Katherine McGirr

In Financial Reporter, Partner, Emily Brand examines the Government’s proposed reforms to cohabitation law and what they could mean for financial advisers and their clients. The article examines the potential impact on financial planning, inheritance and estate planning, and highlights the importance of reviewing arrangements in anticipation of possible legal change.

In eprivateclient, Partner, William Rollin discusses the UK Government’s proposed reforms for cohabiting couples and the wider implications for those advising individuals and families. As the legal landscape for unmarried couples looks set to evolve, William outlines the key proposals and explores how advisers can help clients prepare for potential change.

With prenuptial agreements becoming increasingly popular among a wider range of couples, conversations about financial transparency and future planning are moving further into the mainstream. Property appreciation, later marriages and intergenerational wealth transfers are all contributing to growing demand, with many couples’ seeking clarity over how assets, debts and other financial matters would be treated in the event of a separation.

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?’