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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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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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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The velvet glove: why Schillings is branching out into strategic communications
UHNW clients may benefit from the lighter touch offered by the law firm's new outfit, Schillings Communications
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Spin machine: reputation and media experts are turning to TikTok
From the magazine: the latest trend in reputation? Videos revealing the secrets of celebrities' PR strategies
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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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Sotheby’s taps up former private client lawyer for European leadership role
Julian Washington brings his experience as a private client lawyer and in wealth management business development to the auction house
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Reputation management in 2023: TikTok, SLAPPs and Schillings’ new PR division
Seismic departures and major cases shaped the reputation management landscape over the last 12 months
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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
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Why now might be the time to get your affairs in order
From considering your legacy to fine-tuning your will, the end of the year presents the perfect time to get your…
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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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The Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel case highlights the costly risk of planning regulation breaches – this is how to avoid them
Leading property lawyers explain what the headline-making Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel case can teach other developers
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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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