Our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments, share their views on the impact of current affairs, and offer insights on issues that could impact you and your business.
We are delighted that Boodle Hatfield has been named ‘Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year’ in the mid-size firm category at the STEP Private Client Awards.
Mark Lindley and James Woods-Davison collected the award at the...
Last week, we hosted PAIAM at Boodle Hatfield for a lively panel exploring how philanthropy in the art market is evolving. Panellists from the V&A, The Twentieth and The Fine Art Group unpacked trends in ethical giving, climate-conscious support and the power of even modest contributions.
Family 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.
With the UK abolishing its non-dom regime in April 2025, other jurisdictions are implementing changes to their tax regimes with a view to attracting global wealth. Private Client Senior Associate, Clare Pooley, highlights why Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Spain and the UAE are emerging as key contendersand why Italy may be best placed to benefit.
Thinking about a residential build or renovation? Engaging a construction solicitor early can protect your investment, reduce risk, and help your project run smoothly from start to finish. Construction Partner, Sarah Rock, explains why obtaining legal guidance at the outset is essential to avoiding costly disputes and ensuring your contracts and consultant agreements work in your favour.
Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, is delighted to announce the arrival of Dom Rothbarth as a Partner in its Private Client and Tax team. Dom joins from Taylor
A corroded pipe in the riser bursts, flooding the basement. External cladding cracks from long-term thermal movement. Structural concrete begins to spall due to poor installation decades ago. These are expensive
Trustees of high-risk buildings could unexpectedly find themselves criminally liable as the Principal Accountable Person (PAP) if they are non-compliant with the Building Safety Act. Partners, Clare Stirzaker and Sarah Rock, and Trainee, Clemie Stent, explain the key duties and risks.
The introduction of VAT on private school fees has triggered a wave of independent school closures, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the real estate market. In Estates Gazette, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood highlights the key legal, planning and financial considerations investors must address when looking to repurpose these historic and architecturally significant properties.
Sarah Rock joins host Amelia Fletcher-Blackburn at Causeway Technologies on their Deconstructing Digital podcast, to explore the legal foundations of digital delivery, from BIM definitions and the Building Safety Act to the Golden Thread and beyond. Sarah shares practical insights on embedding enforceable digital requirements into contracts and navigating the legal and operational realities of digital construction, so critical data doesn’t go amiss.
Bloomberg last week reported that,
Senior Associate, Clare Pooley and Associate, Will Finnerty have been named as one of the 2025 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders. The annual list of leading young private client practitioners in the UK and Crown Dependencies recognises outstanding professionals and talent, highlighting their technical excellence and growing influence. This accolade affirms Clare and Will’s exceptional client service, commitment, and cross-border expertise.
Amid significant changes to inheritance tax on the horizon, many long-standing family business owners are reconsidering their future, with some being advised to sell their business or shift their base abroad in anticipation of reduced Business Property Relief (BPR). In a recent Telegraph article, Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey comments on the growing pressure facing UK family businesses, noting “there’s less desire to build a generational family business in the current climate.”
Back 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.
A recent Financial Times article highlighted a rise in interest from wealthy UAE residents in prime London residential property. Some commentators linked this trend to the introduction of the four-year foreign income
Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, has announced the arrival of two new Partners, welcoming Neil Biswas to its Real Estate team from Trowers & Hamlins and David Davies to its
Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard will be speaking at the 9th Annual Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors Conference on 3 September, presenting on ‘Regulatory Reform, Reporting, and Global Taxes’. This hybrid event, co-hosted by The Tax Faculty and Lucia De Klein Private Office, brings together leading professionals to explore the latest developments in global tax, wealth, and governance. Julie recently joined Lucia De Klein’s Trusted Advisors subscription platform, strengthening its global network of expert advisors in the Family Office space.
We have been advising the owners of rural and urban estates throughout our long history and are attuned to the multiple challenges owners face to run the estate effectively, from economic instability, the impact of
Boodle Hatfield has been named a finalist in the 'Children’s Law Team of the Year' category at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025.The Family Law Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and
Lease renewals can be a complex process, especially when the lease is contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood, has produced a short guide for new property investors, outlining key considerations for negotiating a renewal, for both landlords and tenants.
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