
The International HNW Divorce & Children Summit
Bringing Together Leading Family Finance and Children Practitioners from Around the World
In-Person | 1st-2nd July 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal
Join us in Lisbon for the HNW Divorce Community's inaugural international conference.
Dedicated to international family and divorce law and its impact on other legal sectors, 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 legal areas such as family finance, children, private client and enforcement, you’ll gain valuable insights into topics both perennial and recent, with an emphasis on practical applications and actionable takeaways.
Your Expert Advisory Board:
A Glimpse into Our Key Topics
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.

Melanie Bataillard-Samuel
Director
MBS Family Law
MBS Family Law

Simon Blain
Partner
Forsters
Forsters

Kajal Aswani
Partner
Hugill & Ip Solicitors (Hong Kong)
Hugill & Ip Solicitors (Hong Kong)

Laura Briggs KC
Barrister
1 Garden Court
1 Garden Court

Jennifer Headon
Head of International Family
Birketts
Birketts

Forum Shah
Partner
Dawson Cornwell
Dawson Cornwell

Katherine Cook
Barrister
1 Hare Court
1 Hare Court

Marcus Parker
Partner
Stewarts
Stewarts

Izzy Walsh
Partner, Head of London
Hall Brown
Hall Brown

Madeleine Mendy
Partner, Head of Family Law
Bin Sevan Advocates (UAE)
Bin Sevan Advocates (UAE)

Sacha Wooldridge
Partner
Birketts
Birketts

Michael Allum
Partner
iFLG
iFLG

Renato Labi
Partner
Hughes Fowler Carruthers
Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Kate Clark
Partner, Head of Family
Mishcon de Reya
Mishcon de Reya
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…
Scotland
Dubai
The Channel Islands
Switzerland
Conclude the Event with a Farewell Luncheon
Wrap up the conference with a delightful farewell luncheon, where you can reflect on key insights, connect with peers one last time, and enjoy a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. This closing gathering is the perfect opportunity to solidify new connections and leave inspired.

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