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Legal
June 3, 2025

The Standish Vs Standish Divorce Case – How Assets Are Treated

The case has raised the question as to what extent can property in financial remedy cases be

Legal
May 22, 2025

When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property?

This article considers the implications of a recent case considered by the UK Supreme Court in a

Compliance
May 13, 2025

Countries Of Money-Laundering Concern – America’s Ultimate List

Every year the US State Department fulfills its mandate to publish a report of “major money

Legal
May 7, 2025

Credit Suisse Services To Pay $511 Million, Resolve Legacy US Cross-Border Case

The announcement of an agreement with the US authorities on Monday was made by UBS, which bought

Legal
May 6, 2025

Credit Suisse Services To Pay $511 Million, Conclude Legacy US Cross-Border Issue

The announcement of an agreement with the US authorities yesterday was made by UBS, which bought

Legal
May 6, 2025

Credit Suisse Services To Pay $511 Million, Resolve Legacy US Cross-Border Issue

The announcement of an agreement with the US authorities yesterday was made by UBS, which bought

Legal
May 6, 2025

The Case For Pre-Nups, Post-Nups

This year marks the 15th anniversary of a landmark court case affecting pre- and post-nuptial

Legal
May 2, 2025

How And Why To Contest A Will

With wills proving to be sources of legal disputes among inheritors/non-inheritors, the author of

Compliance
April 29, 2025

Compliance Corner: Edward Jones, Bank Charter Application

The latest compliance news: regulatory developments, punishments, guidance, permissions, new

Compliance
April 16, 2025

Verifying Accredited Investor Status Under Updated Rules – A Fund Administrator's View

Changes to how US Accredited Investors can be certified will encourage, so the author says, more

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Legal
February 13, 2025

Full Disclosure – Information, Disclosure Requests In Onshore And Offshore Trusts

Partner and head of private wealth disputes at law firm Hugh James, Roman Kubiak, looks at the

Legal
February 3, 2025

Class Action Lawsuits Remain Large, Pipeline Strong – Global Study

Legal tussles over securities are important risks for banks and others to take into account because

Legal
January 27, 2025

Half A Century Of Legal Expertise – In Conversation With Druces' Roy Campbell

Working at the law firm for more than 50 years, and with roots in Italy as well as experience the

Compliance
January 23, 2025

A New Cybersecurity, Resilience Regime With Global Impact – DORA

New European Union legislation took effect this month that is designed to make financial

Legal
December 20, 2024

How New Legislation Will Help Victims Of Cryptocurrency Scams

A new bill before UK lawmakers is designed to end uncertainties over the status of digital assets

Legal
December 19, 2024

A New Dawn For Laws Governing Divorce Settlements

As the authors say, the main aim of a new report from the UK Law Commission is to balance personal

Legal
December 5, 2024

The Assisted Dying Bill – Lessons from Financial Abuse Claims

Financial abuse claims and contests around wills provide important lessons for legislators over the

Legal
December 3, 2024

BDB Pitmans Rebranded Under Broadfield Name

The law firm, formed out of a merger six years ago, is taking on a new name.

Legal
December 2, 2024

Switzerland's OAG Charges Lombard Odier, Former Employee With "Serious Money Laundering"

The Office of the Attorney General said the bank and its former employee are suspected of having

Legal
November 5, 2024

The Alain Delon Estate Case – Part 2

In this, the second of three articles, the lawyers examine what high net worth individuals and