21/11/2023
Our specialists in family law, Simon Beccle and Charlotte Skea-Strachan from the leading London Family department at Payne Hicks Beach, describe a recent case in which a former husband was ordered to pay a lump sum of £314,500 to his former wife, after which his spousal maintenance obligations would come to an end. They give advice to those finding themselves in a similar position.
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5/11/2023
Nicola was one of the world's top three day event riders who has won numerous medals for Great Britain at Olympics Games, World and European Championships, including becoming European Champion in 2021. Nicola suffered a horrendous, career ending fall at Badminton in 2022 and is on a long and arduous road to recovery. Nicola is an inspiration to us all, her competitive spirit, positivity and determination is unbelievable and is playing a huge part in helping her regain her mobility and make the most of her life now, as it's taken a new direction.
2/11/2023
Jude Kereama is Executive Chef and owner of award winning Cornish restaurants Kota and Kota Kai, both in the most Southern port of the United Kingdom,Porthleven. Originally from New Zealand, Jude has lived in England for the last 27 years and has established himself as a stalwart of the Cornish food scene. Jude has competed four times on the Great British Menu, representing the South West of England. His last effort culminating in Jude cooking at the Banquet for Invention and Innovation in Great Britain.
27/10/2023
Here is some helpful information for parents of school-age children who might be separated or divorced and not agreeing on their child's next step in education.
8/10/2023
I thought I would share with you something that happened to me a few weeks ago, in the hope this might prevent any of you from being taken complete advantage of.
9/09/2023
Ben is the brains behind the world's largest children's choir concerts in the world. Over 2 million children have taken part in a Young Voices concert around the world where they have performed in the largest arenas including the O2.
6/09/2023
Simon has been President, International, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group since 2020. Responsible for the record company’s operations outside the US and UK, he has his finger on the pulse of music scenes from Korea’s K-Pop to Africa’s Amapiano. He frequently travels to different markets around the world, so there really is no typical day in the office, but here he shares what he does when working in London…
25/06/2023
Hear about how to get your business on track for success. A great business adviser and mentor, Ed Wood, is very experienced in many areas of running your own company.
Beth is CEO of the hugely popular clothing brand, Jigsaw. Beth tells me about how her passion for fashion from the age of 15 led her to where she is today.
I had a chat with David, whose infectious enthusiasm and passion for Cornbury Park Horse trials and the wider sport of eventing really shines through.
21/06/2023
Grapevine member, Will Christie, talks us through his typical day of being a superyacht broker - from the children's school drop-off (and dogs dropping's!) through to his jet-set travel and multi-million Pound deals; it's all here!
21/05/2023
A little round -up and a few pics from our drinks reception at Badminton Horse Trials - May 2023
18/05/2023
I had a lovely chat with one of Britain's best-selling and most-loved childrens' authurs, Jacky Wilson recently, ahead of the launch of her new book, 'The Magic Faraway Tree - a New Adventure.'
Rupert George is a broker for upmarket bookmaker, Fitzdares. He tells us about his typical day and the in's and outs of being a bookmaker.
A chat and a bit of a demo with the man behind gentlemen's top hat, racing and menswear outfitter, Oliver Brown. Kristian tells us a bit about his wonderful top hats, how there're made, how to wear then and more importantly how not to wear them(!) ahead of Royal Ascot.
11/05/2023
As the dust (well mud!) settles after 2023’s Badminton Horse Trials, I’m reflecting on what a journey it has been! From the moment the riders and horses arrived, with the wet spring and pretty unfavourable forecast, it was clear that this was going to be a tough one.
3/05/2023
I woke up this morning and had an urge to put down in writing a bit about How all the riders, owners and connections of these Badminton horses will be feeling as the doors open for this iconic 5*
12/04/2023
When Panda kindly asked me to write an article for the series “A Day In The Life…” for Grapevine I gave great consideration to what day could possibly give accurate insight and embody all the emotions and experiences that I feel as a sport horse team veterinarian….Then it came to me, of course, Badminton cross country day!
11/04/2023
As the 2023 event season is now in full swing with Badminton Horse Trials in just under three weeks time, I had a great chat with this extraordinary couple who continue to dominate the leaderboard of the world's top International three day events.
3/04/2023
Do you know how to do the Heimlich manoeuvre? We all need to know exactly what to do as choking happens & can end badly in a surprising number of people. I feel lucky my husband survived to tell the tale.
