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Britain’s court of appeal has ruled that a prenuptial agreement made overseas is still valid in Britain, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for those going through divorce.

In a high-profile case involving a German heiress who was married to a French investment banker, the three-judge panel ruled yesterday that the agreement, signed in Germany before the couple married in London, was valid under English law.