House of Cards: the problem with the new Economic Crime Bill
The new Economic Crime Bill means ‘no criminal or kleptocrat will be able to hide behind a UK shell company…
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OUT NOW: Spear’s Magazine, Issue 84
The new Issue of Spear’s boasts several big-name interviews, a cover story on Companies House and a special section on…
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LETTERS: Legal issues, Russian wealth, and the dangers facing independent bookshops
Spear’s readers offer their opinions on a new members-only club for centimillionaires, the movement of Russian wealth from London and…
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An island within an island
Set among nearly 40 acres of land in the exclusive area of the Bay of Pollença in Mallorca, Castell de…
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Prime Property of the Week: Harrington Road, South Kensington
Each week, Spear’s highlights one ultra-luxe or out-of-the-ordinary prime property. This week: a seventh-floor South Kensington penthouse with ornate mirrors…
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Citi Global Wealth enjoys record six-month period despite economic headwinds
Citi added 40 new hires to the EMEA team within its global wealth management division in the first half of…
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Who are the ‘Queen Bees’ of divorce and family law?
The ‘Queen Bees’ of family law are five leading solicitors at top firms who have built their careers and reputations…
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The Spear’s Family Law index 2022
The Spear’s Family Law Index is an indispensable resource for high-net-worth individuals in search of expert advice on family law…
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Spear’s Family Law Index: runners and riders
The 2022 edition of the Spear’s Family Law Index includes a number of new editions – and some notable promotions…
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The spiralling cost of HNW divorce
Finding the right solicitor is the number one priority for both sides of a HNW divorce, according to the Spear’s…
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The 2022 Spear’s Family Law Survey reveals the trends shaping divorce
The 2022 Spear’s Family Law Survey, part of the Family Law Index, reflects a divided profession that welcomes change but…
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Club Wembley: Football’s luxury secret
Tanya Ghahremani pitches a more luxury alternative to watching football from the stands. I’ve always struggled with football, and I…
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What you need to know before investing in NFTs
Kingsley Napley’s Ellie Fayle examines the intricacies of investing in NFTs and breaks down what you need to know. Non-fungible…
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Prime Property of the Week: Hamilton Grand, St Andrews
Each week, Spear’s highlights one outstanding super-prime property or rare find on the market. This week, a plush St Andrews…
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Inside the London Metal Exchange’s March trading shutdown
As the London Metal Exchange faces lawsuits filed by US hedge fund Elliott Management and others, Robert Jackman looks into…
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What’s next for populism?
With Emmanuel Macron’s parliamentary majority crushed between two parties on the extremes of French politics, Matthew Goodwin considers where populism…
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Hotel Review: Middlethorpe Hall, York
Rasika Sittamparam explores the beautiful estate hidden just outside York’s historical centre. Spear’s is naturally interested in the preservation of…
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Two casks of single malt whisky sell for a combined £1.75m
Two casks of single malt Scotch sold for £875,000-a-piece at Sotheby’s on Tuesday. Both casks, from the ‘ghost distilleries’ of…
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Is buying a football club a good investment?
Despite the risks and huge outlays involved, buying football clubs has never looked more attractive to billionaire investors. Lawrie Holmes…
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Prime Property of the Week: Culross House, Mayfair
Each week, Spear’s highlights one prime property or ultra-luxe development on the market. This week, a modish six-bedroom Mayfair townhouse…
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