In-person Conference
Matrimonial Finance Law & Practice: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to the 7 Biggest Legal Matters Facing Experienced Mat Finance Practitioners: Directly from Top-Rated KCs, Senior Juniors and Solicitors
5 hours CPD
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Matrimonial Finance: Shaping new law into solution-focused advice for your clients
Answered by Ros Bever of Irwin Mitchell
Ros has "achieved monumental success," acting in high-profile and complex money cases. She was shortlisted for the Jordan’s Award of Family Law Partner of the Year.
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10:10
Maintenance
What are the trends in spousal maintenance decisions and the impact on client advice caused by judicial inconsistency?
Answered by Justin Warshaw KC of 1 Hare Court
Justin is "a strategic mastermind, extremely articulate, and a force to be reckoned with." "His real strength is his totally fearless approach to hard-litigated cases."
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10:45
Non-matrimonial property
What is the latest judicial thinking on the treatment of non-matrimonial property, including inheritance, pensions and the application of the mingling principles?
Answered by Samantha Hillas KC of St John's Buildings
Samantha is "phenomenal - incredibly bright and incisive, and able to assimilate a vast amount of information." She acted for Mrs Gohil in the landmark Supreme Court case.
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11:20
Morning coffee
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11:35
New cost rules
Under the new FPR 9.27A, how do you pitch open and Without Prejudice offers, postpone offers, and what do you do when the other party is not making an offer?
Answered by Abigail Bennett ,in-house counsel, JMW Solicitors
Abigail is a Deputy District Judge; she frequently sits in the most complicated money cases. "She is totally in command, knows everything and instils real confidence."
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12:10
Sustainable income
Given the current economic climate, how do you challenge the finding of a single joint expert on a sustainable income for a director of a limited company?
Answered by Sally Harrison KC of St John's Buildings
Sally is an "absolute superstar." She is "one of a select few of the best mat finance KCs in the country." "Her submissions in the Supreme Court leave others standing."
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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
Pensions
How far can you push "need" in pensions, particularly in short to medium-length and childless marriages or where parties are comparatively young?
Answered by Grant Lazarus of 7 Harrington St
Grant is an "exceptional advocate, legal brain and public speaker." "He is clear, concise, helpful and efficient" and "acts as an Arbitrator on financial remedy and TOLATA matters."
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14:20
Schedule 1
What is realistic and achievable in schedule 1 applications?
Are they only appropriate for asset/income-rich cases, and how do you gain an edge for your client?
Answered by Tim Parker KC of Deka Chambers
Tim is "technically brilliant with fine attention to detail." "He gets superb results for his clients and is a first-class silk for heavy-weight cases." He is a Family Law Arbitrator.
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14:55
S37 injunction
How do you successfully run a S37 injunction preventing one party from disposing of assets, and how will this work within the No-Fault divorce process?
Answered by Tom Fazackerley of 7 Harrington St
Tom "instils confidence in the trickiest clients, thinks outside the box and is a pleasure to work with." He is a ferocious advocate and sits as a Deputy District Judge.
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15:30
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference
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