How the rise of NFTs is changing the world of digital investing
Anita Shah, a senior associate in McDermott Will & Emery’s private client practice, explains the rise of NFTs and how…
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Why traditional ESG policy may not be enough for investors anymore
Upheaval in Ukraine has forced investors to make urgent changes – but a traditional ESG policy may not be enough,…
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Inside the rise of the founders’ office, a new breed of private office
A new breed of private office, known as the founders’ office is emerging — and it has growth and a…
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Inside 67 Pall Mall’s new Verbier outpost
The famed members-only wine club 67 Pall Mall has a new outpost in Verbier, Switzerland. As Edwin Smith discovers, the…
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As Livraria Lello celebrates its 116th anniversary, business is better than ever
The beautiful Livraria Lello in Porto has been selling books for 116 years. As the bookstore continues its mission of…
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The cost to declaring non-domicile status could be reputational
In the wake of reports that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s wife may have avoided paying a significant amount…
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Prime Property of the Week: the duplex penthouse at Centre Point
Every week, Spear’s highlights one stand-out prime property or development on the market. This week: the £55 million duplex penthouse…
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Robert Amsterdam: Ukraine crisis sets in motion the great geopolitical pivot of 2022
The Ukraine crisis has set in motion the great geostrategic pivot of 2022, with no nation escaping its effects, writes…
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Matthew Goodwin: As the Conservative Party looks beyond Boris Johnson, who are the frontrunners?
The Conservative Party is looking beyond Boris Johnson. Can anyone barge their way past the two favourites for the top…
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Ask an Adviser: How will no-fault divorce affect high-net-worths?
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth to talk about an issue or question…
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How no-fault divorce will change family law in England and Wales
The introduction of no-fault divorce on 6 April 2022 marks the biggest reform in family law in England and Wales…
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OUT NOW: Spear’s Magazine, Issue 83
The latest edition of Spear’s Magazine, issue 83, imagines London without Russian money, says Edwin Smith The October Revolution of…
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Book Review: ‘Butler to the World’ argues that Britain readily greases the wheels of kleptocracy
In Butler to the World, Oliver Bullough argues that Britain greases the wheels of kleptocracy and money laundering all too…
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Will targeted sanctions and a more general hardening of attitudes spark an exodus of Russian money from the city many…
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Demand and supply means hyped luxury watches are hard to find — but these gems are good alternatives
Demand and supply are having a dramatic effect on the availability and prices of the most hyped luxury watches –…
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Buildings are more than square footage — they’re also history
Buildings are not just square footage, but a historical artifact. Nick Foulkes discovers the history — and beauty — behind…
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Amateur cyclists can ride with former champions and recuperate in luxury with this new travel company
A new company called LeBlanq offers amateur cyclists the chance to ride with former champions, recuperate in luxurious surroundings and…
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The Ineos Grenadier is a testament to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s determination
Mark Walton unpacks billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ambitious plan to launch the Ineos Grenadier Being a car journalist is like…
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Insight Inc: How expert networks became a successful multi-billion dollar industry
Expert networks – companies that arrange phone calls between their clients and global authorities on everything from the renewable energy…
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Dubai ruler banned from direct contact with children after court rules he abused ex-wife Princess Haya
The British High Court rules that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will have no face-to-face contact with his two…
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