When families begin planning for the future, the discussion often starts: and unfortunately ends: with legal documents, tax structures, and asset protection. Don’t get me wrong, these are the essential “bones” of any succession plan. Without them, the skeleton collapses. But they are only part of a much larger, more complex picture.
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The global business landscape is transforming. Recent research from the Financial Times reveals that nearly 6,000 owners of high-growth businesses have relocated from the UK over the past two years, with Spain emerging as the second most popular destination after the UAE. Rather than viewing this as a trend defined by departure, it represents an
Tax experts are warning British people who fled Dubai following war in the Middle East that they could still face higher tax bills, despite an attempt by the United Arab Emirates to soothe concerns.
The FT reported this week that authorities in the UAE, which levies no personal taxes, had privately signalled they would allow
When Forbes magazine released its first global billionaires list in 1987, just 140 names appeared on it. The 2025 version featured more than 3,000 people, worth a collective $16tn.
Even allowing for factors such as the rise of China and over three decades of inflation, it is a staggering increase in both numbers and values
At first glance, crowdfunding may sound like a modern phenomenon powered by social networks and digital platforms. Yet, when we strip away the buzz and the neologisms, it becomes clear that crowdfunding is really a reinvigorated form of a very old practice: securing financial support from one’s community, friends and family to get an
For centuries, Colombian emeralds have been the ultimate symbol of status and beauty, adorning the crowns of royalty and the collections of the world’s most discerning connoisseurs. However, in recent years, we have seen a significant shift in how these stones are perceived. Beyond their aesthetic allure, fine Colombian emeralds are increasingly recognized as a
The introduction of a common law trust into the Spanish legal sphere creates an immediate and profound systemic friction. As we move through 2026, the interaction between Anglo-Saxon fiduciary structures and the Spanish Civil Law system remains one of the most complex areas of international private law. For the settlor, the trustee, or the beneficiary
Justice has always been represented as feminine. From Roman times to the present day, Justice has been depicted as a woman. This symbolic choice is neither accidental nor arbitrary. It reflects an idea that has endured for centuries: justice is associated with balance, moderation, fairness and restraint.
However, while justice
Understanding the rise of Spanish tax demands in the UK: legal and procedural considerations.
HMRC’s intensified enforcement of Spanish tax debts in the UK has become a pressing concern for British taxpayers.
Although the UK no longer participates in the EU’s mutual assistance in the recovery of debt (MARD) arrangement for post-Brexit liabilities, it still