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  The curious case of the Villiers’ ‘divorce tourism’

  Tourism is on the up in London. The sun has been shining, Wimbledon is in full swing and the fall in the pound makes the UK generally a very attractive destination for some.

  Posted by Jessica Zimmerman on 24 July 2017
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  Can government seize private properties?

  If government were ever to consider requisitioning investment properties in London to rehouse Grenfell Tower victims, it would infringe upon the basic tenets of Human Rights law.

  Posted by Rebecca Waterhouse on 12 July 2017
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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 caveats involved in foreign property ownership, writes Hannah Blakey

  Posted by Hannah Blakey on 22 June 2017
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  Implications of the election results for privately wealthy families, trusts and family businesses

  Recent years have seen several democratic surprises around the world, including the election of President Trump and the vote for Brexit.

  Posted by Arabella Murphy on 9 June 2017
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  How much is there really in the Bank of Mum and Dad?

  The Bank of Mum and Dad (or more likely, the fruits of their hard labour and years of saving) is a phrase often bandied about by today’s media. But how much have members of the older generation tucked away in their metaphorical piggy banks?

  Posted by Stuart Smyth on 8 June 2017
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  The potential pitfalls of property co-ownership

  While prospective homeowners struggle with complex paperwork during a purchase, details about the nature of the ownership between unmarried couples are often overlooked, with potentially disastrous consequences.

  Posted by Edward Burton on 5 June 2017
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  What the EuroMillions dispute teaches about family wealth

  You may have seen the news articles last week concerning a EuroMillions winner’s son, who has lost a court battle for 'money for life'.

  Posted by Sophie Wettern on 25 May 2017
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  Charity Law Firm of the Year 2017

  Citywealth 2017 Magic Circle award

  Posted by Jennifer Chambers on 19 May 2017
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  Tax manifesto pledges that HNWs would welcome

  The most recent Sunday Times Rich List indicated that HNWs are currently thriving in the UK, but what might they want to see in a party’s election manifesto?

  Posted by Corinne Staves on 9 May 2017
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  Non-dom reform: not as dead as you think

  To paraphrase Mark Twain: reports of the deaths of the non-dom changes in the Finance Bill have been greatly exaggerated (his version was much catchier).

  Posted by Daniel Bentley-White on 2 May 2017