The Things That Matter

Is your family office ready for AI? Key risks and how to mitigate them

Family offices are increasingly adopting AI to drive efficiency and enhance investment processes; however, this brings significant legal, regulatory and operational risks, including data protection breaches, loss of privilege and unreliable outputs. We take a look at how Family Offices must therefore implement robust governance, training and safeguards to mitigate these risks and protect both the office and the family from financial, legal and reputational harm.

Trust and distrust – keeping the faith when family businesses fall out: succession planning and avoiding deadlock

Family businesses face increasing pressure from the “Great Wealth Transfer,” making proactive succession planning essential to avoid disputes, deadlock and unintended tax or inheritance consequences. By implementing clear governance, shareholder agreements and dispute resolution mechanisms, families can better protect both business continuity and relationships across generations.

Change is in the air – three things to watch for in the Law Commission's forthcoming consultation on reform to the law of financial remedy

The Law Commission’s anticipated reform of the divorce financial framework signals potential major changes to how assets are divided, with a focus on increasing clarity, strengthening nuptial agreements and reconsidering financial provision for adult children. These reforms could significantly impact how individuals and families plan for and manage wealth on divorce.

Where ancient spires meet the industries of tomorrow

Cambridge combines world leading academic heritage with a fast growing innovation economy, creating complex opportunities for founders and multi generational wealth holders that demand sophisticated, joined up private client advice. Our Cambridge office is positioned to support this ecosystem through a full service, cross disciplinary offering tailored to the unique personal, commercial and cultural needs of our clients.

Inside Our Academy: Preparing Lawyers for Complex, Real-World Challenges

Mishcon Academy equips our lawyers to handle complex, high stakes client matters by combining practical training, external insight and continuous development to deliver clear, commercially focused and well judged advice. It ensures our lawyers can navigate uncertainty and provide consistent, forward looking guidance grounded in both legal expertise and real world context.

Protecting your assets during a divorce, dissolution of a civil partnership or separation

Divorce and separation can significantly impact wills, tax planning and asset distribution, often in ways people do not anticipate, making it essential to review and update estate arrangements early to avoid unintended outcomes, tax liabilities and disputes. Coordinated advice across legal, tax and family law is key to protecting assets and ensuring plans reflect changing circumstances.

"The Length of a Moment" - Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's work takes flight at Oxford North

Having worked with the artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg previously, it was a great opportunity to discuss and hear from the artist about her first foray into working in bronze. Ginsberg's work spans media from sound installation, stained glass, living artworks to tapestry, prints and the digital exploring the natural world, environment and our engagement with that world.