Nigel Tait
There was a time – perhaps a decade ago – when you’d have described Nigel Tait as a defamation lawyer.…
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Mark Stephens
I’ve always been intellectually curious,’ the affable Mark Stephens, partner at Howard Kennedy and head of its media law and…
ByNiri Shan
Niri Shan has been described as a ‘polished operator’ by a contemporary, and one can see why. ‘It’s my USP,’…
ByJohn Kelly
Spear’s meets John Kelly fresh from his success at our Wealth Management Awards, where he was crowned Reputation Management Lawyer…
ByDavid Engel
Much of the most effective reputation and privacy protection work is taking place behind closed doors, rather than in court,’…
ByDominic Crossley
Dominic Crossley, a partner in Payne Hicks Beach’s litigation department, has seen a rise in inter-family disputes arriving at his…
ByGideon Benaim
According to Gideon Benaim, a former Spear’s award-winner, the work of a reputation protection lawyer has become ‘more about giving…
ByJenny Afia
Jenny Afia is in an excellent mood when she meets Spear’s. Last year she had told us: ‘I want two…
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Coutts AuM and new clients up double figures in 2019
Coutts has posted double-digit rises for new clients and AuM in a glittering 2019, reports Arun Kakar Coutts and Adam…
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Exploring the ‘tremendous beauty’ of Zimbabwe
From lions to elephants and vultures, Zimbabwe’s wildlife offers an array of thrills – but even they struggle to match…
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Akoko: A taste of London’s West African fine dining debutant
Akoko on Berners Street promises to put West African cuisine firmly on the London food map, writes Rasika Sittamparam Akoko…
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Thinking of quitting the UK? Here are the tax affairs to keep in mind… before you fly
When thinking about leaving the UK, these are the tax considerations to bear in mind – before you fly, says…
ByBen Ullmann
Ben Ullmann’s star shines through the reputation world, under the guidance of David McDonough, who recently rebranded his firm Norris…
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Why are we so averse to verse?
Why does poetry seldom, if ever, aspire to be part of a national conversation, asks Sam Leith I’ve been writing…
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Five legendary chefs with a total of nine Michelin stars to surprise guests of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko and Bansko Ski Resort
A culinary event unlike anything Bulgaria has seen before takes place on 20 and 21 March 2020 Kempinski Hotel Grand…
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Citibank bullish on 2020, coronavirus impact – ‘not permanent loss in output’
The economic impact Coronavirus is yet to be seen in full but Citibank is optimistic about the year ahead, reports…
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Why the BVI means business
The BVI is jurisdiction is world-renowned for its skill in preserving wealth and supporting with effective succession planning, writes Elise…
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Judge Robin Tolson’s outdated ruling is a wake up call for family law
The headline-grabbing ruling made by Judge Robin Tolson may sadly not be a one-off if urgent steps are not taken…
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Seychelles: A world leading financial services jurisdiction
‘Seychelles is well-positioned as a leading financial center, remaining a top choice in the global financial landscape’ The Republic of…
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The fall and rise of Berlin’s property market
Demand for property is outstripping supply in Germany’s resurgent capital, writes Catherine Moye Once defined by an unyielding communist wall,…
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