Family Law for the High-Net-Worth Client

As the mobility and international relocation of non-domiciled individuals and British expatriates increases, the legal landscape governing ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) families is evolving rapidly. For professional advisers and wealth-holding families, understanding the nuances of English family law – and how it compares to major wealth centres such as Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Italy – is essential for effective planning and risk management.

This book considers the key areas of family law relevant to UHNW families and their advisers as well as identifying important developments and future trends. The family team and colleagues at Charles Russell Speechlys provide expert legal and practical guidance on how families can navigate the complex intersection of family, wealth and international law, including: 

• nuptial agreements – international considerations and legal challenges;
• divorce proceedings – the importance and relevance of jurisdiction;
• financial settlements – including the approach to trusts, family businesses and offices, and cases with intervenors;
• private children law – key areas including disputes and relocation, and how this applies to the international family;
• key family law issues including education matters, transparency inthe family court, privacy and reputation, and personal injunctions;
• the rise of non-court dispute resolution with a focus on arbitration and mediation; and
• comparative family law with key wealth centres across the globe.

This comprehensive edition makes essential reading for all advisers to UHNW and HNW families, providing detailed coverage of evolving legal principles and the impact of cross-jurisdictional issues on wealth planning.