and managing director of Carey Olsen Fiduciaries Bermuda Limited, Heather Beanland, will also be attending the event.

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