The curious case of the Villiers’ ‘divorce tourism’
Is England welcoming more and more divorcing wives from other jurisdictions who seek more favourable settlements, asks Jessica Zimmerman Tourism…
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Tax spending, not earnings, to raise public sector pay
Philip Hammond is right that any public sector pay rises must come from the government’s current account — and VAT…
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Buying a second home in the sun? Get a UK lawyer involved
While the prospect of a second home in the sun is exciting for many, it’s crucial not to overlook the…
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The changing landscape of private wealth
There’s been a seismic shift in the regulatory landscape for international HNWs, and the industry needs to adapt, writes Robert…
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How much is there really in the Bank of Mum and Dad?
Billions saved in the older generation’s piggy bank is not out of the Revenue’s reach, writes Stuart Smyth The Bank…
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What every HNW needs to know about offshore trusts
Spear’s and BVI Finance host Transparency and Trust at the Ritz to discuss choosing the right offshore structures and jurisdictions…
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How to save the third generation of family wealth
‘Rags to riches and back again in three generations’ still holds true, according to a recent study, but there are…
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How HMRC is profiting from non-res property owners
Solicitors are failing to warn non-res clients on the fines they can accrue upon failure to declare CGT within 30…
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Tax manifesto pledges that HNWs would welcome
Whether it’s tax relief or key Brexit issues, Corinne Staves examines what would truly influence the vote of the super…
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Non-dom reform: not as dead as you think
Forget what you may have heard, there’s a good chance the government may want to revisit the changes to the…
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The happy demise of the stealth death-tax
The government’s decision to scrap rises to probate fees is something to celebrate, writes Christopher Jackson In the razzmatazz and…
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The latest report from the government’s tax watchdog on the voluminous British tax code exposes the inconsistencies in our approach…
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‘Zero tolerance policy on tax evasion’ – Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse issues a vigorous seven-point statement following the launch of an official tax probe last week, writes Alec Marsh…
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Why UK’s property tax reform is a step backwards
Current tax rules, developed over the past 200 years, are out of touch with the reality of today, but the…
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How to prevent a family war
There are easy ways to leave behind a happy family when it’s your time to go, writes tax, trusts and…
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The government needs to think again on proposed changes to probate fees, writes Rosalind Hetherington If you blinked, you will…
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How to preserve the value of your enveloped property
With HMRC increasing its revenue from tax avoidance investigations, Thomas Adcock suggests looking at traditional tax planning methods instead for…
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Mind the wealth gap: why baby boomers should make lifetime gifts to the young
As baby boomers sail through their lives with comfortable pension pots, it is high time they lend a hand to…
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Why now is the time to pop the question
Forget Cupid, you should pop the question this Valentine’s Day to help protect your wealth and that of your loved…
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Offshore crackdown: a taxing time for the law?
If or when HMRC decides to ask lawyers for protected evidence on their clients’ offshore activities the profession will enter…
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