The International HNW Divorce & Family Summit

Chairs Opening Remarks
9.30am

Morning Keynote
9.45am

Navigating the Drafting and Litigation of International Prenups
10.15am

• 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 

Networking & Refreshment Break
11am

Understanding Enforcement of Awards and and Orders in Foreign Jurisdictions
11.20am

• 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 

Navigating Modern Families, Adoption and Surrogacy
12.05pm

• 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 

Networking & Lunch Break
12.50pm

Roundtable Discussions
1.50pm

During these interactive sessions, delegates will be able to select 2 out of 4 roundtable discussions, with each one focused on a key jurisdiction.

Discussion 1 - Scotland

Discussion 2 - Dubai

Discussion 3 - Switzerland

Discussion 4 - Channel Islands

Roundtable Discussions (Repeated)
2.45pm

Networking & Refreshment Break
3.40pm

Exploring Matrimonial Regimes and Community Property
4pm

• Comparative analysis of community property systems worldwide. 
• The role of marital agreements in mitigating disputes under different regimes. 
• Division of international assets under varying matrimonial regimes. 
• Valuation challenges and treatment of business interests in community property. 
• Handling cases involving dual or conflicting matrimonial regimes. 

Analysing EU Regulations and Relations Post-Brexit
4.45pm

• How have things moved on in the years since the referendum 
• Spousal Maintenance in EU jurisdictions 
• Court proceedings and the rush to get judgments 
• The application of international law in foreign courts 

Chairs Closing Remarks
5.30pm

Chairs Opening Remarks
9.40am

Understanding International NCDR Options
9.45am

• How NCDR can work in cross-border disputes 
• Will NCDR over litigation impact international cases 
• How costs are impacted 
• Ensuring best practice 

Managing Matters of International Child Abduction and Relocation in Proceedings
10.30am

• 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 
• Trends in judicial approaches to habitual residence and wrongful retention 
• Remedies and strategies for preventing abduction 

Networking & Refreshment Break
11.15am

Exploring Foreign Trusts, Trustees and Assets
11.35am

• 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 

Examining HNW Mobility and Immigration
12.20pm

• 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 
• Managing citizenship issues for international families during divorce 
• The influence of wealth migration trends on family law 
• Advising clients moving to the UK – schools, visas, tax matters etc 

Chairs Closing Remarks and End of Conference
1.05pm