The best reputation and privacy lawyers in 2026
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the top lawyers trusted to protect a client's most valuable asset: their reputation
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Hollywood’s go-to divorce lawyer fronts ‘dump him’ fashion campaign
Known for her prowess in the courtroom and enviable client base, Laura Wasser swaps the gavel for gowns in Reformation’s…
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Husband ‘got away with blue murder’: Ex-High Court judge criticises divorce ruling
A former High Court judge says a divorce ruling showed ‘non-disclosure paying off’ after findings the husband had not fully…
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Barclay case exposes ‘recurring vulnerability’ in family businesses
A High Court dispute involving the Barclay family has become a cautionary tale for advisers to wealthy families, highlighting the…
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‘People equate money and love’: Why inheritance disputes are increasingly resolved through mediation
Inheritance disputes are continuing to rise. As family wealth increases and estates become more complex, so too do the tensions…
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London’s ‘poshest law firm’ appoints new divorce head
The blue-blooded law firm often described as ‘London’s poshest’ has named the new head of its family team, Spear’s can…
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Luke Scarratt: Putting mental health at the centre of family law
Spear's award winner 2025: Payne Hicks Beach senior associate Luke Scarratt credits mentorship – particularly from Baroness Shackleton – as…
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Georgina Hamblin on revolutionising how family law operates
Spear's award winner 2025: Georgina Hamblin explains how her eponymous firm does everything with the client in mind
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The costly consequences of poorly drafted family trusts
While family trusts can be an invaluable tool when planning the future of an estate, when poorly-drafted, they can also…
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Lessons for UHNWs from the Brooklyn Beckham family dispute
As the Beckham family feud dominates headlines, experts tell Spear’s how high-profile families should – and shouldn’t – manage disputes…
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Is freezing assets in a divorce worth the heat?
Considered draconian by some and a key strategic tool by others, how should HNWs navigate an asset freeze?
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Divorce Day: Fact or fiction?
While experts dispute the relevance of ‘Divorce Day’, they agree that taking the right steps in a divorce is paramount
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Taylor Wessing’s latest deal and why transatlantic law firm mergers are on the rise
As US and UK law firms increasingly look across the Atlantic for growth, a wave of high-profile mergers is reshaping…
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Taylor Wessing UK merges with US law giant – here’s what it means
Winston Taylor will offer one point of contact for complex UK-US business and personal wealth matters
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JMW Solicitors launches new legal service for UHNWs and family offices
The new service, catered for UHNWs, is designed to target a ‘gap in the market’
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Prenup and cohabitation law delays put wealthy families at risk
Delays to prenup and cohabitation law reform are leaving high-net-worth families exposed to costly disputes, long court battles and uncertainty…
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Legal experts issue warning after disinherited Earl loses £1.3 million in family feud
The disinherited Earl of Yarmouth’s failed legal challenge against his family trust has left him with a £1.3 million bill…
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The best trusts, structuring and offshore advisers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best trusts, structuring and offshore advisers who ensure their clients' money is stored…
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The best probate and wills lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best probate and wills lawyers who provide top-tier advice on the division of…
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The best contentious trust lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best contentious trust lawyers who effectively resolve disputes between beneficiaries and trustees
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