Jo Cooley

Planning for an artist’s legacy involves more than just inheritance – it’s about preserving creative identity while providing for loved ones. In the Christie’s Bulletin, Senior Associate, Alice Julian, explores the complexities of managing an Artistic Estate, from copyright and resale rights to tax strategy and charitable foundations.

This Friday at the ‘The Trusted World Congress Summit’ in London, Partner, Zoe Jacob sits on the ‘Building Long-Term Success for Global Creators’ panel to explore the shifting commercial and legal dynamics shaping how influencers and content creators are represented today. In particular, Zoe will explore the immigration challenges faced as creators expand internationally.

This Friday at the Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in Paris, Partner, Clare Stirzaker joins retired tax lawyer, Matthew Hutton to speak on the topic of “Getting your Affairs in Order”, focusing on relationships and records.

Changes to the “non-dom” regime which took effect from 6 April 2025 will significantly impact African individuals relocating to or already living in the UK. In the fourth instalment of our ‘Out of Africa’ series, Partner, Julie Howard and Associate, Annabella King explore how families and individuals can navigate the new rules – including the favourable four-year FIG regime and transitional reliefs – and highlight the importance of careful pre-arrival and ongoing planning.