Chelsea Turner

The Autumn Budget 2024 may not have changed headline inheritance tax rates, but it has made gifting riskier for families looking to reduce IHT exposure. In JM Finn Prospects Magazine, Partner, William Rollin and Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane explore how nuptial agreements can play a crucial role in safeguarding family wealth from divorce risk – especially in the context of succession planning and lifetime gifts.

Partner, Emily Brand and Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst reflect on the no-fault divorce system, which, whilst simplifying the legal process, does not necessarily stamp out conflict or the emotional anguish that arises when a marriage is dissolved. Eliminating the ‘blame game’ can often lead to parties channelling their frustrations in other aspects of the proceedings.

Evolving family roles and shifting gender dynamics are reshaping everything from financial planning to parenting and separation. In The Dura Society, Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explores how the legal system must keep pace with the realities of modern relationships.

In eprivateclient, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand examines how the landmark case of Standish v Standish is set to test the boundaries between tax planning and family law.