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.
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Independent schools considering closure or diversification following the VAT changes must navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. In Education Property Magazine, Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the challenges schools, investors and developers face – from lease restrictions and covenants to planning constraints – and why there is rarely a straightforward solution. As she notes, every property requires a bespoke approach.
Determining a building’s height under the Building Safety Act is rarely as straightforward as it seems. In their article, Partner, Sarah Rock and Trainee, Rosie Culshaw unpack the complexities of measuring height and counting storeys, highlighting the grey areas that can leave developers, landlords and asset managers uncertain about whether a building falls within scope.
The National Housing Bank is being positioned as more than a large-scale funding initiative, with real potential to reshape how SMEs access development finance. In Inside Housing, Partner, Neil Biswas explores how the NHB’s structure provides accessible, flexible finance to help smaller housebuilders overcome barriers and bring forward more sites.
Partner, Sarah Rock joins the Upfront podcast by Football Ramble to share her insights on the future of women’s football infrastructure. From purpose-built stadiums to investment and training facilities, Sarah explores what is needed to support the next phase of the game’s growth and how to build the right foundations for the future.
As the UK approaches a £5.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, what does this really mean for families beyond financial planning? In Mayfair Times, Partners Hayden Bailey and Nicola Bushby reflect on the long-term nature of this shift and why, in practice, “the challenge is never just legal” when managing succession and disputes.
This week, Legal Director, Celia Lloyd Davidson will be speaking at the AIM Conference. She will deliver a session on ‘What museum professionals need to know about commercial contracts’, sharing practical guidance on key risks, red flags and sector-specific considerations. Drawing on her experience advising arts and heritage clients, as well as previously working within a national museum, Celia brings a distinctive and highly practical perspective.
Next week in Versailles, Partners, Clare Stirzaker, Emily Brand and Nicola Bushby will be speaking at the TL4 HNW Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum on 10–12 June. For its 3rd annual conference, Clare will join a panel discussion titled ‘The Global Race for Philanthropic Capital’ alongside Ed Powles and Joe Crome. Emily and Nicola will be joined by fellow speaker and host Rupert Ticehurst to discuss the panel ‘Stepmoms – Why do they have a bad reputation, and is conflict with children from a first marriage inevitable?’
In a recent Telegraph article exploring alternatives to buy-to-let investment, buy-to-let returns face are increasing pressure, with investors turning to English vineyards as an alternative. In this article, Partner and Head of Residential Property, Saskia Arthur comments on how improving UK climate conditions and rising demand for English wine are driving interest, though success requires a long-term, hands-on approach and diversified income streams.
Upwards-only rent reviews have long been a feature of institutional leases, but that may be about to change. In CoStar, Commercial Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood considers the implications of the proposed ban and whether, in a market already shifting towards shorter leases, the practical effect will be as significant as anticipated.
At Boodle Hatfield, we are committed to making a difference by shaping legacies towards a better future. We have a long history of charitable support and community engagement, particularly through our chosen Charity of the Year. As part of this commitment, we are proud to announce St Mungo’s as our Charity of the Year, a charity working primarily in London and other parts of England working to end homelessness and rebuild lives through street outreach, accommodation and specialist support.
Boodle Hatfield has announced revenue of £49.5m for the 2025/26 financial year, confirming a second consecutive year of double digit growth and continued momentum across the firm. The results reflect strong performance across all core practice areas, following a period of sustained expansion that has seen the firm achieve just under 70% growth over the past five years.
What does the proposed ban on upwards only rent reviews mean for landlords and tenants? Partners, David Rawlence and Sophie Henwood, and Senior Associate, Kate Symons explore the key changes introduced by the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, including when the ban will take effect, which leases it will apply to, how rent review provisions may need to be structured going forward, and the wider implications for lease negotiations and market practice.
Double taxation remains an unresolved issue for UK residents holding investments through US LLCs. Private Wealth Partners, Laurence Morgan and Dom Rothbarth, and Senior Associate, Marie McCallum outline how conflicting UK and US tax treatments can lead to unfair outcomes and the grounds for optimism.
Why are high net worth Americans increasingly looking to the UK for relocation and new opportunities? Following on from her insight in the Luxury Collective white paper, Partner and Head of Immigration, Zoe Jacob writes in WealthBriefing, exploring the key lifestyle, political and tax drivers behind this growing trend, alongside what it means for those considering short and long term moves.
What do the Earned Settlement proposals mean for tech talent and hiring strategy? Partner and Head of Immigration, Zoe Jacob and Associate, Clemmie Smith outline how the shift to a contribution‑based model could reshape settlement timelines, costs and recruitment planning for the tech sector.
Does retaining control really mean minority shareholders won’t change the way a business is run? In Accountancy Today, Private Wealth Senior Associate, James Woods‑Davison outlines five common misconceptions and explains how legal protections, governance, and dispute risks often challenge assumptions around control, confidentiality, and financial exposure once minority shareholders are introduced following the April 2026 BPR changes.
Tax Partner, Andrew Loan and Private Wealth Associate, Will Timbrell explore the realities behind owning a hobby farm and the tax considerations that often come with it.
As May fast approaches, landlords are facing one of the most significant shifts in the rental market in decades. The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce wide-ranging reforms, including changes to the assured shorthold tenancy regime and the introduction of a new assured periodic tenancy system. Partner, Colin Young and Senior Associate, Kate Symons outline the key changes and what they mean in practice.
In Startups Magazine, Private Wealth Partner, Dom Rothbarth considers why entrepreneurial ambition remains strong even as confidence in UK policy has weakened – and why certainty, more than generosity, is shaping where founders choose to invest, scale and build their businesses. He explores how tax, international mobility and long‑term policy direction are influencing these decisions.
A new disclosure regime that requires the disclosure of information contained in certain contractual control agreements is now partially in force. Details of the new regime were set out in Regulations published in March 2026 alongside non statutory Government Guidance. Whilst the new disclosure regime does not come fully into force until April 2027 interim reporting obligations to apply to new agreements entered into from 8 June 2026.
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