Financial crime: why the wealthy should worry about sanctions
The UK sanctions regime is not working because of its opaque foreign policy, say barristers specialising in international anti-money laundering
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Pension reforms may ‘drastically’ impact HNW divorce, experts say
The chancellor’s big surprise of scrapping the lifetime allowance on pensions in the Spring Budget 2023 is likely to influence…
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Courts must learn to evaluate crypto assets – specialist barrister
The significance of crypto assets is being underestimated in HNW divorces, according to specialist matrimonial finance barrister Marc Samuels Crypto…
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Prenup advice for Rupert Murdoch as romance blossoms
What do experts say to Rupert Murdoch and others finding love again later in life? Family lawyer Miranda Fisher has…
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Catherine Bedford: the family lawyer representing Middle Eastern royalty
Catherine Bedford of Harbottle & Lewis redefines what it means to be a successful family lawyer with an approach that…
Wagatha to Depp: Blockbuster reputation cases of 2022
Against a lively news backdrop, privacy and reputation disputes were plentiful in 2022 From the ongoing phone-hacking fallout to the…
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The 10 largest law firms in the world
Today, many law firms have expanded to a global audience, with offices all over the world and thousands of lawyers…
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Is this the beginning of the end for beneficial ownership registers?
A bombshell decision on beneficial ownership registers from the EU’s top court has raised questions over the future of corporate…
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No-fault divorce has triggered a wave of enquiries for top family lawyers
Divorce applications are at their highest level in a decade following the introduction of new legislation — although cases may…
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How to propose a prenup
How do you propose a prenup? Raising the topic of a prenup is far from simple. Rasika Sittamparam has been…
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To remain relevant, the institution of marriage needs a rethink
Before we can restore faith in the institution of marriage, family law needs to be brought up to date, argues…
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‘Birdnesting’: The HNW divorce trend featured on BBC drama The Split
‘Birdnesting’ is catching on among divorcing couples with children – but does it work in practice? Alec Marsh assesses the…
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Leading family lawyers on the future of HNW divorce
Top divorce and family lawyers at different stages of their career – from newly minted partners to established heads of…
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Could this be the end for litigation funding?
A dramatic case threatens to ‘torpedo’ the litigation funding industry. Chris Hawes explains how it all began In the final…
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Why HNW couples should think about pet custody before they separate
Sometimes, when divorcing HNW couples have discussions over pet custody, beastly dilemmas ensue. Rory Sachs explores the growing trend of…
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Who are the ‘Queen Bees’ of divorce and family law?
The ‘Queen Bees’ of family law are five leading solicitors at top firms who have built their careers and reputations…
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The Spear’s Family Law index 2022
The Spear’s Family Law Index is an indispensable resource for high-net-worth individuals in search of expert advice on family law…
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Spear’s Family Law Index: runners and riders
The 2022 edition of the Spear’s Family Law Index includes a number of new editions – and some notable promotions…
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Ask an Adviser: How will no-fault divorce affect high-net-worths?
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth to talk about an issue or question…
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How no-fault divorce will change family law in England and Wales
The introduction of no-fault divorce on 6 April 2022 marks the biggest reform in family law in England and Wales…
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