The best trusts, structuring and offshore lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best trusts, structuring and offshore lawyers 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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The best tax lawyers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best tax lawyers who guide UHNW clients through everything from international structuring to…
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The best tax and trust barristers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best tax and trust barristers who counsel UHNWs through complex tax disputes
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The best corporate lawyers in 2025 for complex business matters
The definitive ranking of the very best corporate lawyers
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The best hommes & femmes d’affaires in 2025
The definitive Spear's rankings for high-net-worth individuals
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The best employment lawyers in 2025 for senior executives, wealth managers and family offices
The definitive ranking of the best employment lawyers dealing with issues such as misconduct, contract breaches and harassment
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The best litigation & dispute resolution lawyers in 2025 for protecting wealth and reputation
The definitive ranking of the very best litigation & dispute resolution lawyers for high-net-worth individuals
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Potanina v Potanin: Landmark decision in favour of wife ‘reinforces London’s reputation as the divorce capital’
The case centred on Mrs Potanina’s claim for financial relief in England and Wales following her divorce from Vladimir Potanin,…
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Abu Dhabi resident files for $272 million divorce settlement in ‘bellwether’ case
Case highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation for handling complex, high-value divorces quickly and discreetly and represents a pivotal moment for…
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Supreme Court defeat for Russian-born billionaire Eugene Shvidler marks ‘huge blow’ in HNW UK sanctions fight
Shvidler, who was estimated to be worth more than £1.2 billion before the war, has had his UK-based assets frozen…
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Through the keyhole: how HNWs can protect privacy and reputation when employing household staff
As the lines between digital and private lives blur, high-net-worth families face growing risks to their privacy and security. Experts…
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Bringing wills into the 21st century: will major inheritance law reform soothe or spark legal battles?
The Law Commission's landmark report could shake up inheritance laws in England and Wales, granting stepfamilies, divorced partners and second…
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‘Nothing ages you like a bad divorce’: what HNWs are doing to avoid divorce drama
From therapy to 'nesting' and even shamanistic rituals, HNWs are going to great lengths to avoid an acrimonious divorce
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Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks ‘Should nature have legal rights?’
The British nature writer explores the idea that natural entities deserve legal standing in 'Is a River Alive?'
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What the UK’s third-largest divorce settlement teaches us about coercive control
A £230 million landmark ruling highlights an increasingly nuanced legal approach to coercive behaviour in divorce
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Pre-marital wealth doesn’t have to be shared on divorce, Supreme Court rules
The eagerly anticipated judgment in the landmark case of Standish v Standish will have far-reaching implications for the division of…
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What are the legal risks of international relocation?
After a divorce, the international relocation of children can quickly create a tangled web of legal complexity
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Fixed fees split opinion in UHNW divorces
As the battle against exorbitant legal costs in divorce goes on, could fixed fees be a viable solution? Expert opinion…
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