UK Divorce law: is modernisation on the horizon?
The Government is now recognising the need for new laws on divorce to catch up with the 21st century, writes…
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Daga v Daga: a warning to all gold-digger spouses
The Daga v Daga case is a salutary warning to all gold-digger spouses with mercenary intentions that there is no…
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On Brexit’s unspoken impact on charities
Brexit may bring with it ‘big and painful’ changes to the UK’s charitable sector, but all is not lost, writes…
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Bribery Act – what you need to know
Directors are worried that they could end up in the docks, writes Neil Swift Heralded as one of the toughest…
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Feuding executors: how to control an inheritance dispute
A recent clash between Zaha Hadid’s executors highlights the importance of drafting an airtight will, writes Emily Stoneham Contemplating how…
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Post Panama Papers: are English trusts still trusted?
Trusts still remain under public scrutiny, but can their reputation be safeguarded, asks Stuart Price A recent government consultation on…
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Money troubles: managing fights over the family fortune
The high-profile dispute over the Folkes fortune emphasises the importance of individuals taking speedy action with family disputes, writes Debra…
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New managing partner for Maurice Turnor Gardner
The Spear’s recommended boutique law firm has appointed Emma-Jane Weider and snapped up Rupert Ticehurst, reports Arun Kakar There’s a…
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The FCA’s approval process: more hurdles for the international elite?
Gaining approval through the Senior Managers and Certification Regime poses complexities for the international elite, write Hannah Laming and Will…
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What you need to know about the ‘Social Investment’ relief
Here’s a practical and legal insight into a lesser known tax relief, which is one of David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’…
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As incidents of financial abuse against the are on the elderly increase, its important to look at rigid LPA’s, writes…
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How to tackle the ‘Unknown Unknowns’ in divorce
A watertight agreement can mitigate the risks of a complicated divorce, especially when the court is involved, writes Claire Blakemore…
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Divorce cheats, watch out for the financial sleuths on your heels…
The increasing ingenuity of tactics used to hide wealth has urged financial investigators to step up their game using forensic…
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The Unexplained Wealth Order strikes again
The war against money-laundering intensifies in courts, but the transparency initiative is far more speculative than it is evidence-based, argues…
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These are the reputational risks of divorce you must address
Viewing big money divorce from a business perspective will help reduce the likelihood of bad press, writes Stuart Leach Divorce…
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The UK’s Requirement to Correct: game changer or damp squib?
With only days left for HNWs to get their tax affairs in order, barrister Tessa Lorimer asks if HMRC’s new…
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Here are the myths of anti-money laundering rules
Anti-money laundering due diligence requirements are stringent enough – there is no need for extra hoops for HNWs and their…
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Cashing in on a London divorce – what are the caveats?
The case of Charles Villiers raises questions about the fairness of English divorce law, writes Nicholas Fairbank Charles Villiers, a…
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Yet another reason why English divorce law needs updating
English divorce law needs an update following the introduction of the EU maintenance regulation which has made London more desirable…
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Mayfair reputation practice Himsworth Scott opens for business
Three former Schillings advocates are combining forces for a new endeavour, writes Arun Kakar A challenger firm in reputation law…
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