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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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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