Emily Brand

In eprivateclient, Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst delves into the complexities of modern divorce law, societal changes, and the call for reform to achieve clarity and fairness.

In the New Law Journal, Family Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst weighs up the benefits & risks of the Transparency Pilot scheme that has been in place in all financial remedy proceedings across the country,  allowing qualifying legal reporters and press greater access to the Family Courts.

In Family Business United, Partner, William Rollin and Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane reflect on the IHT implications of last Autumn’s Budget and explore the planning opportunity to mitigate IHT and divorce risk in the context of a family business.

Following the October 2024 Budget, wealthy families may accelerate the gifting of assets to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities. However, this is not without complication. One particular risk is divorce. Could gifted assets be attacked upon divorce? Careful planning can reduce the risk, as Boodle Hatfield and Cazenove Capital explore in a joint article.