Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the UK’s exit from the EU have had significant impact on the way we look at wills. Social distancing rules have forced a review of the formal requirements for Wills, while Brexit has made lawyers re-consider the application of the EU Succession regulation, as well as the proper construction and interpretation of a choice of law made by the Testator. Looking at recent cases, our speakers will give us a brief overview of how these issues are affecting the law and practice of wills and successions in the UK and Italy.

1.             Edward Hewitt, of 5 Stone Buildings will talk us through new ways to draft a valid will in the era of COVID-19. Edward has a broad Chancery practice with a particular emphasis on private work. He is predominantly a litigator who focuses on all manner of disputes concerning estates and trusts, including offshore trusts. Edward is a native Italian speaker and is often instructed in cases involving an Italian element.

2.             Dott. Daniele Muritano is a Notary in Empoli (Firenze) with considerable experience working on estate planning, real estate transactions, successions and trusts. He is a full member of STEP and Associazione Il trust in Italia.

Please download the flyer of the event here.

Please note that we intend to record the event