The 3rd Annual HNW Divorce Next Gen Summit
The key event for Next Gen family practitioners on the path to leadership.
In-Person | 13th March 2025 | Thistle Marble Arch
This event offers key insights into the evolving world of HNW Divorce, tailored for next-generation practitioners.
Attendees will hear expert insights from senior and upcoming voices from across the family law landscape such as barristers, solicitors and financial advisors, gaining valuable perspectives to enhance their legal practices.
This event provides new perspectives into legal matters both novel and perennial.
Benefit from Expert Insights into:
Asset Matrimonialisation:
- Legal implications and precedents set by the Standish Case
- The impact of this case on financial remedies in divorce cases
- How the judgment has influenced division of assets, particularly in HNW cases
Conduct:
- How conduct is factored into divorce settlements, particularly in relation to financial misconduct
- Assessing the relevance of personal behavior vs. financial behavior in high net worth divorces
- Strategies for presenting or defending against allegations of misconduct
Non-Court Dispute Resolution:
- How NCDR has impacted the litigation process and timelines for divorce cases
- Shifts in legal strategy post-reform: opportunities and challenges
- Practical advice for navigating divorce settlements under the NCDR framework
- Implications of the no-fault divorce law for high net worth divorces
Costs:
- Best practices for managing legal costs in complex, high net worth divorce cases
- Key strategies for recovering costs: when and how to apply for cost orders
- The pros and cons of fixed fees vs. hourly rates in matrimonial finance work
- How costs orders differ in arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings
Co-Habitation:
- Legal distinctions between cohabitation and marriage in terms of property rights
- Financial claims available for cohabitees vs. married couples in divorce proceedings
- Determining the date of when a co-habitation began
- The role of cohabitation agreements in protecting assets before and during relationships
Third Parties and Interveners:
- Circumstances in which third parties may intervene in divorce proceedings
- Addressing claims on family assets by third parties (e.g., business partners, family trusts)
- The impact of third-party claims on the financial remedy process
- Strategies for managing multi-party claims to assets during divorce litigation
Meet the Next Gen Advisory Board:
Benefit from an agenda covering today’s most pressing topics, curated by a unique cross-section of expertise from both family solicitors and barristers, as well as private client practitioners with a focus in family law.
Your Expert Speakers:
Speakers will include leading industry voices alongside up-and-coming practitioners, allowing for balanced perspectives and practical takeaways.
Thomas Harvey
Barrister
1 Hare Court
1 Hare Court
Grace Lawrence
Senior Associate
Family Law in Partnership
Family Law in Partnership
Amy Radnor
Partner
Farrer & Co
Farrer & Co
Thomas Pavey
Partner
Vaitilingam Kay
Vaitilingam Kay
Eri Horrocks
Senior Associate
Hunters Law
Hunters Law
Darren Hark
Senior Associate
Sinclair Gibson
Sinclair Gibson
Alexandra Lukanova
Associate
Russell Cooke
Russell Cooke
Sandra Mossios
Partner
EY
EY
Sarfraz Ali
Senior Associate
Withers
Withers
Sarah Dodds
Senior Associate
Kingsley Napley
Kingsley Napley
Polly Broad
Associate
Harbottle & Lewis
Harbottle & Lewis
Katie Parkes
Legal Director
Payne Hicks Beach
Payne Hicks Beach
Joshua Moger
Partner
Fladgate
Fladgate
Lauren Deane
Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Joe Rainer
Barrister
QEB
QEB
Laura Tanguay
Legal Director
Birketts
Birketts
Gina Navato
Director
EY
EY
Samara Brackley
Barrister
Pump Court Chambers
Pump Court Chambers
Frances Stratton
Barrister
1KBW
1KBW
Joshua Green
Senior Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys
Andrzej Bojarski KC
Barrister
36 Family
36 Family
Olalla Garcia-Arreciado
Senior Associate (Spanish Qualified)
Howard Kennedy
Howard Kennedy
Maryam Meddin
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The Soke
The Soke
George Broke
Chief Operating Officer
The Soke
The Soke
Emily Brand
Partner and Head of Family
Boodle Hatfield
Boodle Hatfield
Olivia West
Senior Director
7IM
7IM
Sophie Clayton
Barrister
QEB
QEB
Shu Mei Hoon
Director, Dispute Resolution
Drew & Napier (Singapore)
Drew & Napier (Singapore)
Neil Russell
Partner
Seddons
Seddons
Laura Flanagan
Senior Associate
Burgess Mee
Burgess Mee
Roundtable Discussions
Select Your Mix of Sessions from Four Roundtable Discussions
Benefit from a choice of three Roundtable Discussions and the flexibility to build your own agenda by selecting the topics of more interest to you. These smaller group sessions are specifically designed to facilitate enhanced discussion, more focused knowledge sharing and the opportunity to develop your network and relationships with peers.
Topic 1 - Co-Habitation
- Legal distinctions between cohabitation and marriage in terms of property rights
- Financial claims available for cohabitees vs. married couples in divorce proceedings
- The role of cohabitation agreements in protecting assets before and during relationships
Topic 2 - Valuation
- Key considerations for valuing businesses and shareholdings in divorce settlements
- How to handle complex corporate structures and private equity holdings in valuation
- The role of forensic accountants and valuation experts in HNW cases
- Practical tips for presenting and challenging business valuations in court
Topic 3 - Conveying Complex Messages
- Unpacking business values and finding liquidity in proceedings involving private equity and hedge funds
- How 7iM works with families and supports lawyers in the context of family conflict and complex financial situations
- Post-nuptial agreements – divorce pre-planning?
Topic 4 - Lawyers, not Therapists
- Maintaining the boundaries between your expertise and someone else's
- Mental health fallout from proceedings
- Supporting your clients during difficult times
- Establishing barriers
Maximise Your Investment
Now in its third year, it ensures a high return on investment through knowledge expansion and peer connection.
In just one day, you can be confident that your investment of time out of the office will yield significant benefits, making this event truly worthwhile addition to your annual calendar.
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