In-person Conference
Matrimonial Finance Law & Practice 2025: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 of the Thorniest Legal Challenges facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel, Judges and Senior Juniors
Live Attendance
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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 Law & Practice 2025: Shaping new developments into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Samantha Hillas KC, St John’s Buildings
Samantha is "fantastic on her feet, brilliantly clever, charming and one of the best-prepped barristers out there." "She never fails to put her heart and soul into a case.”
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10:10
Non-Matrimonial Property Angles
What is the latest judicial thinking on non-matrimonial property and the mingling principle, including inheritance and pensions, and how do you gain an edge for your clients?
Answered by James Ewins KC, QEB
James is “an ace strategist cutting through a brief to identify the magic number for settlement in lightning-quick time.” He sits as a Deputy High Court Judge
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10:45
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement Strategies
What counts and will sway the court over pre and post-nuptial agreements, in particular, whether they are fair and binding, supported by case law and practical examples?
Answered by Grant Lazarus, 7 Harrington St Chambers
Grant is “an exceptional advocate, legal brain and public speaker with particular expertise in financial remedy cases.” He is a prominent member of the Pensions Advisory Group.
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11:20
Morning Coffee
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11:35
Private Company Issues
What are the golden rules for handling a sudden decline in a private company owner's income, expenses or valuation, and what do you do if you suspect manipulation?
Answered by Sally Harrison KC, 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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12:10
Pushing the Court on Asset Splits
How far can you push the court over standard splits in asset division such as 50:50 or 60:40, including factors such as children, short marriages, needs and contributions?
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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12:45
Overrun
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13:00
Lunch
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13:45
NCDR and Costs Insights
What is the real-life, on-the-ground approach to the new mediation and NCDR rules? How can a failure to mediate be justified and adverse costs orders be avoided?
Answered by Gavin Smith, 1 Hare Court
Gavin concentrates on private FDRs and arbitrations involving properties, pensions and family loans. “He is an exceptionally accomplished operator” and sits as a Deputy District Judge.
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14:20
Co-habitation and Tolata Claims
In the face of judicial inconsistency, when does a contribution give rise to a proprietary interest under TOLATA, and how do you get your case over the line?
Answered by Christopher Miller, Fourteen
Christopher is "incredibly persuasive, distilling complex facts into a compelling narrative, and a master tactician." He is instructed in the most complex financial matters.
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14:55
Spousal Maintenance and Variations
What is realistic and achievable in spousal maintenance claims, and how drastic must the change of circumstances be to vary upwards or downwards?
Answered by Susan Deas, Deans Court Chambers
Susan is “a heavyweight when it comes to finances. No case is too big or complex for her.” “She is meticulous in her preparation and her sense of judgement is second-to-none.”
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15:30
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference
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