Katherine McGirr

Next week in Versailles, Partners, Clare Stirzaker, Emily Brand and Nicola Bushby will be speaking at the TL4 HNW Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum on 10–12 June. For its 3rd annual conference, Clare will join a panel discussion titled ‘The Global Race for Philanthropic Capital’ alongside Ed Powles and Joe Crome. Emily and Nicola will be joined by fellow speaker and host Rupert Ticehurst to discuss the panel ‘Stepmoms – Why do they have a bad reputation, and is conflict with children from a first marriage inevitable?’

With carried interest soon to fall fully under the trading income regime, private equity leaders face a very different strategic planning environment. In FT Adviser, Partners, Emily Brand, Rahul Thakrar and Dom Rothbarth outline how the revised rules interact with continuation vehicles, matrimonial planning, tax structuring and forward looking carry planning.

In IFA Magazine, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand reflects on the shifting role of women within the HNW landscape. She outlines how women are increasingly shaping decisions around wealth transfer and protection, and considers the opportunities this creates for advisers responding to the evolving priorities of female clients.

Is divorce always a battle requiring two separate lawyers? Family Partner, William Rollin explores why that common assumption isn’t always true and how Resolution Together offers couples a calmer, more constructive route when separating. This joint‑advice model allows one specially trained solicitor to support both parties with clear, consistent legal guidance, helping them reach fair and informed decisions without unnecessary conflict.