How a prenup can help defend you from ‘Corbygeddon’
The prospect of a Corbyn government should prompt HNWs to think about their pre-nups as well as their tax structure,…
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Penningtons Manches’ James Stewart: ‘Clients want a more holistic service’
No case is too complex for James Stewart, co-head of private wealth at Penningtons Manches Described by peers as ‘an…
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The little-known ‘commorientes rule’ and what it might mean for will writing – expert view
A rare and tragic case highlights the importance of putting in place a well-structured and well-drafted Will which fully reflects…
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The importance of an elderly pre-nup – expert opinion
As more people are getting married in later life, there are a few risks to look out for, writes Jessica…
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Brexit: what happens next? Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum report
What’s going to happen on 1 November? Will Britain leave the EU? Who will be in Downing Street? These were…
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The curious case of the ‘cowshed Cinderella’ and what it tells about farming succession
What was the case of the ‘cowshed cinderella’, what is ‘proprietary estoppel’, and how could it affect your estate, writes…
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Robert Amsterdam: ‘Power is increasingly fragmented, uneven and unpredictable’
Change is in the air around the world, but preparing smartly can ensure a following wind, writes Robert Amsterdam In…
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Your reputation and the importance of ‘active management’ – expert view
Reputation risks can be mitigated by a legal adviser with a customised plan, but make sure to take the online…
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GDPR, SARS, and what it all means for HNW privacy – expert view
The strategic use of Subject Access Requests in the private wealth area is of particular interest. SARs are not new…
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Meet Jane Craig, Penningtons Manches’ doyenne of divorce
Jane Craig, the head of Penningtons Manches’ family law department, knows divorce inside out Jane Craig, a fellow of the…
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Ayesha Vardag interview: meet the UK’s most controversial family lawyer
Christopher Jackson meets the woman who has dropped a grenade in the world of family law Of how many professions…
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Calm in a crisis: meet Boodle Hatfield’s dream team
Boodle Hatfield’s James Ferguson and Emily Brand explain why the breadth and depth of expertise sets their family team apart…
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Divorce 101: Why the breadwinner-homemaker ideals need to go
Calls for the use of the gendered terms to be revised are intensifying, writes barrister Kate Van Rol With English…
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Want privacy in divorce? Make your financial claims less newsworthy
Privacy has been an issue in the family court since Victorian times and judicial opinion is veering towards more openness…
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Sears Tooth: the divorce duo with extra bite
Raymond ‘Jaws’ Tooth and Susan Apthorp of Sears Tooth have earned a fearsome reputation thanks to an appetite for the…
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Game of Thrones: Why Westeros could use a private wealth lawyer
As the epic Game of Thrones saga comes to an end, Corinne Staves reflects on how a private wealth lawyer…
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Divorce 101: how to keep family affairs out of the papers
There are foolproof ways for HNWs to deal with family disputes behind closed doors, writes Sian Akerman Whilst playing ‘happy…
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Hunters Solicitors: ‘solutions-focused from the outset’
Few family law departments can match the breadth of expertise and skill of the team at Hunters Solicitors ‘If Hunters…
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Revealed: Britain and America’s top divorce lawyers for 2019
The Spear’s Research Unit presents its latest assessment of the UK’s leading family and divorce lawyers, along with a first…
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Osbornes’ Lisa Pepper: ‘There is life after divorce, but it can be a rocky road’
Good communication is the key to a smooth divorce process, says Osbornes Law partner Lisa Pepper Revenge comes in many…
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