What is a family office, really?
Adam Garwood, private wealth director at IQ-EQ examines the use and misuse of the term ‘family office’ Something is amiss…
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Ask an Adviser: Henrietta Loyd on planning travel post-Covid
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth and luxury to talk about an issue…
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Kingsley Napley: What Succession tells us about protecting your assets
HNWs face a range of new challenges as they seek to protect their assets, which is why they need to…
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Standard Chartered: Why the ‘S’ in ESG is a priority in private wealth
The social side of ESG can be hard to understand and quantify – which is where the expertise of Standard…
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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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