The lengthening arm of the law: Why HNW individuals are facing scrutiny
More intrusive investigatory procedures mean that international HNW individuals are under the microscope, says Phil Smith The influx of investment…
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25 years of family law: A retrospective
Charlotte Bradbury reflects on a quarter of a century of divorce It’s hard to believe I have now been a…
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Why hiding is no longer an option for successful people
Hiding is no longer an option for successful individuals, but families can start to sit down and have sincere, open,…
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Here’s how to talk about inheritance
It’s important to have a healthy conversation about inheritance. Not talking about it can result in bewilderment or unthinking dissipation,…
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A ‘complete rethink’ of the fight against global corruption is needed
Our fight against global corruption is failing. It’s time for a complete rethink of our approach Well, it happened again.…
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Inside one Mishcon tax lawyer’s plan to take on Fatca
When Fatca was passed in the US in 2010, it was seen as a blow to tax evaders, but the…
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Blind Trusts explained
Blind trusts may not be perfect, but they do have a role to play in managing the risk that politicians…
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Unexplained Wealth Orders: Trapped by the trappings of wealth?
There might be plenty of reasons to lock up your Bulgari, but for most people, fear of an explained wealth…
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What is a prenup? 10 questions about prenuptial agreements answered
The value of prenuptial agreements has become increasingly clear in recent times, particularly for HNWs who have assets to protect.…
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A license for ‘divorce tourism’?
The legal battle between Scottish aristocrat Charles Villiers and his wife Emma has been raging for years. As the dust…
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Coleen, Rebekah, and why there’s no such thing as an ‘almost’ failed mediation
Litigation can be all-consuming, so here’s wishing Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy good luck, should they decide to try mediation…
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Family law comment: How coronavirus might affect divorce settlements
How might the fallout from the pandemic affect divorce settlements? Miranda Fisher explains With the worst period of recession in…
By 2020 Spear’s Family Law Index
A new edition of the Spear’s Family Law Index is published online today In one respect, the 2020 Family Law…
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Hedgehog: A different kind of robo adviser
One leading divorce lawyer is embracing technology in interesting new ways Many of us have struggled with life under coronavirus…
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Fiona Shackleton: The most feared divorce lawyer in Britain
Fiona Shackleton left Exeter University with a third-class degree, then began working as a cook. How did she become the…
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Hedgehog: Art imitates life in BBC divorce drama The Split
A top divorce lawyer gets rewarded for bringing her opponents to heel BBC divorce drama The Split has won fans…
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Why cases of forfeiture are often ‘not so black and white’
There are forfeiture cases where the court has shown a willingness to strive for fairness, writes Rebecca Waterhouse Ask Poirot,…
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‘Life and law go on’: How attorneys are working through New York City’s lockdown
Withers’ Amber Melville-Brown surveys the legal eagles of New York who are quietly ‘toughing it out’ for their clients during…
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Here are some tax tips for the ‘new normal’ in business
Here are a few tax tips for businesses that are blooming in lockdown, writes Anna Gaston Last week we wrote…
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A trust lawyer’s tips for video conferencing
The legal world is likely to be changed forever by lockdown, with remote working becoming the norm. There is little…
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