Investors put £4.5bn UK fintech in pole position – report
Fintech is the UK’s most powerful sector on the global stage – drawing in excess of £4.5bn in investment over…
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Family and wealth: How can they stay together? – expert view
There are many ways that families treat their wealth, but if parents don’t practice the values they preach, they peal…
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Non-resident capital gains tax on UK commercial property ‘could block overseas investment’ – expert view
The Government’s changes to the tax treatment of overseas investment in UK commercial property will increase revenues in the short…
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Become a Thailand elite member and retire in paradise
What can £12,000 buy you? Residency in Thailand for starters. The Thai government has created the Thailand Elite Program, offering…
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Osbornes’ Lisa Pepper: ‘There is life after divorce, but it can be a rocky road’
Good communication is the key to a smooth divorce process, says Osbornes Law partner Lisa Pepper Revenge comes in many…
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Who owns the bees? An expert lawyer enters the honeytrap
The unexpected arrival of a squatting swarm of bees poses some interesting legal questions of ownership for Catherine Pugsley One…
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Tax planning for the royal baby – expert opinion
The arrival of an American royal is going to introduce a new level of complexity to the Royal accounts –…
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Monaco boutique bolsters wealth management arm with new CEO
Former Barclays private bank CEO Francesco Grosoli is appointed head of storied Monaco boutique Compagnie Monégasque de Banque, reports Arun…
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A third of women ‘patronised’ when asking for financial advice – report
The financial services industry is still failing to understand what women want – or make them feel welcome, according to…
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Abigail Disney and the trials of wealth – expert opinion
Abigail Disney’s story is horrifying, for a tale of privilege others might dream of. With Walt for a great-uncle, she…
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We want to be a little bit different: inside Albemarle Street’s redevelopment – report
The striking redevelopment of Albemarle Street in Mayfair is breathing new life into one of the area’s more overlooked addresses…
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‘None of us wants to launder our dirty linen in public’ – expert opinion on Adele’s impending divorce
For most couples, the personal affair of divorce is dealt with away from prying eyes – but spare a thought…
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The War on Wealth: Inside the latest edition of Spear’s
The latest Spear’s includes Mary Robinson on Mandela, Bhutan’s pursuit of happiness and why the left is winning the battle…
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Wodehouse divorce: sometimes trust is not enough – expert opinion
A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the need for robust and early intervention where trust assets become entangled within…
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Bitcoin and tulips: the art of mania – Spear’s essay
As bitcoin surges past $5,500, Christopher Jackson looks at what art can tell us about periods of intense speculation Consider…
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Family lawyers aren’t doing enough to reduce divorce ‘friction’ – expert opinion
Family lawyers have many options in their toolbox now and the divorcing couples and lawyers themselves should not forget this,…
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Navigating the ‘increasingly complex’ London property market – expert opinion
While it may still be a sound investment, the London property market is becoming increasingly complex and care should be…
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‘It takes a lot to persuade a judge to send someone to jail’ – an expert opinion on the Al Zawawi divorce
Talal Al Zawawi’s jail sentence is a rare example of the Family Division resorting to its punitive function and a…
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Spear’s briefing: Investing in the Turks and Caicos
The latest Spear’s Breakfast Briefing tackled the Turks and Caicos – what it is, how it is changing, and why…
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Why land remains an ‘overlooked’ commodity – expert opinion
Farmland is often overlooked when it comes to investment decisions, but it might just be where the smart money is…
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