The ‘Queen Bees’ of family law: long may they reign?
From the magazine: As some of family law's Queen Bees take a step back, who will take their place?
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UHNW women among economic abuse victims being failed by courts, family lawyers warn
The UHNW lifestyle 'lends itself' to incidents of economic abuse, say leading family lawyers from the Spear's network
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Why private client lawyers are in prime position to lead top firms
From the magazine: There has been an increase in the number of private client lawyers appointed to the position of…
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Why female heirs still miss out in succession planning
Twice as many business owners plan to pass their firms on to their sons over their daughters. What actions can…
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The ‘magic circle’: What happened to the legal industry’s most famous club?
Never officially defined, the magic circle has become shorthand within the legal industry – and beyond – for the five…
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What are the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK?
From Princess Haya to Jamie Cooper-Hohn, Spear's looks at the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK
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Why (U)HNW families should think twice before moving abroad for tax reasons
Moving abroad for tax purposes is appealing but these are the issues all HNW families should consider before taking the…
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Why HNWs are right to be worried about the threat of deepfakes
Deepfakes present a wide array of threats to HNWs, and as AI becomes more advanced, so do the associated risks.…
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English family law is failing to keep up with changes in society
From the advent of no-fault divorce to the growing popularity of prenups, the family law landscape has seen major change…
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Sir Nicholas Mostyn, ex-judge and family law legend, on his next chapter
Sir Nicholas Mostyn's work in family law will be referenced for decades to come – and now he’s carving out…
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Spear’s Family Law Survey 2024: Leading lawyers reveal the trends shaping the industry
An imminent increase in court transparency proved to be a hot topic among respondents to this year's survey
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How increased transparency in the courts is changing family law
From the magazine: Transparency is gradually increasing in the family courts, eliciting a mixed reaction from those at the sharp…
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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
By 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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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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