How to sue a bank and win
‘The idea that banks cannot be held to account is a popular myth – and one the banks themselves are…
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From lawyer to trusted adviser, what to consider when taking the big step
Spear’s retiring legal columnist, Martyn Gowar, shares his 45 years’ wisdom in the industry ‘As I reach the springtime of…
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Can US-style collaborative law finally uproot Britain’s bad divorce habits?
Across the Atlantic, the collaborative approach to separation is well-established. But why are so few UK lawyers up for it?…
ByLord Lucan still isn't dead… yet
The murderous peer’s son is applying to have his father finally declared dead so he can at last inherit his…
ByLord Sumption's remarks damn equality and our legal system
Lord Sumption is discriminating against women and the right of merit to succeed in our legal system. He should ‘check…
By'Blatant dishonesty' sours expensive Joy-Morancho divorce
The trickery of hiding assets while paying millions in legal fees emphasises the case for a solid pre-nup says Vanessa…
ByCecil's tragic death demands action – but mistakes can be devastating
Investigators and prosecutors must be diligent against the true perpetrators of wildlife crime, says David Sleight Following the roar of…
ByLondon fights to keep its international mega-disputes with new 'Super Court'
A recently announced specialist court for ’blockbuster’ trials is expected to reinforce London’s reputation as the centre of global litigation,…
ByFancy hosting your own Glastonbury? Here's what you need to know
You might think holding a festival is as easy as booking a band and turning it up to eleven. Not…
ByEnsure your beneficiaries can't ignore your wishes
Leaving a gift in your will doesn’t have to mean simply hoping that its conditions will be respected, says Clare…
ByCohabiting couples need a legal ’Pre-hab’ even if not married
Unclear law means ‘Pre-hab’ agreements are essential for HNWs says Rosie Schumm, even if they’re not married and don’t have…
ByIt's dangerous to assume that Wright v Wright sets a new maintenance precedent
Wright v Wright seems to herald a divorce revolution, sending the poorer partner back to work. But it’s never that…
ByThe legal lines behind Kensington's red and white striped house
Arabella Murphy explains why you can’t just get up a ladder and repaint your neighbour’s circus tent facade The owner…
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority must clamp down on erroneously released funds
William Cash hopes the legal regulator is not as toothless as its former financial counterpart the FSA The Solicitors Regulation…
BySupreme Court ruling on Prince Charles' 'black spider memos' completes the work of Magna Carta
With the finding that his letters to ministers ought to be published, the Supreme Court has brought down Prince Charles…
ByThe law around IVF and surrogacy hasn't caught up with the reality of modern families
After the Dolce and Gabbana row over ‘synthetic children’, and Elton John’s furious response, Michael Wells-Greco of Charles Russell Speechlys…
ByWhy the Vince v Wyatt ruling shouldn't be a surprise
Tom Farley Hills of Harbottle & Lewis explains why Kathleen Wyatt was always going to win her case at the…
ByWriting a will won't always protect your estate after death, as the Miles Taylor case shows
The recent court victory of budding young opera singer Miles Taylor provides a salient reminder that the notion that your…
ByThe divorced wife who 'must get a job' has rocked the legal system
Charlotte Posnansky explains why the claimant in Wright v Wright might be changing more than just careers Last week, a…
BySending ex-wives back to work won't solve every divorce
Following Lord Justice Pitchford’s suggestion ex-wives go and find work Richard Phillips explains why it’s far from a simple solution…
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