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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The best litigation funding providers
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best divorce litigation funding providers for individuals embroiled in complex legal disputes
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The best divorce consultancy and support service providers
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the leading divorce consultants and coaches for individuals facing the end of their marriages
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The best family lawyers
Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best family lawyers to advise on high-value divorces, cohabitation disputes, child custody, nuptial…
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The best family law barristers
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best family law barristers for individuals navigating high-stakes divorce proceedings, litigation and complex…
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What is a precedent prenup?
Template-based ‘precedent prenups' are an emerging trend among wealthy families
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Spear’s Family Law Survey 2025: Experts identify core trends
Collaborative divorce, ‘forum shopping’ and London's legal standing on the world stage are key themes in this year's survey
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How non-court dispute resolution is changing family law
Reforms have to led to a sharp increase in divorces being settled out of court. But mediation is no silver…
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Will UK reforms stop the scourge of debanking?
UK debanking reforms will offer protection and legal leverage to UHNW individuals, particularly those concerned about politically influenced banking decisions,…
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How the Tattle Life ruling backs HNW defamation claims
A groundbreaking libel case revealed the identity of the operator behind Tattle Life, a gossip site accused of profiting from…
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Landmark ruling targets economic abuse in HNW relationships
Experts reveal how a Supreme Court decision on coercion could reshape wealthy financial dealings
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The best aviation and yacht lawyers
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best aviation and yacht lawyers for high-net-worth individuals
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The best criminal lawyers
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best criminal lawyers for high-net-worth-individuals in the UK
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Standish v Standish: the UK Supreme Court is set for a multi-million pound divorce showdown involving an ex banker and…
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The best classic car lawyers
These are the best classic car lawyers as featured in the Spear's Legal Indices 2025
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The best immigration lawyers
Welcome to the definitive Spear’s ranking of the best immigration lawyers for high-net-worth individuals in the UK
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The best art lawyers
These are the best art lawyers as featured in the Spear's Legal Indices 2025
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International prenuptial agreements: how to navigate cross-border PNAs
As pre-nuptial agreements (PNAs) become more commonplace and accepted, Victoria Hingston and Nick Manners endeavour to address some of the…
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The rise of a petnuptial: who gets the dog in a divorce?
To preempt any post-separating disputes over the family cat or dog, some couples are now turning to pet-nuptial agreements (petnups). Could they become…
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