UK’s visa waiver scheme for Qatar, Oman and UAE welcome
January 2014 heralded a new way of welcoming visitors to the UK from the UAE, Qatar and Oman. Before this,…
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UK's visa waiver scheme for Qatar, Oman and UAE welcome
Visitors simply present a printed copy of their EVW document on departure and again on arrival in the UK. The…
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Case of the mis-signed wills comes to a surprising conclusion
A man’s inheritance from his adoptive parents has been saved in a historic ruling by the Supreme Court – which…
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Post-nups can be as good as pre-nups
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, as shops and adverts are all to quick to remind us, we’re getting…
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If Francois Hollande dumps Valerie Trierweiler, what is she entitled to?
Valérie Trierweiler and President Francois Hollande are not married and not in a formalised French civil union. Whatever the outcome…
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Top seven tips for filing your tax return
So, you’ve survived a surfeit of in-laws, turkey and New Year celebrations – but now it’s January. It always feels…
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Why agricultural land investors are having a field day
Average agricultural values have risen by an astounding 222 per cent over the past decade (compared with a rise of…
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Could this be the end of global divorce court shopping?
For couples that have different nationalities or divide their time between countries, the huge difference in the outcome and treatment…
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How to work out tax liability for non-domicile business in UK (Father Christmas not exempt)
Having discussed our client’s immigration position last week, it seemed appropriate to consider his residence and domicile position bearing in…
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Mediation during divorce saves money, and emotional energy
Apparently old habits die hard when it comes to the traditional battleground of the divorce courts. According to a recent…
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How best to obtain a UK visa for Christmas (take note, Santa)
A few weeks ago, a generously proportioned, hirsute and rather jovial individual sought our advice in relation to some cross-border…
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Pet Passports mean you needn’t leave your dog behind this Christmas
The night before Christmas, I go to bed early, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney to fill…
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There is a lesson to all those separating who have assets or are likely to build up future assets –…
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Thinking of retiring abroad? Some pitfalls you should consider
Itching to make more use of that Spanish holiday home? Renovation opportunities in southern France? Doctor’s orders for more sunshine?…
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Global anti corruption policy is eroding attorney-client confidentiality
POWER AND PRIVILEGE ‘The company is essentially being held hostage by its own lawyers, while employees end up sacrificed and…
ByMy husband and I have been separated for three years, and a year ago I was left a house and some money. Is my husband entitled to any of this?
I separated from my husband three and a half years ago after six years of marriage. We are both in…
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Noble daughters celebrate as Downton Abbey bill makes inheritance of titles more likely
On 25 October 2013 the so-called ‘Downton Abbey’ law, which would allow female heirs to succeed to hereditary titles, received…
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Not all data theft is illegal, so here’s how to protect yourself
Whether the trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson reveals that they were involved in phone hacking or not, the…
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Whether the trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson reveals that they were involved in phone hacking or not, the…
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Is there a benefit to non-HNWs having a pre-nup? The simple answer is yes. An agreement (if properly drafted) should…
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