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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Mishcon challenges anti tax-evasion measures
A balance must be struck between transparency and an individual’s right to privacy, writes Anna Gaston Earlier this year, inboxes…
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Why the ‘superinjunction’ failed in the case of the secret Thai wife
A recent case of a wealthy American concealing a secret Thai family shines a light on how the anonymity order…
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A guide to summer holidays for divorced parents
These are the practical rules to follow if you want a stress-free summer as a co-parent, writes Tanya Roberts Summer…
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Lessons on cohabitation from Love Island’s ‘Jani’
Love Island winners are sharing the £50k and moving in together, but have they considered the caveats of their unmarried…
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A turning point in digital immortality
A couple of recent cases suggest that we could be on the cusp of intestacy and privacy laws stepping in…
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What Fortnite taught me about the laws of gifting
An unlikely legal argument ensues when lawyer Catherine Pugsley attempts to take her teenage son’s phone away My 15 year…
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Why unexplained wealth orders now have ‘extraterrestrial powers’
A new and powerful anti-money laundering regime is targeting the wealthy, with an unprecedented reach to offshore jurisdictions, writes Simon…
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Hidden chattels: how Birkin bags could skew a divorce settlement
The law in relation to the division of chattels following divorce is far from comprehensive, especially when things get personal,…
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Why the pre-nup is actually a time machine
A close look at the Radmacher case in divorce shows that the Supreme Court might have subconsciously enabled time travel,…
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Cliff Richard’s BBC battle — the case for anonymity?
Cliff Richard’s court battle against the BBC shows there are no real winners in privacy litigation, writes Jennifer Agate Few…
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Mills v Mills resolved, at last
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal decision in Mills v Mills, to approval from the legal profession,…
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How the ‘unknown unknowns’ terrorise tax
The enormous uncertainty around a new regime that may incur severe penalties to HNWs is baffling advisers and clients alike,…
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UK visa crackdown puts 13,700 Russian and Turkish directors at risk
Visa fears loom for some 14,000 Russian and Turkish citizens living in the UK, amid signs that global HNWs remain…
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