Avoiding the perils of property refurbishment – a legal opinion
Two cases are set to pave the way for claims from HNWs dissatisfied with any property projects they undertake, writes…
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Robert Amsterdam: How risks are growing for HNW personal security
When personal security becomes entangled with political security, a range of new risks emerge, writes Robert Amsterdam The kidnapping in…
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Revealed: The Spear’s leading property advisers of 2019
It’s been another year of limited transactions in prime central London, as stamp duty continues to bite and Brexit remains…
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Kleinwort Hambros’s Paul Kearney: ‘The way families engage with philanthropy has changed’
Joining forces with each other can pay dividends for private banks, says Paul Kearney of Kleinwort Hambros, whose career has…
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Economic substance requirements – are you affected?
In order to address concerns raised by the EU Code of Conduct Group, a number of jurisdictions have recently taken…
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Opinion: Why it’s time to call time on fossil fuels
Why world needs to pay heed to Sir David Attenborough and Spear’s recent cover story on climate change, writes Alec…
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Weatherbys hires three as Edinburgh expansion continues
Weatherbys Private Bank has made three new hires as it prepares to move into a larger Edinburgh base, writes Emelia…
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Eesha Arora adds muscle to an already-considerable private wealth law firm in Maurice Turnor Gardner, reports Arun Kakar Boutique private…
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Brexit: how to resolve difficult negotiations
Brexit shows us that where disputes arise between two or all of these parties, positions can become swiftly entrenched, writes…
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SMEs deserve investor attention – expert opinion
SMEs could represent a direct investment opportunity for yield-seeking investors, writes Greg Carter Sometimes it’s good to be small. In…
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The importance of making an independent will
Being aware of the need for will instructions to be given freely and independently is key, writes Ann Stanyer From…
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Latest changes to missing persons law ‘not perfect’
New legislation on missing persons is not perfect, but will provide welcome relief for those who discover a loved one…
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Cultural artefacts: To repatriate or not?
The debate about restitution of cultural heritage is continuing to evolve in Europe, Africa and in other regions whose cultural…
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‘Financial services are a public good’ – Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds on the City and Corbyn
Jonathan Reynolds is the man tasked with convincing the City that a Labour government under Corbyn wouldn’t kill the golden…
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Family wealth’s new seven year itch – report
Family wealth is changing as issues of succession planning and legacy mean ‘significant shifts’ happen every seven years thanks to…
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JP Morgan on taking a ‘back seat’ to exiting your business
Arun Kakar talks to the head of JP Morgan’s private bank about what to watch out for when stepping out…
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‘Nervousness and endless guessing’: Wealth managers reflect as recession fears loom
Wealth managers and private client specialists reflect on 2018 and look ahead to 2019, report Arun Kakar and David Dawkins…
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The Spear’s Review of 2018
Christopher Jackson looks back on a year of limbo in the UK, and chaos elsewhere – and seeks solace in…
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Daga v Daga: a warning to all gold-digger spouses
The Daga v Daga case is a salutary warning to all gold-digger spouses with mercenary intentions that there is no…
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Daniel Pinto joins ‘pioneer’ Martin Sorrell in $90m equity raise
Stanhope Capital’s Daniel Pinto tells David Dawkins that investment in Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital equity raise is part of…
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