Ultra High Net Worth & High Net Worth Individuals
Your experts
Wealthy individuals need to balance the demands of business, investment and protecting their wealth at all times and often in the public eye.
Having an expert to guide you through the complexities of the legal landscape and the practical decisions you need to make is highly valuable – this frees you up to focus on your family, your business ideas and the future. At any one time, you may be considering succession planning; reputation management; relocating to the UK; buying a home or establishing a charity to give something back to the community.
Across the world, we are trusted to support and guide our clients in:
- Tax and succession planning for UK and international families
- Changes in political economic climate which impact on plans
- Investing in assets, from property to luxury commodities
- Resolving disputes on personal, business or property issues
- Divorce and nuptial protection
- Philanthropic giving
- Setting up, running or exiting business ventures
At Boodle Hatfield, we have been advising wealthy and successful individuals for centuries and will work with you to deliver practical and innovative advice to enable you to achieve your ambitions.
Recommended reading
What makes a Private Financial Dispute Resolution (PFDR) hearing such an effective and flexible way to settle financial matters? Family Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst, explains PFDR and outlines how preparation, clear communication and a tailored approach can help clients navigate the process confidently without proceeding to a final court hearing.
Read more 2 min read 09 Oct 2025 Standish v Standish: where does the Supreme Court stand?What does the Supreme Court’s ruling in Standish v Standish mean for tax planning and the treatment of inter-spousal transfers? In STEP Journal, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand, analyses how the judgment confirms that assets transferred between spouses for tax efficiency are unlikely to be treated as matrimonial property. The decision offers reassurance to both family and tax practitioners and emphasises the importance of maintaining clear documentation to protect non-matrimonial assets.
Read more 2 min read 24 Sep 2025 Katie O’Callaghan speaks at the 5th Family Business Disputes Forum 2025Family businesses face unique challenges when dealing with divorce. Family Partner and Mediator, Katie O’Callaghan will offer her insights at the Family Business Disputes Forum 2025. She will be joined by Frederick Tatham, Paul Hardman and Camilla Baldwin to discuss strategies to safeguard businesses, navigate divorce without disruption and share practical lessons from real-life cases.
Read more 7 min read 04 Sep 2025 Advising families: Reflections from the STEP Family Businesses book launchBack in June, we celebrated the launch of the STEP Business Families and Family Businesses Handbook with a distinguished panel of advisers and family business experts. The evening explored the evolving challenges of advising family businesses, from succession planning and governance to the human and interpersonal dynamics that shape long-term success.
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