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Prenuptial agreements are increasingly common and are sometimes requested by parents or family members seeking to protect family wealth. We understand that discussing a prenup can feel awkward, and our approach is reassuring, constructive and as non-adversarial as possible, helping both parties reach a fair agreement without unnecessary tension.
Whether you need an agreement prepared or independent advice on one you have been asked to sign, we offer experienced specialist advice, practical solutions and clear, proportionate fees.
Experienced specialist solicitors - Our family law team is led by Amarjit Singh Ryatt, who has over 20 years' experience in family law and has advised on, drafted and negotiated numerous prenuptial agreements, including those involving substantial assets and complex financial circumstances.
Experience with substantial and varied assets - We advise on agreements involving businesses, company shares, property portfolios, inherited wealth, trusts and overseas assets. Where appropriate, we can involve colleagues specialising in corporate, property or private client law.
Clear and proportionate fees - We explain the likely costs at the outset and can agree fixed fees where appropriate.
Multiple London offices and national coverage
In one recent matter, Gemma Hastewell represented a woman whose future husband held assets exceeding £15 million, compared with her own assets of approximately £260,000.
The proposed agreement offered our client limited financial protection. We negotiated substantially improved terms, including provision for a share of the family home, future property arrangements and financial support.
The result was an agreement that better protected our client's financial position while respecting the couple's wish to establish arrangements before marriage.
Read our prenuptial agreement case study.
Advising - on the necessary full financial disclsoure and the potential creative options that can be included. There are many variables, no agreement shoudl be considered as "standard".
Drafting - We establish what you want the agreement to achieve, review the relevant financial circumstances and prepare terms covering the assets and arrangements you wish to protect.
Reviewing - We explain the proposed terms, identify potential disadvantages and advise on whether amendments are needed before you sign.
Negotiating - With the other solicitor to reach a fair and workable agreement. We aim to keep discussions constructive and avoid unnecessary confrontation.
Our typical fees for drafting a prenuptial agreement are £2,500–£4,000 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the financial arrangements and the work involved.
Reviewing an existing agreement may cost less, while extensive negotiations, complex assets or additional specialist advice may increase the fees.
We explain the likely costs before starting work and can agree a fixed fee where appropriate.
Both parties should receive independent legal advice before signing the final agreement.
We recommend contacting a solicitor three to four months before the wedding and aiming to sign the agreement at least 28 days beforehand.
If your wedding is approaching sooner, contact us to discuss what can realistically be achieved.
If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, or have been asked to sign one, our specialist family lawyers can advise on your options, the likely process and costs.
We can help you protect your interests while keeping the arrangements constructive and as straightforward as possible.
Contact Taylor Rose to arrange an initial discussion with a prenuptial agreement solicitor.
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Raising the subject of a prenup can potentially feel uncomfortable for some couples. In this video, Amarjit Ryatt, Partner & Head of Family & Divorce, shares how to approach this sensitive conversation before marriage.
Partner and Head of Family and Divorce
Highly experienced family lawyer who has drafted and advised a large number of clients on prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.
We have a mix of employed lawyers and highly experienced Consultants. The lawyers below may not be all lawyers offering this service. You can find other Consultants who specialise in this area of law by using the search function below.
Prenuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding in England and Wales, but courts can give them considerable weight when deciding financial arrangements following divorce.
Following the Supreme Court decision in Radmacher v Granatino, the courts will generally give effect to an agreement freely entered into by both parties, with a full appreciation of its implications, unless it would be unfair to hold them to it.
Important considerations include:
Both parties entering the agreement voluntarily, without undue pressure.
Appropriate financial disclosure.
Independent legal advice and a proper understanding of the terms.
Sufficient time to consider the agreement before the wedding.
Fair provision for financial needs, including those of any children.
A carefully prepared agreement can therefore provide significant protection and certainty, although no solicitor can guarantee that every term will be upheld.
Ideally, you should be thinking of starting the process 3-4 months before the wedding day.
This will ensure you and your partner have sufficient time to discuss, agree and finalise the terms of any prenup, thereby ensuring that it is signed at least 28 days before the wedding (this being the recommended period when entering into prenups).
You will want to avoid anything that suggests any pressure, time wise or otherwise, was exerted. Any suggestion of this could become an issue, if later you need to rely on the prenup.
Fees will be dependent on factors including what your needs are, for example, whether we are drafting the prenuptial agreement or advising on one that has been provided by your partners solicitors, complexity of assets that need to be protected and the terms proposed, as well as the extent to which you and your partner are already in agreement prior to instructing lawyers.
Our hourly fee rates are competitive with similar law firms with similarly experienced and specialist lawyers. Purely as a guide to typical fees where we draft the agreement, these may range between £2,500.00 to £4,000.00 plus VAT.
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Most prenups wil have a review clause built in which provides a mechanism for both parties to review the terms of the agreement after a period of time, usually between 3-5 years.
In addition prenups will refer to certain events that should trigger a review, for example, the birth of a child or a signifcant change of one party's financial circumstances.
If both parties agree to change the agreed terms, they would then be creating a postnuptial agreement to reflect the new arrangements in the event the marriage breaks down.
It is vital that any agreement to change terms is drafted in clear and comprehensive terms.
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