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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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08 Nov 2024 How did the Autumn Budget impact entrepreneurs?

Last week, we witnessed the first and long-awaited Budget speech by the Labour party's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. In a moment of history, she is also the first woman to hold the office in its 800

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31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Non-Domicile Taxation

Partner, Laurence Morgan and Legal Director, David Lingham outline the long-awaited details of the proposed changes to the “non-dom” regime that were  revealed as part of the Autumn Budget announced by Rachel Reeves on 30 October 2024.

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31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Business & Property Taxation

Partner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell detail the headline changes to business and property taxation announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Private Client Taxation

Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey and Legal Director, Emma Haley detail the headline changes to personal taxation announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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24 Oct 2024 A surrogate’s right to be involved in the child’s life? Where does Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption) leave us?

In Todays Family Lawyer, Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst and Associate, Pippa Cook consider the case of Re Z – a detailed examination of the complexities of the sensitive area of surrogacy law and the difficulty in determining an appropriate legal framework to protect the individuals involved including, most importantly, the child that is born from the process.

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21 Oct 2024 The rise of the part time office opens up a new frontier for market growth

In Workplace Insight, Partner, David Rawlence considers the legal considerations of part time office arrangements for occupiers, operators, landlords and investors.

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16 Oct 2024 Does your home or office refurbishment require an application to the Building Safety Regulator?

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is an independent body established under the Building Safety Act 2022 as the new Building Control Authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs). While the sector is widely aware of the requirement for BSR sign-off before the construction of new HRBs, property professionals and lay clients alike may be unaware that alterations made to existing HRBs (such as refurbishment works to an existing flat in an HRB) also require BSR approval. Partner, Sarah Rock and Trainee, Clemie Stent explain all.

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25 Oct 2024 The 100-Year-Old Founder CEO

On 25 October, Partner’s Hayden Bailey and Clare Stirzaker will lead a panel discussion at the 2024 FFI Global Conference exploring the challenges and opportunities of human longevity in reshaping succession planning for business families and how we must adapt the tools we use and advisory practices we employ to cater this paradigm shift in the working life of our client family members.

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01 Oct 2024 Tipping: New rules are now in place for employers

New UK legislation on tips came into effect on 1 October 2024, requiring employers to distribute tips fairly without deductions. Associate, Alex Martinelli highlights the key factors for distribution to ensure businesses comply and avoid legal risks.

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01 Oct 2024 Easing philanthropic misgivings: unlocking greater charitable giving

In Private Banker International, Partner, Eleanor Sepanski explores how philanthropy can be more effective and fulfilling for those looking to make a meaningful difference by overcoming common concerns to unlock greater charitable giving.

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24 Sep 2024 What might the Renters’ Rights Bill mean for landlords of existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies?

The Renters' Rights Bill 2024 published in September 2024 includes revisions to the Housing Act 1988 that, if passed in the current form, will have a significant impact on the current assured shorthold tenancy

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20 Sep 2024 Boodle Hatfield named ‘International Legal Team of the Year (midsize firm)’ for the third year at the STEP Awards 2024

Boodle Hatfield’s Private Wealth team has been awarded 'International Legal Team of the Year (midsize firm)' for the third year in a row at the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Awards

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19 Sep 2024 Out of Africa: Can I use the Ancestry Route to work, and then retire in the UK?

Partner, Zoe Jacob and Associate, Rhona Findley explore the fundamentals of the UK Ancestry visa – a popular visa route for African nationalities looking to relocate to the UK.

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17 Sep 2024 What does the new Renters’ Rights Bill mean for residential landlords?

The Government published its first major new bill last week in the form of the Renters' Rights Bill.

Time ran out for the Conservative Government's Renters' Reform Bill earlier this year, with

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24 Sep 2024 Clare Stirzaker speaks at the Jersey Finance Private Wealth Conference 2024

Clare will be joining an expert panel exploring how private wealth clients can navigate the challenges presented by geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty.

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18 Sep 2024 James Woods-Davison to speak at the ThoughtLeaders4 Contentious Trusts Next Gen Summit

Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison will be speaking at the Contentious Trusts Next Gen Summit on a panel looking into how trustees can manage their risks and liabilities alongside Aidan Briggs at New Square Chambers and Jemma Goddard at Stewarts.

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12 Sep 2024 The role wealth advisers can play in growing legacy giving

Against a backdrop of growing global wealth, an increasing number of geopolitical and environmental crises are leading to greater focus by wealth holders on ‘legacy’ and thinking more critically about the purpose

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10 Sep 2024 Will commonhold ever be commonplace?

The King's speech in July of this year included the announcement that the newly elected Labour Government will take steps to bring the "feudal leasehold system" to an end, "reinvigorating" commonhold through a

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09 Sep 2024 What is a civil partnership and how does it differ from marriage?

Civil partnerships were introduced in the UK back in 2005, before marriage was made available for same-sex and LGBTQ+ couples (which happened in England, Wales, and Scotland in 2014, and in Northern Ireland in

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05 Sep 2024 What does the Grenfell inquiry report mean for building safety regulations?

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry was created to examine the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower on the night of 14 June 2017. Yesterday saw the release of the second and final 1,700-page