Hidden chattels: how Birkin bags could skew a divorce settlement
The law in relation to the division of chattels following divorce is far from comprehensive, especially when things get personal,…
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Review: Orestone Manor, South Devon
Ethereal views and a warm microclimate are enough to draw one to this charming Georgian manor, writes Rasika Sittamparam A…
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Essay: Everything you didn’t know about P2P but were afraid to ask
P2P is an ancient asset class, but it is adapting impressively to meet the demands of the modern economy, writes…
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Review: The Mark Hotel, New York
Christopher Jackson visits the legendary Mark hotel and finds it awash with celebrities I attended the Mark Hotel on the…
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Why Jaguar’s F-Type SVR will set your heart racing
Jaguar’s F-Type SVR adds some aural oomph to its customary levels of style and performance, writes Cindy-Lou Dale ‘Of all…
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Review: 67 Pall Mall
67 Pall Mall is going from strength to strength and has now opened some new space upstairs, writes Christopher Jackson…
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Earl Spencer wins defamation case
20 years after Princess Diana’s death – arguably at the hands of the media – Earl Spencer has scored a…
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Is it fine wine’s time to shine?
Investors are increasingly looking to wine as a desirable asset class and the fundamentals do stack up, writes Arun Kakar…
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Revealed: the Spear’s wealth management awards shortlists
The shortlists for the Spear’s wealth management awards have just been published, and show a private client world in excellent…
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A capital tour through Washington DC
There’s much to see in Washington DC – and who else to explore a city on a swamp than Spear’s…
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Why golf remains at the heart of hospitality
Despite Trump and environmental concerns, golf courses remain a prime attraction in top-end resorts, writes Catherine Moye Since Donald Trump’s…
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Review: The Lehman Trilogy, National Theatre ★★★★
Head to the National Theatre for Sam Mendes-directed The Lehman Trilogy, an epic night to remember about one of capitalism’s…
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How HSBC is leading the evolution of private banking
The global financial crisis ensured private banking would have to change drastically. Christopher Allen, CEO of HSBC Private Bank, is…
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Review: Summer Exhibition 2018, Royal Academy
Grayson Perry’s eclectic curation makes for uncomfortable viewing, but it is an honest take on art in the present, writes…
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Owens v Owens: a blow for ‘no fault’ divorce
The Owens v Owens case confirms current divorce law is not fit for purpose, writes Alexandra Bishop All eyes were…
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Review: Coin Laundry, Clerkenwell
Emelia Hamilton-Russell visits one of north London’s new after-work hangouts, and vibes with its upbeat zaniness Coin Laundry (a restaurant…
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Review: Chucs Serpentine
The dishes may come close to Italian authenticity, but the real winner is the late Zaha Hadid’s astounding alfresco venue,…
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This heat is eroding our social norms
The scorching sun has brought British fashion out of its shell, with bizarre consequences, writes Alec Marsh With the mercury…
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Sovereign wealth breaks with tradition
Private investment from sovereign wealth has dipped, but could it just be a temporary blip? Arun Kakar reports. Sovereign Wealth…
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Review: The Pierre, Fifth Avenue
Christopher Jackson goes to the Pierre in New York – and finds it beyond his wildest expectations The world of…
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