The West’s response to autocracies needs to be made of more than just sanctions and outrage
When dealing with autocracies, the West reaches too quickly for the blunt tool of sanctions, or the threat of military intervention. It is time for us to upgrade our language regarding the wide variety of non-Western states and force ourselves to think more critically, better understand nuance, and work harder on coming up with solutions
What is divorce mediation?
Family law can involve sensitive issues such as relationship breakdown and children, so the courts are not necessarily the best place to resolve them. Divorce mediation, therefore, is designed to help families come to an amicable agreement outside of the justice system. Forsters’ Jo Edwards explains why the process helps families avoid contention.
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Exclusive data: Access the findings from the Spear’s Family Law Survey 2021
Click below to access the results of our exclusive survey of top family lawyers What do the top family lawyers think about the state of high-value …
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The best family law barristers for high-net-worth clients
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How Kim Kardashian’s divorce lawyer Laura Wasser works her magic
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To the victor, the spoils: When UHNW divorce becomes a battle, this is how top lawyers win
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Which US cities have seen the biggest growth in prime property prices?
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Why Boss & Co’s first new gun in more than a century is worth the wait
London gunmaker Boss & Co has produced its first new gun in more than 100 years. An ingenious feature makes it worth the wait The rarefied worl…
Human rights lawyer Karen Todner on her fight to overturn the conviction of trader Tom Hayes
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Why HNWs and family offices are seen as ‘attractive targets’ by cyber criminals
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Refinitiv launches wealth management platform
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Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, on her new podcast, how to use one’s title – and ‘things that go bump in the night’
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