London’s big-money megabasement boom in numbers
The collapse of an £8.5 million mansion in Chelsea in November during the construction of a so-called mega-basement has sparked…
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Why the wealthy are escaping to the country house
The great escape to the country house from our cities was already under way before Covid-19 struck It is reckoned…
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The man baking ESG into Blackstone’s $341 billion property portfolio
Asset management giant Blackstone has committed to building ESG principles into its vast global property portfolio. Rasika Sittamparam meets the…
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How the ‘branded residence’ became a go-to for the global super-rich
The ‘branded residence’ – an apartment serviced by an associated luxury hotel – is having a moment The Old War…
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What are ‘sheds’ and why are property investors are rushing to them?
While the suffering for high streets continues, the massive growth in online retail in 2020 has seen a rush to…
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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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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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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 savvy investors will stay dosed-up on scepticism in 2021
Even if volatility continues to line some people’s pockets, savvy investors will stay dosed-up on scepticism It was the best…
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The Rise of UHNWs – and what it means for business
Thanks to the rise of UHNWs, there are more extremely wealthy people in the world than ever before. But where…
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Sunetra Gupta: ‘There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding of how we live with germs’
Oxford epidemiologist and lockdown sceptic Sunetra Gupta tells Spear’s about how it feels to be at the centre of a…
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Chartered status: The gold standard for security
Chartered status sorts the wheat from the chaff, says Dave Neal Accountants, surveyors and engineers all need chartered status to…
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