Marcus Yorke-Long comments in Spear's on the mediation of family wealth disputes

As family wealth and estates grow increasingly complex, so does the potential for contentious inheritance disputes. While mediation is already familiar to those navigating divorce or commercial disputes, its use in the early stages of inheritance claims is now increasing.

The sensitive nature of these family wealth disputes calls for a rethinking of family decision making. Mediation offers a practical means to settle inheritance claims without going to court, and with the hope of avoiding breakdowns in family relationships.

Marcus Yorke-Long, Head of our Private Office, discusses with Spear's how privacy is attracting families to resolve disputes through mediation.

Inheritance disputes often involve airing what would otherwise be private family business; clients and the family offices advising them are drawn to mediation for the privacy it provides and as each party commits to keep the process confidential.

Read the full article in Spear's here.