What charities and trustees can learn from Kids Company
As Kids Company demonstrates, trusteeship is a role that comes with significant duties as well as rewards, writes Jennifer Emms…
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No place like home? Why residency matters when taxing influencers
Morag Ofili discusses why influencers need to consider the residency position whilst working abroad during the pandemic Like it or…
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Bordeaux Index on why wine investors are toasting a successful year
Spear’s speaks to Matthew O’Connell, head of investment at Bordeaux Index, about advising on portfolios for the largest fine wine…
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How to invest in whisky
Investor interest in whisky has skyrocketed over the past ten years. Here, Katharine Swindells explains what to consider when thinking…
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Apollonia Poilâne wants to teach the world to bake
Apollonia Poilâne, scion of the world’s leading baking dynasty, wants to teach the world to bake As a newborn, Apollonia…
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What is family law?
High-net-worth (HNW) individuals signing a prenup, filing for divorce, or adopting a child will need a first-rate family lawyer. But…
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Letters to the editor: Transparency dangers, state of luxury and MMT woes
Readers weigh in on the dangers of transparency, the state of the luxury industry, and what modern monetary theory would…
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How the Hermès tie became a byword for status and good taste
From Cannes to Cannon Street, the Hermès tie became a byword for status and good taste. In its Nineties heyday…
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The 2021 Spear’s Reputation Management Index is here
Welcome to the Spear’s Reputation Management Index, our ranking of the best reputation managers and lawyers in London and beyond…
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Was 2020 the year that libel died?
The calamitous consequences of Johnny Depp’s attempt to sue the Sun should serve as a cautionary tale for would-be litigants…
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Reputation management in the era of cancel culture
One false step can land you in a very deep hole if you’re not careful… Just ask JK Rowling, Jo…
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The HNW guide for dealing with blackmail
What should HNWs do when confronted with a demand for money with menaces? Experts offer tips on dealing with blackmail…
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The studio tailoring reputation management to generation Instagram
This London-based duo are applying their creative skills to help high-profile figures project just the right image to the outside…
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Why ESG considerations are a ‘must have’ in your portfolio
Sustainable investments can help you preserve and grow your wealth while ensuring your financial goals and values are aligned, writes…
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When defamation cases go wrong
Four times when going to court backfired… TIM YEO MP vs TIMES NEWSPAPERS (2014) In 2013 the sitting chair of…
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Andy Coulson: The reputation manager with a CV like no other
Tabloid editor, key Downing Street figure… jailbird. Andy Coulson has a CV like no other – but that experience gives…
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Why it’s the small things that have helped me deal with lockdown
I won’t forget the year 2020 (fat chance) but I’ll remember the small things that have helped me deal with…
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George Bamford’s custom watch revolution
When George Bamford began customising luxury watches he became persona non grata. Now some of the biggest names in the…
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The best ‘second wines’ of the great estates
The ‘second wines’ of the great estates offer oenophiles investment opportunities with immediate dividends, writes Jonathan Ray If money were…
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On tax returns in ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, the wealthy liked to hold on to their money – and often went to extreme lengths to…
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