HNW households face hurdles to bring staff into the UK
Stringent visa requirements, casual working agreements and Brexit talent shortages all pose problems for HNWs seeking to hire domestic workers
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Navigating the reputation risks posed by AI
Spear's 500 reputation lawyer Dominic Crossley examines the enormous risks AI poses to reputation and the challenges PRs and lawyers…
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The best divorce lawyers in London
When the super-rich separate, these are the go-to divorce lawyers they turn to
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Landmark divorce ruling puts the ‘sharing principle’ in the spotlight
Lucy Stewart-Gould, partner at Stewarts, reflects on how the Court of Appeal's landmark ruling in favour of her client in…
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Ex-wife of former UBS banker has divorce settlement cut by £20 million in landmark ruling
The ruling by the Royal Court of Appeal puts the 'sharing principle' in the spotlight in HNW divorce cases
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The West is becoming increasingly irrelevant
The West must open its eyes to the decline of its power and influence and once again find its 'mojo',…
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Best Hommes d’Affaires 2024
The definitive Spear's rankings for high-net-worth individuals
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Best employment lawyers for senior executives, wealth managers and family offices
The definitive Spear's ranking for high-net-worth individuals
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Best corporate, litigation and dispute lawyers 2024
The definitive Spear's ranking for high-net-worth individuals
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Family law rule changes put out-of-court resolution centre stage
Amendments to the Family Procedure Rules, introduced this week, reinforce methods favoured by HNWs
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Five factors shaping the future of landed estates
To mark the launch of the Landed Estate Lawyers Index 2024, four leading advisers share their views on the biggest…
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‘Computer says no’ divorce case divides family lawyers
Family law experts give their verdicts on a judge's decision to reject an application to rescind a final divorce order…
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The dark art of the deal: the oligarch who lost a billion in the art market
From the magazine: Dmitry Rybolovlev built a multibillion-dollar fortune and navigated the vagaries of Putin's Russia. But nothing had prepared…
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Cyber attacks on UK law firms on the rise
The number of UK law firms falling victim to cyber-attacks is on the rise. A total of 226 firms were…
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The velvet glove: why Schillings is branching out into strategic communications
UHNW clients may benefit from the lighter touch offered by the law firm's new outfit, Schillings Communications
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Potanina v Potanin judgment ‘narrows the window for divorce tourists’ in London
Mr Potanin has achieved a 'landmark victory' that sends a 'warning shot' to those looking to take advantage of English…
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Family law firms AFP and BloomBudd announce surprise ‘super-boutique’ merger
Zoë Bloom has teamed up with one of London’s most prominent boutiques in a ‘highly unusual’ move that brings together…
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Divorce transparency rules at risk of exploitation
A new pilot aims to open up family courts. But there are risks, too
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Generation prenup: will younger HNWs drive UK rise?
A societal shift in the attitude towards prenups will drive a rise in the number of agreements, explains Sarah Jane…
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Ceri Griffiths, winner of Private Client Innovation of the Year, is on a mission to empower women
Spear's Awards 2023 winner: Ceri Griffiths, winner of Private Client Innovation of the Year, founded Willow Brook Lifestyle Financial Planning…
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