Thank goodness prisoners are being saved from the scourge of books!
‘Justice’ secretary Chris Grayling is a stupid man and, true to form, he has done something stupid: he has banned…
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Gay marriage brings legal equality – but also legal pitfalls
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into force on 13 March 2014 and same-sex marriage will become legal…
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As Jasper Conran takes the helm at the family firm, how best to plan for family succession?
Family succession planning and risk always go hand in hand, whatever the context. In this particular case, the story in…
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Why post-nups are a more attractive alternative to pre-nups
In light of the Law Commission’s recommendations that marital contracts should become law, experts predict a surge in interest in…
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Law Commission report on prenups will make both winners and losers
The Law Commission’s report launched last Thursday set out a series of recommendations on how England and Wales might reform…
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Can arbitration keep HNWs out of the courtroom when divorcing?
The news that a senior judge wants to make it easier for divorce settlements agreed by arbitration – rather than…
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What is a prenup?
The Love Contract Mention the word ‘prenup‘ and romance suddenly goes out the window. But any legal or financial guru…
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Going, going, gone… British passports up for auction
Author: by Chloe Barrow This week the trend of EU countries selling off passports to the wealthy took a surprising…
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Expert reaction to new prenuptial proposals
Commenting on Professor Elizabeth Cooke’s Report recommending pre-nuptial agreements become legally binding in court Chris Aitken, Head of Financial Planning…
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Even after your divorce is granted, is your bonus up for grabs?
Often on divorce, a husband or wife may earn a bonus after they have separated but before divorce. The question…
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Has the time come for a pan-European pre-nup?
Tomorrow the Law Commission of England & Wales will publish its long-awaited recommendations into the reform of pre-nuptial agreements. The…
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Hard-hit EU countries resort to selling passports to HNWs
Author: Chloe Barrow In the race to attract HNWs from overseas, desperate EU countries are offering residency and passports in…
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Why we shouldn’t have pardoned Alan Turing
Just before Christmas, Queen Elizabeth granted a posthumous pardon to Alan Turing. By common consent, Mr Turing was a remarkable…
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Putin’s empty policies are nothing more than raw assertions of power
It’s official: Russian president Vladimir Putin owned 2013. Even after Forbes named him the world’s most powerful man, Putin closed…
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Doing a little business in Britain may bring a huge tax bill
There are many things people move to Britain for – good schools, a buoyant property market, a stable legal system…
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Why increased tolerance for errors in wills should not encourage sloppiness
The Supreme Court ruling in Marley v Rawlings, which said that a will, despite being mis-signed, may still be valid,…
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Frack off! How can I stop people getting at the gas under my house?
Fracking is a hot topic not just in the world of alternative energy but also for many rural dwellers who…
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Getting divorced is hard enough, finding where to do it is even harder
An £11 million divorce case reached the Court of Appeal last week which highlights an important issue regarding the tussle…
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Pre-nups may be about to become law, but does that mean it’s happily ever after?
With the Law Commission’s report on pre-nuptial agreements due to be published later this month, it looks more likely that…
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It’s not an easy case of signing an agreement to say ‘I keep what’s mine and you keep what’s yours’…
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