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Professor Matthew Conaglen

Profile

Degrees

LLB(Hons) Auck LLM Mich PhD Cantab

Courses Taught

  • Equity


Areas of Interest

  • Equity
  • Trusts
  • Property
  • Obligations (with a particular interest in Fiduciary Obligations)


Brief Biographical Detail

Professor Conaglen is Professor of Equity and Trusts at the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney. He teaches and researches in the fields of equity, trusts and obligations. He is the author of Fiduciary Loyalty: Protecting the Due Performance of Non-Fiduciary Duties (Hart, 2010), and a co-author of Snell’s Equity (32nd ed, Sweet & Maxwell, 2010), as well as numerous book chapters and articles in leading journals both internationally and domestically. His writing has been cited by the High Court of Australia, the Singaporean Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of New Zealand and the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, as well as numerous lower courts in those jurisdictions. He came to Sydney from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Reader in Equity and Trusts.

Prior to becoming an academic, Professor Conaglen was a Senior Solicitor at a major New Zealand law firm where he was involved in a wide range of commercial litigation. In recognition of his expertise in the fields of teaching and research in the Chancery sphere, he was made an Academic Member of the Chancery Bar Association in England. Professor Conaglen is a graduate of the University of Auckland, the University of Michigan and the University of Cambridge.

Publications

Books | Book Chapters | Journal Articles | Case Notes, Comments and Book Reviews | Reference Works | Conference and Seminar Presentations


Books

  • Conaglen, M, Fiduciary Loyalty: Protecting the Due Performance of Non-Fiduciary Duties, Hart Publishing: UK (2010)


Book Chapters

  • Nolan, R & Conaglen, M, ‘Good Faith: What does it mean for Fiduciaries, and What does it tell us about them?’ in E Bant & M Harding (eds), Exploring Private Law, Cambridge University Press: UK (2010) 319-342
  • Conaglen, M & Goymour, A, ‘Knowing Receipt and Registered Land’ in C. Mitchell (ed.), Constructive and Resulting Trusts, Hart Publishing: USA (2010) 159-182
  • Conaglen, M, updated chapter ‘Fiduciaries’ in J McGhee (gen. ed.), Snell’s Equity (32nd edition), Sweet & Maxwell: UK (2010) 171-242
  • Conaglen, M & Bridge, S, substantially revised and updated chapters 36-39 and 41-45, in J McGhee (gen. ed.), Snell’s Equity (32nd edition), Sweet & Maxwell: UK (2010) 997-1098 and 1123-1182
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Sham Trusts’ in D Brownbill, A Cloherty & M Staff (eds), International Trust Laws, Jordans: UK (2008), B15.1-B15.35
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciaries’ in J McGhee (gen. ed.), Snell’s Equity (31st Edition), Sweet & Maxwell: UK (2005) 145-195
  • Conaglen, M & Gault, I, ‘Statutory and Implied Provisions – Carriage’ in T Gault (ed), Issues in Commercial Law, Brookers Online: New Zealand (2000)
  • Conaglen, M, Tokeley, K & Gault, I, ‘Statutory and Implied Provisions – Consumer Contracts’ in T Gault (ed), Issues in Commercial Law, Brookers Online: New Zealand (2000)


Journal Articles

  • Conaglen, M, ‘Difficulties with Tracing Backwards’ (2011) 127 Law Quarterly Review 432-455
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Explaining Target Holdings v Redferns’ (2010) 4 Journal of Equity 288-294
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Remedial Ramifications of Conflicts between a Fiduciary’s Duties’ (2010) 126 Law Quarterly Review 72-101
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Regulation of Conflicts between Duties’ (2009) 125 Law Quarterly Review 111-141
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Sham Trusts’ (2009) 16 Journal of International Trust & Corporate Planning 133-168
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Public–Private Intersection: Comparing Fiduciary Conflict Doctrine and Bias’ (2008) 1 Public Law 58-83
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Sham Trusts’ (2008) 67 Cambridge Law Journal 176-207
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Thinking about Proprietary Remedies for Breach of Confidence’ (2008) 1 Intellectual Property Quarterly 82-109
  • Conaglen, M, ‘A Re-Appraisal of the Fiduciary Self-Dealing and Fair-Dealing Rules’ (2006) 65 Cambridge Law Journal 366-396
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Mortgagee Powers Rhetoric’ (2006) 69 Modern Law Review 583-600
  • Conaglen, M, ‘The Nature and Function of Fiduciary Loyalty’ (2005) 121 Law Quarterly Review 452-480
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Equitable Compensation for Breach of Fiduciary Dealing Rules’ (2003) 119 Law Quarterly Review 246-271
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Duress, Undue Influence and Unconscionable Bargains: The Theoretical Mesh’ (1999) 18 New Zealand Universities Law Review 509-545
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Justifying Politically Correct Language: A Fresh Start’ (1998) 9 Public Law Review 183-195
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Voidable Preferences under the Companies Act 1993: A Change in Focus’ (1996) 2 New Zealand Law Review 197-214
  • Conaglen, M, ‘“Retaining” Title to Mixtures and Manufactured Goods: A Principled Re-Appraisal’ (1996) 11 Denning Law Journal 23-61
  • Conaglen, M & Hollyman, R, ‘Fiduciary relationships in commercial settings’ (1996) New Zealand Law Journal 13-17 & 54-58
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Judicial Supremacy: an alternative constitutional theory’ (1994) 7 Auckland University Law Review 665-690


Case Notes, Comments and Book Reviews

  • Conaglen, M, ‘Reviewing the Review of Fiduciary Discretions’ (2011) 70 Cambridge Law Journal 301-304
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Duties in Canada’ (2010) 69 Cambridge Law Journal 450-452
  • Conaglen, M & Turner, P, ‘Subrogation, Accounting and Unjust Enrichment’ (2010) 69 Cambridge Law Journal 30-33
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Shams, Trusts and Mutual Intention’ (2008) New Zealand Law Journal 227-228
  • Conaglen, M, ‘English Charity Reform’ (2008) New Zealand Law Journal 115-116
  • Conaglen, M & Nolan, R, ‘Recipient Liability in Equity’ (2007) 66 Cambridge Law Journal 515-517
  • Conaglen, M, ‘“A Quiet Review” of Trustee Law’ (2007) New Zealand Law Journal 307-308
  • Conaglen, M & Nolan, R, ‘Strict Liability for Receipt of Misapplied Trust Property – Confusion Abounds’ (2007) 66 Cambridge Law Journal 19-22
  • Nolan, R & Conaglen, M, ‘Hastings-Bass and Third Parties’ (2006) 65 Cambridge Law Journal 499-502
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Strict Fiduciary Loyalty and Accounts of Profits’ (2006) 65 Cambridge Law Journal 278-281
  • Nolan, R & Conaglen, M, ‘Precedent from the Privy Council’ (2006) 122 Law Quarterly Review 349-353
  • Conaglen, M & Goymour, A, ‘Dishonesty in the Context of Assistance – Again’ (2006) 65 Cambridge Law Journal 18-21
  • Nolan, R & Conaglen, M, ‘Trustee (In)Discretion’ (2006) 65 Cambridge Law Journal 15-18
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Conflicting duties owed by solicitors acting for multiple clients’ (2005) 64 Cambridge Law Journal 291-293
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Book Review of W. Swadling (ed.), The Quistclose Trust’ (2005) 64 Cambridge Law Journal 249-251
  • Armour, J & Conaglen, M, ‘Directorial Disclosure’ (2005) 64 Cambridge Law Journal 48-51
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Contests between rival trust beneficiaries’ (2005) 64 Cambridge Law Journal 45-48
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Crown trusts, charity and tax: Latimer v CIR’ (2004) New Zealand Law Journal 449-453
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Judicial Review of Trustees’ Discretionary Decisions’ (2004) 63 Cambridge Law Journal 283-286
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Disciplinary Investigations and Legal Professional Privilege’ (2003) 62 Cambridge Law Journal 580-583
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Liability and Contribution to Loss’ (2001) 60 Cambridge Law Journal 480-483
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Book Review of J. Dietrich, Restitution: A New Perspective’ (1999) 18 New Zealand Universities Law Review 431-434
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Retention of Title Clauses and New Products’ (1998) 4 New Zealand Business Law Quarterly 114-119
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Television New Zealand v Prebble, Court of Appeal. 14 May 1993, CA 161/92’ (1993) 7 Auckland University Law Review 448-454


Reference Works

  • Entries on ‘Breach of Trust’ and ‘Trusts’ in P Cane & J Conaghan (eds), The New Oxford Companion to Law (2008), 88-89 & 1196-1197
  • Respondent (for England and Wales) to the University of Trento’s Common Core of European Private Law Project regarding ‘The Transfer of Immovable Property in Europe’ (General Editors: U. Mattei & M. Bussani)


Conference and Seminar Presentations

  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Obligations in English Law’ presented at the Edinburgh Centre for Private Law’s Symposium on ‘Fiduciary Obligations’, University of Edinburgh School of Law, 16 December 2010
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Difficulties with Tracing Backwards’ presented under the auspices of 3CL at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, 22 October 2010
  • Conaglen, M, ‘In Defence of the Strictness of Fiduciary Accountability’ presented at the Chancery Bar Association Seminar on ‘The Consequences of Fiduciary Accountability: Vires and Virtue’, Lincoln’s Inn, London, 24 May 2010
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Knowing Receipt and Registered Land’ presented at a Workshop on Constructive and Resulting Trusts, School of Law, King’s College London, 3 April 2009
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Law and Trusts’ presented at the BCL ‘Advanced Property and Trusts’ Seminar, University of Oxford, 23 January 2009
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Regulation of Conflicts between Multiple Duties’ presented to the University of Sydney’s Law School Lunchtime Seminar Program, 28 August 2008
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Fiduciary Power and Fiduciary Doctrine’ presented at the Chancery Bar Association Seminar on ‘Equity and Power’, Lincoln’s Inn, London, 14 July 2008
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Proprietary Remedies for Breach of Confidence’ presented at the University of Cambridge Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law’s Conference on ‘Breach of Confidence and Trade Secrets: Domestic Developments and Comparative Perspectives’, Cambridge, 17 March 2007
  • Conaglen, M, ‘Public-Private Intersection: Comparing Fiduciary Conflict Doctrine and Bias’, delivered as part of the University of East Anglia’s Spring Semester Research Seminar Series, 28 February 2007
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