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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Listen: Divorce in the time of Coronavirus
The Covid-19 crisis has made the complicated process of navigating the family courts even more difficult. To help, Spear’s assembled…
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Law firm’s new ‘separation model’ launched alongside Mariella Frostrup podcast
Withers has unveiled a new initiative that allows divorces to be conducted remotely Private client powerhouse Withers Worldwide has announced…
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Divorcing or separating in 2020? Know your property rights
For many people, the first week back in the office after the Christmas break tends to be quite subdued. A…
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Here’s why litigation funding is here to stay
Financing more complex, multi-jurisdictional legal battles may soon be the new norm for litigation funders, write Jonathan Tickner and Holly…
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The case for taking your divorce to court
Contrary to popular belief, the confrontational route to divorce can actually wrap matters up more quickly than alternative methods, write…
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Covid-19: Beware the unexpected tax costs of self-isolation
For individuals reliant on a careful day count to avoid becoming UK tax resident, the price of self-isolation could be…
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How are social media influencers being taxed?
As the social media industry develops, it is important that influencers are aware of their tax liabilities, writes Anna Tragotsi…
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Thinking of quitting the UK? Here are the tax affairs to keep in mind… before you fly
When thinking about leaving the UK, these are the tax considerations to bear in mind – before you fly, says…
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Judge Robin Tolson’s outdated ruling is a wake up call for family law
The headline-grabbing ruling made by Judge Robin Tolson may sadly not be a one-off if urgent steps are not taken…
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What to do if you have a high-value building dispute with your neighbours
Disputes between neighbours over building projects often attract press attention, especially when they concern HNWs or celebrities. Jess Smith and…
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Is this the end of ‘quickie’ divorces?
The days of a quickie divorce are numbered – if you want to name and shame, it’s time to get…
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Here’s how you can avoid a family feud this Christmas
Make your will as all-encompassing as possible to enjoy the holiday season conflict-free, writes Rebecca Waterhouse A daughter disinherited. A…
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A family lawyer’s review of Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach’s new film depicts the human and legal elements of what it is like to deal with a broken…
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What the Art Basel banana can tell us about collecting art
The bizarre case of a reported-£100,000 banana being eaten at Art Basel sheds light on some of the more contentious…
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