Divorce costs hit finances beyond lawyer fees, says Octopus legal group Legal Divorce costs are financially draining for separating couples in the UK beyond just legal fees, according to a new report from Octopus-owned legal service, Amicable. The report, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults who have either divorced, separated, or dissolved a civil partnership over the last 10 years, found that almost 40 per cent said their [...]
Wealthy divorcees race to leave Britain before the Budget Opinion High net worth divorcees are rushing to relocate amid rumours of wealth taxes and a raid on international assets, but it’s more complicated than they think, says Sophie Chapman Conflict resolution is a growth area and England (London in particular) undoubtedly remains a magnet for wealthy international couples seeking to resolve their disputes. Recent decisions [...]
Mind the Split: London is the best city to be a divorce lawyer Legal London’s reputation as the divorce capital of the world looks set to grow after a recent court ruling paved the way for more foreign cases to be heard in the city. Litigation-focused law firm Stewarts has expanded its high-net-worth practice to meet rising demand for complex, high-value divorce work. High-profile, high-net-worth divorces collect media headlines [...]
Fraud litigation surges in UK as businesses fight back June 23, 2025 The number of fraud claims issued to the High Court has increased as 'fraud in society' has surged, forcing British businesses to fight back