Let’s hear it for the lawyers and accountants
Britain’s lawyers and accountants have coughed up £15.5bn in taxes last year, giving everyone something to celebrate, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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Non-dom reform is ‘serpent’ in the HNW Eden
Reform of the non-dom tax regime sees a worrying extension of deemed domicile status and the shrinking of excluded property,…
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England vs Scotland — where should wives divorce?
How generous are English courts to wives compared to Scottish ones? Family lawyers Jo Edwards and Dickon Ceadel offer a…
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Revenue vs Rangers FC: what we know so far
There couldn’t be a worse time for an unplanned tax bill for Glasgow’s fallen Rangers, writes Colin Senez Rangers Football…
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Why Edward Albee’s unfinished works might remain hidden
The high-profile case of the American playwright’s incomplete manuscripts questions whether wishes outlined in a will should ever be disputed,…
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Lessons from the death threat against Gina Miller
Viscount Rhodri Phillipps’ malicious Facebook comments are leading him to imprisonment, and shows that the public scrutiny of a high…
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Can government seize private properties?
If government were ever to consider requisitioning investment properties in London to rehouse Grenfell Tower victims, it would infringe upon…
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A well-planned will can save your business empire
With more than half of Britain’s small business owners not possessing a will that guarantees the future of the family…
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How divorce affects your philanthropy
Couples involved in joint philanthropic activities may find themselves inextricably linked even when the relationship breaks down, writes Katie O’Callaghan…
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Declining divorce rates reveal the urgent need for legal reform
The downturn in divorce rates do not indicate a positive shift in attitudes to marriage – so much as the…
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Why the law says no to vistas
What should you do when your view of the Somerset countryside is obscured by unsightly constructions? A recent case points…
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The potential pitfalls of property co-ownership
While prospective homeowners struggle with complex paperwork during a purchase, details about the nature of the ownership between unmarried couples…
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What the EuroMillions dispute teaches about family wealth
Are your kids entitled to your windfall? The EuroMillions family feud highlights some caveats of passing down wealth to the…
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Whose fault is it anyway?
It’s time for the absurd fault-based divorce system to end, says Christopher Jackson No one could accuse divorce law in…
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Parkinson will case raises important questions
The upcoming dispute over the ex-Tory minister’s estate raises some important questions, writes Andrew Francis It’s the latest in a…
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How to save the third generation of family wealth
‘Rags to riches and back again in three generations’ still holds true, according to a recent study, but there are…
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The great ‘genius’ debate in divorce
High earners can learn a lot about ‘special contribution’ in divorce from the Court of Appeal decision in Work v…
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Revealed: Britain’s top 50 divorce lawyers
There are new entrants to both the Top Ten and the Top Recommended categories in this year’s Spear’s Family Law…
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Non-dom reform: not as dead as you think
Forget what you may have heard, there’s a good chance the government may want to revisit the changes to the…
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How marathons bring out the best in philanthropy
The London marathon showcased the best of humanity, but it is important to recognise the annual one-day event as a…
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