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The leading law firm for successful individuals, their private capital and
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ABOLISHING THE UK NON-DOM REGIME



What are your options now?

Read our resources to help you navigate through this challenging time and learn
more about the changes announced in the Spring Budget.

UK non-dom resources


CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT (CTA)



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IN YOUR CORNER, WHEN IT REALLY COUNTS



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BACKING INNOVATION

Where private capital and powerful ideas meet

Whether you are an investor, founder, business leader or philanthropic
foundation, our role is to help you realize your ambitions and shape your
long-term strategy.

We'll provide commercial and robust legal advice at every step.

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People. Purpose. Progress.

The most powerful forces for change come from rethinking. Without challenging
the status quo we can't hope for change in business, in our communities or
society at large. Creativity and innovation has never been more important. Who
will lead the change and who will back it? 

We're getting behind some of the founders and innovators who are changing our
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Navigating change. Building legacies. Global advice.

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the future. Each family has its own needs and in a fast-changing world, with
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all of the risks and complexities.  With the right guidance, planning for
tomorrow can deliver long term protection.

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Exploring stories of success with the Financial Times

Defining moments see leading founders and CEOs share the events and influences
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What does it take to be successful and how do we navigate key moments in our
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Mir, talks to business leaders and industry innovators about the crucial moments
of their lives and careers.

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THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE

Covid-19 has proven to be the catalyst to accelerate profound change in the way
we live our lives and use our buildings. This change was already happening, but
slowly, and it was difficult to see how it might ultimately change the buildings
around us. Together with a range industry professionals, we share our unique
insights on the issues shaping our work, home and social lives.

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YOUR WILL, YOUR LEGACY

Demystifying the process of creating a Will – all your questions answered in our
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Your Will, your legacy


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MARIELLA FROSTRUP ON #MODERNRELATIONSHIPS

Mariella Frostrup hosts our podcast series that looks at the shape of modern
relationships in the UK, and discusses a range of approaches to help you when
things get tricky. To help protect your home and finances. To have better, more
constructive arguments. To manage the process of separation successfully. Each
episode draws on the experience of our family law team and independent
professionals to create a guidebook to love, life and law.

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