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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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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