Who owns the bees? An expert lawyer enters the honeytrap
The unexpected arrival of a squatting swarm of bees poses some interesting legal questions of ownership for Catherine Pugsley One…
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Tax planning for the royal baby – expert opinion
The arrival of an American royal is going to introduce a new level of complexity to the Royal accounts –…
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Fleabag and family law – expert opinon
BBC’s hit series raises some interesting questions about parental responsibility, write Fiona Wilson and Emily Kozien-Colyer Series 2 of Fleabag,…
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Top ten tips: How to deal with your ex’s hidden assets
So you think your ex is hiding assets? Family lawyer Mark Harrop is giving you ten important considerations to make…
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Abigail Disney and the trials of wealth – expert opinion
Abigail Disney’s story is horrifying, for a tale of privilege others might dream of. With Walt for a great-uncle, she…
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‘None of us wants to launder our dirty linen in public’ – expert opinion on Adele’s impending divorce
For most couples, the personal affair of divorce is dealt with away from prying eyes – but spare a thought…
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Wodehouse divorce: sometimes trust is not enough – expert opinion
A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the need for robust and early intervention where trust assets become entangled within…
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Key points to consider while waiting for Baby Sussex
Like the Queen, we should prioritise succession planning to ensure that family ‘philosophy’ is preserved, writes Elizabeth Squires Royal succession:…
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Family lawyers aren’t doing enough to reduce divorce ‘friction’ – expert opinion
Family lawyers have many options in their toolbox now and the divorcing couples and lawyers themselves should not forget this,…
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Hammond’s tax plan might boost both business and wellness
While the Chancellor’s New (tax) Year announcement is definitely an attempt to please ‘all of the people all of the…
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‘It takes a lot to persuade a judge to send someone to jail’ – an expert opinion on the Al Zawawi divorce
Talal Al Zawawi’s jail sentence is a rare example of the Family Division resorting to its punitive function and a…
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Buying property ‘off-plan’? Here’s what you need to know
Buyers should be aware that any delay during purchase might have serious tax implications, writes Olivia Minghella You can barely…
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Probate fee changes – an experts guide on what you need to know
Apply for probate at a lower cost, but also to understand what the changes are and how they might be…
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Ownership woes: legal lessons from the $1.2m Chagall dispute
The rules around ownership can be a legal maze – here’s what HNWs need to know, writes Sophie Wettern Anyone…
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How Brexit could change your flutter on the horses- an expert legal view
What you need to know about HMRC’s scrutiny of the commerciality of the racing business in the past few years,…
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The ‘profound’ impact of coercive control – expert view
A recent case highlights those suffering within difficult relationships, as recognising a pattern of abuse is the first step towards…
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Avoiding the perils of property refurbishment – a legal opinion
Two cases are set to pave the way for claims from HNWs dissatisfied with any property projects they undertake, writes…
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Karl Lagerfeld’s cat – a legal opinion
Does feline inheritance have a place in British Law? Cat-owner Sophie Mazzier investigates with a little help from her feline…
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Economic substance requirements – are you affected?
In order to address concerns raised by the EU Code of Conduct Group, a number of jurisdictions have recently taken…
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Why rich buyers might get snookered by stamp duty, again
The proposed stamp duty surcharge might pose more problems for foreign investors, writes Jonathan Neumann This month, the government published…
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