How tax can restore ‘generational fairness’
The social contract between the older and younger generations is falling apart, and a new report is suggesting radical measures…
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What we can learn from the ‘guiding hand’ fraud
The headline-grabbing case of Marcel Chu and his manipulative carer shows why a legal witness to will-making is crucial, writes…
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How ‘fake news’ can plague your business
The presentation of erroneous information as fact can cause incalculable harm to you and your business, but there are many…
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Why this Supreme Court case is an urgent concern for straight couples
As the Supreme Court judgement holds the future of relationships, marriage and civil unions in its hands, here’s what HNWs…
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Revealed: The leading family lawyers of 2018
Some of the finest legal minds of the age fought it out for another year in the changing landscape of…
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Top tips for divorcing a narcissist
Wives should err on the side of caution when divorcing narcissistic, manipulative husbands, writes Zoe Bloom. Separation is undoubtedly awful…
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More reason to celebrate the Royal Wedding
There are legal benefits to a marriage that the Royals and other betrothed couples should toast to, writes Anna Gaston…
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It’s not quite the end of libel
The recent drop in libel hearings doesn’t signify the end of defamation — a new type of claims are pouring…
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Is the sun setting on offshore secrecy?
The move by MPs to require British Overseas Territories to introduce a register of companies’ beneficial ownership is probably inevitable…
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There’s nothing straightforward about the word ‘domicile’
A recent case exemplifies the complexity of determining domicile and that the concept is far from straightforward, writes Jennifer Emms…
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Review: The Split on BBC1
The new BBC legal divorce drama, The Split, exposes the emotional underbelly of family law — inaccuracies and clichés notwithstanding,…
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How ‘uncertain assets’ complicate divorce
Complex, speculative assets are increasingly common in family finances, making divorce settlements a legal minefield, especially for the less well-off…
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Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ defeat poses new questions for HNWs
Businessman NT2’s win against the search giant in a recent case is welcome news for those wanting to put their…
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Alzheimer’s and the blur between wills and marriage
Family disputes about wills and inheritance are never pleasant, but made worse when a relative’s mental capacity is questioned, writes…
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Prenup phenomenon — progressive or oppressive?
With prenups slowly spilling out from Britain’s celebrity sphere into the public domain, there are caveats financially weaker spouses must…
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Russell Crowe’s divorce auction shows why ‘stuff’ matters
Russell Crowe’s recent ‘divorce auction’ of 227 lots highlights the often fraught process of dividing possessions after a divorce, writes…
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Why you should fall in love with prenups
Despite the Royal Family’s lack of interest in prenups, the agreements are becoming indispensable for many more in Britain than…
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Why digital developments highlight the importance of wills
New technologies are being introduced at rapid speed, the latest marvel being digital versions of celebrities. We need to regularly…
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What Beaufort Securities’ Picasso ‘pump and dump’ teaches us
FCA’s recent crackdown on a money laundering operation spanning the Caribbean to the Mayfair art world shines a light on…
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Cambridge Analytica scandal shines light on GDPR
Our personal data is more vulnerable than we think – the incoming GDPR offers an opportunity to demystify the confusing…
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