The importance of making an independent will
Being aware of the need for will instructions to be given freely and independently is key, writes Ann Stanyer From…
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How would crypto-philanthropy work?
While the charity sector is increasingly considering crpto-assets, one can’t ignore the pitfalls of the currency’s lack of transparency, writes…
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Is this the season for divorce?
Uncheery January might be even more tense for married couples, writes Neil Russell As we embed ourselves into the New…
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Latest changes to missing persons law ‘not perfect’
New legislation on missing persons is not perfect, but will provide welcome relief for those who discover a loved one…
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Cultural artefacts: To repatriate or not?
The debate about restitution of cultural heritage is continuing to evolve in Europe, Africa and in other regions whose cultural…
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What we need to know about the share certificate in Mary Poppins
Here’s why the search for the prima facie document in the film is so important, writes Alex Green One of…
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Independent Schools: how to protect privacy in the social media age
A growing number of individuals are taking legal action to stop gossip about their private lives and their children at…
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What we can learn from Napoleon’s lost gold
History tells us there is a good chance your gold could end up lost for centuries and individual investors seek…
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Expatriate law: plan to avoid the ‘point of no return’
The breakdown of a marriage abroad can have dire consequences and highlights the need for expatriates to plan their move…
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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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