Ronaldo’s engagement raises questions for advisers – Emily Brand comments in eprivateclient
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s engagement to long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez may be a celebrated occasion, but for family lawyers and financial advisers, it raises a number of significant considerations. With a combined estimated net worth exceeding $1 billion, the couple’s forthcoming marriage presents a high-stakes example of the complexities surrounding international prenuptial agreements.
In a recent article published by eprivateclient, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand weighed in on the unique jurisdictional challenges the couple may face, particularly given their current residence in Saudi Arabia and Ronaldo’s highly mobile career. “As Ronaldo’s profession makes him highly internationally mobile, he is likely to transfer to another club elsewhere in the world when his current contract ends in 2027,” Emily noted. “The couple’s advisers therefore need to ensure that any agreement is recognised in other potential jurisdictions.”
Emily went on to highlight the potential vulnerability of Ms Rodríguez under Saudi law and emphasised the importance of immediate financial planning: “While residing in Saudi Arabia, she should insist on immediate transfers of cash or property into her sole name, ideally in her home jurisdiction of Spain. This ensures that if they do divorce in the future, she is financially protected and able to live a life reflective of the standard of living she is currently enjoying.”
The article outlines a range of wealth protection strategies that are increasingly relevant to international couples, from the structuring of trusts to protect children’s inheritances, to safeguarding public reputations through confidentiality and non-disclosure clauses.
The Ronaldo-Rodríguez engagement highlights the modern intersection of family law, wealth planning and international jurisdiction.
The full article published by eprivateclient in August 2025 can be found here and sits behind a paywall.
