Jonathan Burt
The idea of a wealth tax doesn’t impress Jonathan Burt. There is, he tells Spear’s, ‘an obvious answer to that…
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Dermot Callinan
Saffery Champness has grown considerably over the past 12 months – ‘double-digit growth’, according to Dermot Callinan, a private client…
ByHayden Bailey
‘For owners of family businesses, the political and economic upheavals of the last year increased the focus on protecting wealth…
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Nick Warr
The head of the private client department at Taylor Wessing, Nick Warr notes a ‘growing professionalism’ among his clients regarding…
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Paul Ayres
‘The complexity of our tax system is now combined with increasing HMRC scrutiny,’ observes Paul Ayres, who oversees all manner…
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Camilla Wallace
Spear’s manages to catch up with Wedlake Bell’s head of private client despite her busy schedule, and finds her in…
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James Quarmby
Stephenson Harwood’s head of private client has always been a cerebral and outspoken practitioner in the field, having famously defended…
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Bart Peerless
Bart Peerless is an eminent partner who looks after some of the wealthiest and most complex families in the world.…
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Ceris Gardner
‘It’s been an interesting year,’ says Spear’s contributor, award winner and industry grandee Ceris Gardner. ‘When there are problems, or…
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Sophie Dworetzsky
The cover star of this index is leaning nonchalantly against a tree in Lincoln’s Inn Square, trying to figure out…
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Ashley Crossley
‘I’ve been phenomenally busy,’ says Ashley Crossley, a dual qualified solicitor and barrister, who leads Baker McKenzie’s wealth management arm…
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Jonathan Conder
‘Chaos sometimes works well for lawyers,’ the ebullient Jonathan Conder tells Spear’s when asked about the past year. It’s not…
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Taxman squeezes another £700m from super-rich investigations
The tax take from ‘wealthy individuals’ investigated by HMRC surged by 58 per cent in 2018/19, according to a report…
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PPFM: What to see, read, buy and do in September
Pinch, Punch, First of the Month: Five things to see, splurge on, read and do over the next 30 days.…
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Inside the Bath & Racquets club: how to climb the world’s most exclusive squash ladder
The prestigious mens-only health club has world-class coaches, impressive heritage and its Turkish baths have even been the site of…
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Jo Whiley on gardening, Glasto and DJing at Henley – the Spear’s diary
DJ and broadcaster Jo Whiley relishes the magic of festival season – even if it does keep her away from…
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Professional football coach and current manager of Juventus, Maurizio Sarri’s net worth is estimated to be over £5 million. Who…
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Donald Trump and the perils of buying an island
Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland, but there are other islands on the market too – he just needs…
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‘English fizz has become hip’ – Jonathan Ray on the English wine renaissance
English sparkling wines have been delicious for a while, but only now are they getting recognition, writes Jonathan Ray English…
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Sanlam UK expands northern coverage
The South African-owned Sanlam UK continues a busy year of acquisitions with the buyout of ASL, writes Arun Kakar Wealth…
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