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2026 Family Finance Conference

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Speaker: Various

Date: Thursday 3rd September, 2026

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B

Venue:
St Johns Building,
38 Vernon St,
Liverpool,
L2 2AY

Course Code: S4973

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Description

Liverpool Law Society, Resolution and St John’s Buildings are pleased to present a specialist conference exploring key developments and practical issues in family law financial remedies.

Bringing together leading barristers, academics, financial advisers and practitioners, the programme offers a comprehensive examination of the evolving financial remedies landscape. Sessions will explore the untold stories of financial remedies law, capacity and Court of Protection, the unique challenges presented by agricultural and farming cases, financial advisers key issues for practitioners to be aware of, together with the latest developments in case law. The conference will also feature a keynote address from Samantha Hillas KC and conclude the morning programme with a panel discussion involving all speakers.

Designed for family law professionals at all levels, this event provides an excellent opportunity to gain expert insight, discuss emerging challenges, and share best practice with colleagues from across the profession.

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Untold story of financial remedies law - Dr Lucy Crompton, University of Exeter

This presentation tells the previously untold story of financial remedies law. I argue that the Court of Appeal engaged in a doctrinally questionable resistance to the House of Lords’ attempts to embed substantive equality of outcome between the spouses, in White and Miller; McFarlane. That resistance entrenched a subtle but powerful form of gender discrimination, favouring financial contributions and protecting the earning capacity of the moneyed spouse by failing to ameliorate the worse post-divorce outcomes of the spouse who made more of the caring contributions.

Financial Advisers: Key Financial Considerations in Financial Remedy Cases - Hayley Myers and Vicki Harper, Evelyn Partners

Financial remedy cases often involve complex financial arrangements, and the quality of financial evidence can have a significant impact on outcomes for clients. In this session, Hayley Myers and Vicki Harper from Evelyn Partners will explore the key financial issues family lawyers should be alert to when advising divorcing clients.

The session will cover common investment and financial planning considerations arising during divorce proceedings, including the treatment of pensions and investments, the practical implications of liquidity and tax, and the importance of understanding long-term financial sustainability following settlement. The speakers will also discuss how financial planners and investment managers can work alongside legal advisers to help clients make informed decisions and achieve better long-term outcomes.

This practical session is designed to provide family practitioners with useful insights into identifying risks, recognising opportunities and supporting clients through the financial aspects of separation and divorce.

Agricultural Cases - TBC Speaker

Refreshment Break

Current Themes in Financial Remedies - Samantha Hillas KC, St John's Building

Speaker Panel Discussion

Lunch and Refreshment Break

Capacity and the Court of Protection in Financial Remedies - Daniel Currie, St John's Building

Case Law Update - Kerri O’Neill, St John's Building

Speaker Biographies

Vicki Harper CFP™ Chartered FCSI, Director, Financial Planning, Evelyn Partners

Vicki Harper is a Director in the Financial Planning team at Evelyn Partners, based in Liverpool. She works predominantly with professionals, business owners, high-net-worth families and divorcing clients, helping them achieve their lifetime and legacy goals through comprehensive financial planning. Vicki specialises in developing realistic, adaptable financial plans that support clients through major life events, including business sales, retirement and divorce. Lifetime cashflow modelling forms a key part of her advice, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions with confidence. Before joining Evelyn Partners in 2023, Vicki held senior client-facing roles within professional services and accountancy. She is a Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

Hayley Myers Chartered MCSI, Associate Director, Investment Management, Evelyn Partners

Hayley Myers is an Associate Director and Investment Manager at Evelyn Partners, based in Liverpool. She works predominantly with private individuals, families, charities and business clients, helping them achieve their long-term financial objectives through tailored investment management. Hayley specialises in constructing and managing bespoke investment portfolios, working closely with clients and their professional advisers to ensure investments remain aligned with changing circumstances, risk profiles and market conditions. Having joined Tilney (now Evelyn Partners) in 2014, Hayley has built extensive experience in guiding clients through complex investment decisions and supporting the preservation and growth of wealth across generations. She holds the Investment Advice Diploma, Chartered Wealth Manager qualification and CFA Certificate in ESG Investing and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Dr Lucy Crompton

Lucy qualified as a solicitor at Dawson Cornwell in London before spending 20 years as a university law lecturer. She completed a PhD at the University of Warwick in 2025, investigating gender discrimination in financial remedies law. She is currently an ESRC Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Exeter.

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