Fixed fees split opinion in UHNW divorces
As the battle against exorbitant legal costs in divorce goes on, could fixed fees be a viable solution? Expert opinion…
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Spear’s Family Law Survey 2025: Experts identify core trends
Collaborative divorce, ‘forum shopping’ and London's legal standing on the world stage are key themes in this year's survey
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All’s fair in love and war: The rising popularity of prenups in the UK
Prenups are gaining in popularity now that English courts are more likely to uphold them. But what do high-net-worth individuals…
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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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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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The best divorce lawyers in London
When the super-rich separate, these are the go-to divorce lawyers they turn to
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‘Computer says no’ divorce case divides family lawyers
Family law experts give their verdicts on a judge's decision to reject an application to rescind a final divorce order…
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Potanina v Potanin judgment ‘narrows the window for divorce tourists’ in London
Mr Potanin has achieved a 'landmark victory' that sends a 'warning shot' to those looking to take advantage of English…
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Divorce transparency rules at risk of exploitation
A new pilot aims to open up family courts. But there are risks, too
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Family law in 2023: the divorces, milestones and landmark cases that shaped the year
There multi-billion pound divorces and landmark judgments in 2023. But uncertainty is on the horizon
By Potanin v Potanina Supreme Court judgement will test London’s status as the UHNW divorce capital of the world
The issue of 'forum shopping' is central to this case between Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin and his wife, Natalia Potanina,…
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Maggie Rae, the ‘grande dame of divorce’ who represented Princess Diana, has died
Highly respected and admired by colleagues and clients alike, Maggie Rae was one of Britain's leading family lawyers
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Resolution is failing to inspire respect, say critics
Resolution is marking 40 years of trying to bring a respectful approach to family law, but many within the industry…
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Wagatha Christie’s lessons for HNWs
The High Court libel trial known jovially as the “Wagatha Christie” case has fuelled Britain’s obsession with celebrity spats, but…
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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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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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