The International HNW Divorce & Family Summit

Bringing Together Leading Family and Divorce Practitioners from Around the World

In-Person | 1st-2nd July 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal

Dedicated to international family and divorce law, the Forum brings together leading practitioners from key jurisdictions around the globe offering a unique opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of today’s most pressing issues.

Delivering a comprehensive exploration of the latest trends and challenges in international family and divorce law, you’ll gain valuable insights into today’s most pressing topics, with an emphasis on practical applications and actionable takeaways. 

International Prenups 

  • Key differences in enforceability of prenups across jurisdictions
  • Drafting strategies to ensure prenups hold up under international scrutiny
  • Cultural and legal considerations when negotiating cross-border agreements
  • Asset protection through prenups for HNW clients with multi-jurisdictional assets
  • Case law updates: Lessons from recent international prenup disputes

Child Abduction and Relocation 

  • Key provisions and practical application of the Hague Convention on Child Abduction
  • Litigating relocation disputes involving international jurisdictions
  • Balancing parental rights and the best interests of the child in relocation cases
  • Trends in judicial approaches to habitual residence and wrongful retention
  • Emergency remedies and strategies for preventing abduction

Foreign Trusts, Trustees and Assets 

  • Foreign asset tracing 
  • The interplay between divorce law and offshore trusts
  • Piercing the corporate veil: Accessing hidden trust assets
  • Trustee duties and liabilities in divorce proceedings
  • Jurisdictional challenges in disputes involving international trusts
  • Case studies: Success stories in tracing and recovering trust assets

HNW Mobility 

  • Factors and consequences to consider when clients move jurisdictions 
  • Immigration considerations and how they intersect with family law 
  • Navigating cross-border tax implications in divorce settlements. 
  • Planning for the impact of residency and domicile changes on family law matters. 
  • Relocation considerations for HNW individuals: Legal and practical aspects. 
  • Managing citizenship issues for international families during divorce. 
  • The influence of wealth migration trends on family law. 

Modern Families, Adoption and Surrogacy 

  • Legal recognition of surrogacy arrangements in different jurisdictions
  • Cross-border adoption: Navigating the patchwork of international laws
  • The impact of evolving family structures on divorce proceedings
  • Citizenship and parental rights issues for children born through international surrogacy 
  • Ethical and legal dilemmas in modern family-building practices

Enforcing Awards and and Orders in Foreign Jurisdictions 

  • Navigating the challenges of jurisdictional conflicts and reciprocity
  • International enforcement mechanisms: The Hague Convention and beyond
  • Strategies for locating and recovering assets hidden across borders
  • Practical considerations for dealing with non-compliant parties in foreign jurisdictions
  • Updates on judicial cooperation and mutual recognition treaties

Your Expert Advisory Board:

Sital Fontenelle
Sital Fontenelle Partner and Head of Family
Kingsley Napley
Delphine Eskenazi
Delphine Eskenazi Partner
Libra Avocats (France)

While matrimonial finance remains the primary focus, the program also includes sessions dedicated to children, making the scope of this event broader than many other Divorce conferences. This ensures that you will gain valuable insights into an often-overlooked aspect of HNW Divorce law.

Your Expert Speakers:

The speaker panel will comprise solicitors, barristers, funders, and financial advisors, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives that will add valuable dimensions to the delegates' practices.

Interactive roundtable sessions will provide an engaging platform for delegates to share their insights and learn from each other, fostering a collaborative and enriching experience. Delegates will have the opportunity to create their own agenda by selecting their choice of discussions from four unique sessions including…

Partnership

Contact Us

Speaker

For Speaker enquiries please contact Seth on +44 (0)20 3433 2282 or email seth@thoughtleaders4.com

Partnership

For Partnership enquiries please contact Dan on +44 (0)20 3059 9524 or email dan@thoughtleaders4.com

Booking & General

For Booking & General enquiries please contact Amy on +44 (0)203 059 9796 or email info@thoughtleaders4.com