The 3rd Annual HNW Divorce Next Gen Summit

Registration
9.00am

Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks
9.30am

Analysing Asset Matrimonialisation and its Implications on Family Law
9.40am

• 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 

Navigating Conduct and its Impact in Proceedings and Settlements
10.20am

• 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 

Networking & Refreshment Break
11.00am

Managing Non-Court Dispute Resolution
11.20am

• 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 

Understanding the Roll of Costs in Proceedings
12.00pm

• 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 

Networking & Lunch
12.40pm

Roundtable Discussions
1.40pm

During this interactive element of the agenda, delegates will be able to choose 1 roundtable discussion to attend for 1 hour until 2.50pm. Delegates will then be able to attend a second session for 1 hour until 3.50pm.

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 

Company Valuation in Divorce Proceedings - Hosted by EY

• 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 

Private Equity in Divorce Proceedings

• Unpacking divorce cases involving private equity and hedge funds 
• How is it valued in proceedings? 
• Business values and finding liquidity in proceedings 
• Disclosing interests and funds

Roundtable Discussions (Repeated)
2.50pm

Networking & Refreshment Break
3.50pm

Wealth Protection & Prenups: Tactics to Consider and Pitfalls to Avoid
4.10pm

• The enforceability of pre and postnuptial agreements in high net worth divorces 
• Key considerations for drafting and negotiating robust prenups 
• How courts assess the fairness of prenups: balancing autonomy vs. equity 

Examining Matters of Schedule 1
4.50pm

• An overview of Schedule 1 applications and their relevance for unmarried parents 
• Key considerations for child maintenance, housing, and education provisions 
• How Schedule 1 claims intersect with high net worth divorce cases 
• Recent case law developments affecting Schedule 1 applications 

Co-Chairs' Closing Remarks
5.30pm