Lawyers know the law, but most are not great at back-of-the-envelope estimates of future financials - especially those made in the final stressful stages of settlement negotiations.

At short notice, and in the context of uncertainty, Aeran can (and frequently does) prepare financial planning calculations and projections across a range of scenarios.

Aeran’s Jane Campbell explained why advice is a process that takes time, skill and experience, and why quality independent advice is worth the cost.

Understanding the legal challenges faced by our clients and their lawyers in their journey towards settlement gives us a great appreciation of our role in the broader context. It makes us better placed to use our specialist financial expertise helping clients move forward with confidence.

The Aeran team recently heard from a behavioural expert who explored the ethical and professional risks and challenges in providing financial advice to people who are stressed as a result of a life changing event such as death, disability or injury.

Last week in Melbourne it was great for Aeran’s Jane Campbell to be part of an initiative focused on bringing together financial advisers and counsellors with personal injury lawyers who specialise in compensation for abuse.

Aeran provides specialist personal injury financial advice. Contributing to collective efforts to improve the laws impacting injured Australians is a proud part of our mission.

Post-settlement, personal injury clients require timely financial advice on whether or not or to what extent to hold their compensation inside the superannuation environment. This one aspect of advice will make a huge difference to long-term financial outcomes.