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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Inside the new G2 Vision Jet – ‘Akin to a luxury SUV’
Cirrus’s nippy G2 Vision Jet brings the performance of larger aircraft into a small but beautiful package, writes Ben Griffiths…
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GoldenEye’s lesser known sister is a Jamaican gem
High up in the Blue Mountains, looking down onto Jamaica’s capital city, Andrew Harris discovers a luxury retreat that’s not…
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‘We can’t expect success in the future because we’ve had it in the past’ – Coutts’ Peter Flavel on the bank’s revival
Coutts may be 327 years old, but under CEO Peter Flavel it’s as unstuffy and forward-thinking as any bank in…
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What you need to know when taking art onboard your yacht
There are manifold issues when it comes to floating assets, particularly art. Here is what you should consider when taking…
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Why your will needs a ‘Titanic clause’
A recent High Court case highlights the vital importance of having a ‘Titanic clause’ in your will, writes John Melville-Smith…
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Tristram Hunt: The Spear’s Midas interview
The historian and former Labour MP, now director of the V&A, talks design, populism and sharks with Emelia Hamilton-Russell How…
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The £15bn divorce, legals costs and the state of UK family law
There is the potential for significant legal costs to be incurred on both sides of the Potanin/Potania divorce – and…
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UK non-doms ‘remaining resilient and less sensitive to tax change’
From the statistics, it can be surmised that, despite uncertainty and the prospect of significant changes, the UK remains an…
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Welcome to the Med in the Alps – Eden Roc, Ascona
Ascona on Lake Maggiore blends Swiss and Italian cultures and makes the most of the surrounding water and mountains, writes…
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The Lasting Powers of Attorney ‘exceptions’ you need to know
The Court is more receptive to allowing an attorney, in specific situations, to mitigate an incapacitated individual’s inheritance tax exposure…
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