Hilary Wilkinson

Stricter EU controls on the import of cultural goods are set to reshape the international art market ahead of Regulation 2019/880 coming into force in June 2025. Partner, Fred Clark and Trainee, Abi Meho explore the implications for art market participants—from heightened compliance demands to questions around provenance and personal liability.

Leading private wealth and real estate law firm, Boodle Hatfield, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Both Sophie and Fred trained and qualified at the firm through our graduate recruitment programme and have since built strong relationships and reputations in their respective Real Estate and Corporate & Arts markets.

Becoming a first-time investor in UK real estate is a multi-step process that requires a solid understanding of the legal, financial, and strategic considerations involved. To help navigate the process Charlie Hewlett, Sophie Henwood and Will Timbrell outline the key stages involved in acquiring your first investment property – from choosing the right investment vehicle to securing finance, understanding the legal timeline, and managing your property effectively.

For many family businesses, the ultimate goal is to preserve the legacy and pass the business down through generations. However, there may come a time when selling the business is the right decision for the family, as difficult as that often is. Partner, Charlie Hewlett details all in Family Business United.