<br />
VERSAILLES 2.0<br />
The owners of the largest house<br />
in America give a candid and<br />
hilarious interview<br />
EXIT THE DRAGON<br />
Why can't Western banks keep<br />
up with China's wealthy?<br />
FAMILY LAW<br />
INDEX<br />
The 25 solicitors<br />
you want on<br />
your side<br />
Issue 32<br />
£25<br />
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