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Rosie Schumm discusses the implications of the new divorce forms

Family partner, Rosie Schumm was interviewed by The Telegraph about the new divorce forms and shared her thoughts.

Jo Edwards and Dickon Ceadel write for Spear's on divorce in English and Scottish courts

Jo and Dickon wrote a piece for Spear's magazine offering a cross-border analysis and find that 'divorce tourism' from Scotland is here to stay.

Statistics reveal a rise in marriage and divorce for those aged over 65

Recent statistics published by the ONS show a significant increase in marriage and divorce rates for the over 65s, bucking recent trends in society as a whole.

Jo Edwards comments on the latest Family Court statistics for England and Wales

The latest Family Court quarterly statistics for England and Wales, for the period January to March 2017, revealed a rise in applications involving children and finances, causing longer waiting times for those needing to access the courts.

Statistics reveal a fall in numbers divorcing; Jo Edwards comments on the underlying trends

Head of Family, Jo Edwards provides insight into the latest divorce statistics published by the Office for National Statistics, which showed a marked decline.

What Incentives Are There to Offset Property Taxes on Historic Properties Outside London?

Every week, Mansion Global poses a question to tax lawyers specialising in real estate wealth. Private Client Partner, Catherine Hill answered the following question.

Are there any incentives to offset property taxes if I purchase a historic property outside of London?

Brexit-proofed? Construction contracts in a post-Brexit UK

Jamie Swan provides a practical guide to safeguarding construction contracts after Brexit in a recent Property Law Journal article.

Click here to read the article.

Rules of engagement: pre-nuptial agreements to preserve wealth

Family partner, Rosie Schumm, has published an article in Campden Family Business on the evolution of nuptial agreements.

'Short' marriage ruling departs from equal sharing principle

The Court of Appeal ruled in the case of Julie Therese Sharp v Robin Duncan Sharp, that the combination of factors - a short marriage, no children, dual incomes and separate finances - warranted departing from the equal sharing principle in the division of marital assets.

Patrick Harney quoted in The Lawyer

Head of Private Client, Patrick Harney was interviewed for The Lawyer article "Private client 2.0" which discussed the private client landscape from a legal perspective.