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 to have been recognised in the 2026 eprivateclient ‘Top Family Law Firms’, the annual listing celebrating leading family law advisers across the UK.
The Government has once again turned its attention to non-compete clauses, announcing plans to reform their use in employment contracts. While the aim is to support innovation and make it easier for start-ups and scale-ups to attract talent, the detail remains unclear. As past attempts at reform have shown, there can be a long road between consultation, policy announcements and legislation. Employment Partner, Tom McLaughlin explores what has been proposed so far, the history of previous reform efforts, and the potential implications for employers if changes do move forward.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) continues to reshape the UK corporate landscape. One of the most significant changes, which has received relatively little attention, is
In the Tax Journal, Dom Rothbarth, Private Wealth Partner, examines the Government’s potential options for raising revenue through the taxation of wealth ahead of Budget 2026.
Boodle Hatfield has announced a new partnership with the Young Vic, one of the UK’s most innovative and acclaimed theatres
The recent coverage surrounding Sir Ranulph Fiennes has shone a spotlight on complex questions of mental capacity, personal autonomy and deprivation of liberty. Nicola Bushby and Alex Gamble examine what the law says about Lasting Powers of Attorney, who can make decisions when capacity is lost, and the role of the Court of Protection in resolving disputes.
Sophie Henwood, Real Estate Partner, writes in Building Magazine about the government’s proposed Nature Restoration Fund and whether it could provide a practical route for developers to meet environmental obligations while helping to accelerate development.
We are pleased to have advised Millemont Capital Partners on a series of significant UK hotel acquisitions completed in 2026, including the acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre and the acquisition and financing of the Crowne Plaza Marlow Hotel and Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel.
Across Britain, an intriguing social reversal is emerging. Legal marriages are quietly declining, while glamorous weddings in spectacular locations are booming.
What role can tax planning play in supporting the UK’s cultural institutions? In an article for Accounting and Business, Private Wealth Partner, Natasha Hassall discusses how schemes such as the Cultural Gifts scheme and Acceptance in Lieu can encourage philanthropy, helping culturally significant assets find a home in public collections while supporting effective estate planning.
Employment Partner, Tom McLaughlin recently chaired an Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) seminar exploring employment disputes in the Middle East, an area of increasing interest to English employment lawyers.
In the Solicitors Journal, Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan examines a recent Supreme Court ruling that provides important guidance on the role of children’s views in international child abduction cases.
In Forbes Africa, Partner, Julie Howard highlights the growing importance of succession planning as significant first-generation wealth approaches transfer to the next generation.
We are thrilled to welcome Tom McLaughlin as a Partner in our Employment team. Tom has a strong track record advising employees, employers and partnerships on a wide range of workplace issues, with particular expertise in senior executive disputes, restrictive covenants, business protection matters and complex employment litigation.
The latest heist, which took place in the early hours of 8 September, saw thieves break into the museum on the French Riviera and steal artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, prompting a major police investigation and renewed discussion around art crime, provenance and museum security.
Women’s football is entering an exciting new era of growth and investment. In her article for City AM, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock explores how growing attendances, enhanced matchday experiences, family-focused hospitality and investment in facilities could help drive the Women’s Super League’s next phase of growth.
The Building Safety Levy comes into force on 1 October 2026, but what is it and what is it designed to achieve? Introduced under The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025, the levy will apply to eligible residential and purpose-built student accommodation developments where a building control application is submitted after 1 October 2026. It is expected to raise £3 billion over the next decade, helping to fund essential remediation works to address existing building safety issues.
In FT Adviser, Partner, Clare Stirzaker and Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane, alongside Rebecca Reading of Lewis Golden, explore why family investment companies (FICs) continue to gain traction as a succession planning tool and consider the practical issues families may face after they are established.
In Financial Reporter, Partner, Emily Brand examines the Government’s proposed reforms to cohabitation law and what they could mean for financial advisers and their clients. The article examines the potential impact on financial planning, inheritance and estate planning, and highlights the importance of reviewing arrangements in anticipation of possible legal change.
In eprivateclient, Partner, William Rollin discusses the UK Government’s proposed reforms for cohabiting couples and the wider implications for those advising individuals and families. As the legal landscape for unmarried couples looks set to evolve, William outlines the key proposals and explores how advisers can help clients prepare for potential change.
