To remain relevant, the institution of marriage needs a rethink
Before we can restore faith in the institution of marriage, family law needs to be brought up to date, argues…
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HNWs flock to alternative assets amid turbulence in traditional markets
HNWs are increasingly looking at alternative assets such as private equity and private debt to offset lower returns in traditional…
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‘Birdnesting’: The HNW divorce trend featured on BBC drama The Split
‘Birdnesting’ is catching on among divorcing couples with children – but does it work in practice? Alec Marsh assesses the…
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Prime Property of the Week: The OWO Residences, Horse Guards Parade
Each week, Spear’s highlights one outstanding prime property or development on the market. This week: a three-bed apartment at The…
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Leading family lawyers on the future of HNW divorce
Top divorce and family lawyers at different stages of their career – from newly minted partners to established heads of…
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Hotel Review: The Carlton Tower Jumeirah
After a £100 million makeover, the Carlton Tower is more luxurious than ever, says Tanya Ghahremani There’s no shortage of…
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Could this be the end for litigation funding?
A dramatic case threatens to ‘torpedo’ the litigation funding industry. Chris Hawes explains how it all began In the final…
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When a busy CEO is abroad, CENTRED Wellness takes the stress away
Putting together an itinerary for a business trip can be time consuming and stressful. With a colourful array of cultural…
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Why HNW couples should think about pet custody before they separate
Sometimes, when divorcing HNW couples have discussions over pet custody, beastly dilemmas ensue. Rory Sachs explores the growing trend of…
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Prime Property of the Week: 80 Holland Park
A spectacular row of 21st century ‘villas’ at 80 Holland Park, with a range of gorgeous properties on offer for…
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The UK’s new wealth management landscape
The topography of Britain’s wealth management landscape has changed dramatically over the past 12 months. Spear’s profiles the biggest and…
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How to respond to ‘slowbalisation’
As slowbalisation sets in, it’s time to adapt to a new age of domestic and regional trade, says Delfin Private…
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Prime property rents have surged by a quarter in London, Knight Frank data shows
New York and London saw the largest rises in prime property rents out of the ten cities analysed in Knight…
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Restaurant Review: The Petersham, Covent Garden
Rasika Sittamparam strolls into Covent Garden’s Floral Court to experience the summery scents and flavours of The Petersham’s organic Italian…
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Book releases: top titles from across the Spear’s Universe
Each edition we publish a list of upcoming book releases that have caught the attention of bibliophiles across the Spear’s…
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Prime Property of the Week: Cadogan Square, SW1X
Each week, Spear’s highlights one exceptional prime property or development on the market. This week, a bright, contemporary apartment overlooking…
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Hedgehog: Stories of sudden wealth, royal charm, and keeping it in the family
Our prickly epistolarian sniffs out stories of sudden wealth, green revolution, and ill-gotten gains. Edited by Alec Marsh Garden Makeover…
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How Lalique plans to celebrate the centenary of its Alsace crystal factory
Ever since René Lalique opened his glassworks in 1922, his finely crafted creations have been hot property. Rory Sachs finds…
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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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