Pippa Middleton v the public: Land access lessons from Berkshire village footpath row
Amy Cowdell and Esme Barker, legal experts from the law firm Shakespeare Martineau, explore whether the public should have access…
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Family lawyers warn Law Commission’s reform proposals must not come at expense of flexibility
The Law Commission has released a report calling for reform of the laws governing financial arrangements on divorce and the…
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Nadhim Zahawi’s lawyer accused of ‘shocking threat’ to tax campaigner Dan Neidle in SLAPP test case
The former chancellor's solicitor is accused of breaching code of conduct by intimidating tax expert Dan Neidle who exposed HMRC's…
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Will new Duxbury recommendations lead to lower ‘clean-break divorce’ payments for UHNWs?
A new report by the Duxbury Working Party suggests lump sum divorce payments should no longer default to the life…
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A year on from Potanin v Potanina, is London still the divorce capital of the world?
Potanin v Potanina judgement may help filter out weaker claims, but it is unlikely to deter foreign spouses from pursuing…
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Family lawyers call on 79 divorces mistakenly approved by computer glitch to stand
A High Court hearing revealed an online system failed to detect dozens of divorce applications submitted exactly a year after…
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UHNW women among economic abuse victims being failed by courts, family lawyers warn
The UHNW lifestyle 'lends itself' to incidents of economic abuse, say leading family lawyers from the Spear's network
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Why private client lawyers are in prime position to lead top firms
From the magazine: There has been an increase in the number of private client lawyers appointed to the position of…
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The best tax and trust barristers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear's index of the best tax and trusts barristers for high-net-worth individuals
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The best contentious trust lawyers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear's guide to finding the best contentious trust lawyers in 2024
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The best probate and wills lawyers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best probate and wills lawyers for high-net-worth individuals
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The best tax lawyers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best tax lawyers for high-net-worth individuals
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Why female heirs still miss out in succession planning
Twice as many business owners plan to pass their firms on to their sons over their daughters. What actions can…
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The ‘magic circle’: What happened to the legal industry’s most famous club?
Never officially defined, the magic circle has become shorthand within the legal industry – and beyond – for the five…
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What are the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK?
From Princess Haya to Jamie Cooper-Hohn, Spear's looks at the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK
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Why (U)HNW families should think twice before moving abroad for tax reasons
Moving abroad for tax purposes is appealing but these are the issues all HNW families should consider before taking the…
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Why HNWs are right to be worried about the threat of deepfakes
Deepfakes present a wide array of threats to HNWs, and as AI becomes more advanced, so do the associated risks.…
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English family law is failing to keep up with changes in society
From the advent of no-fault divorce to the growing popularity of prenups, the family law landscape has seen major change…
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Sir Nicholas Mostyn, ex-judge and family law legend, on his next chapter
Sir Nicholas Mostyn's work in family law will be referenced for decades to come – and now he’s carving out…
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Why prenups are finally becoming more popular in the UK
Prenups are gaining in popularity now that English courts are more likely to uphold them. But what do high-net-worth individuals…
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