More couples are choosing to enter into pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements than ever before.

Modern relationships are built on openness and mutual respect, and that includes being clear about finances.

We regularly advise individuals and couples on creating fair, practical and legally robust agreements that offer certainty for the future.

Whether you’re protecting inherited wealth, safeguarding children from previous relationships, or simply ensuring clarity should things change, we help you take control from the outset with clear and independent advice.

Growing in popularity – and legal strength

Once considered unromantic or unnecessary, pre-nups and post-nups are now widely recognised as sensible planning tools, especially following the landmark case of Radmacher v Granatino.

The Supreme Court made it clear that if properly drafted and entered into freely, such agreements will be given significant weight by the courts.

We regularly advise on:

• Agreements involving family businesses, trusts or inherited wealth
• Asset protection in blended families or second marriages
• International pre-nups involving foreign assets or jurisdictional concerns
• Post-nuptial agreements during marriage or after significant life changes
• Pre-nuptial agreements ahead of marriage or civil partnership
• Tailored agreements for high net worth and entrepreneurial clients

Our agreements are carefully drafted to reflect your unique circumstances and to stand up to legal scrutiny if ever tested.

Planning, not just legal protection

We understand that no one wants to plan for the end of a relationship.

However, setting clear expectations from the beginning can prevent conflict, uncertainty, and financial loss down the line.

It can even strengthen your relationship by creating transparency and trust.

We work sensitively, discretely, and collaboratively, often alongside accountants, wealth managers and financial planners, to protect what matters most to you.

Why choose Mackrell for pre-nups and post-nups?

• If your assets or future involve other countries, we provide seamless international legal support.
• We carefully craft agreements tailored to your personal, financial and family circumstances.
• We protect your interests with empathy, discretion and absolute clarity.
• We understand how to structure agreements that reflect current law and anticipate future challenges.