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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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30 Apr 2025 Navigating Modern Relationships in a Changing World

Evolving family roles and shifting gender dynamics are reshaping everything from financial planning to parenting and separation. In The Dura Society, Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explores how the legal system must keep pace with the realities of modern relationships.

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29 Apr 2025 The clash between property investors and telecoms operators: Navigating the Electronic Communications Code

In Property Reporter, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the inevitable clash that is due to happen as a result of the Electronic Communications Code. Considering the growing demand for 5G, telecoms operators are in some friction with property investors on how to navigate these laws.

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29 Apr 2025 Boodle Hatfield secures shortlisting hat-trick in the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025

Boodle Hatfield has been named as a finalist in a trio of categories in the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025. The shortlist includes Private Client Team of the Year; Art Law Team of the

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28 Apr 2025 AI & Lawmaking in the UAE: A Bold Step Forward

In a recent article, the Financial Times highlighted the

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24 Apr 2025 What does HMRC’s consultation on APR and BPR tax changes reveal?

Inheritance tax reliefs on business and agricultural property are set to tighten significantly from April 2026, putting long-established family succession plans under pressure. In FT Adviser, Partner, Hayden Bailey, and Legal Director, Emma Haley, explore how families and UHNWIs can navigate these changes, and why now is the time to revisit wills and trust structures with trusted advisers.

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23 Apr 2025 When is a gift not a gift? In the divorce courts?

In eprivateclient, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand examines how the landmark case of Standish v Standish is set to test the boundaries between tax planning and family law.

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16 Apr 2025 Co-parenting at Easter – Emily Brand in Tatler

For HNWs who co-parent, Easter isn’t just about egg hunts and the perfect tablescape, it’s a minefield of legal intricacies, emotional stand-offs and transatlantic tugs-of-war over who gets the children when the

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16 Apr 2025 Legal update: what does the latest EU Q&A reveal about the New EU Import laws for cultural goods?

Stricter EU controls on the import of cultural goods are set to reshape the international art market ahead of Regulation 2019/880 coming into force in June 2025. Partner, Fred Clark and Trainee, Abi Meho explore the implications for art market participants—from heightened compliance demands to questions around provenance and personal liability.

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15 Apr 2025 But what about the kids? Challenges to bringing overseas nannies to the UK

Relocating UHNW families often rely on trusted childcare arrangements, but recent immigration changes have made it far harder to bring overseas nannies to the UK. In eprivateclient, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob and Associate, Rhona Findlay unpack the legal shifts and explain how families can still navigate the evolving system with early immigration advice. 

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11 Apr 2025 London’s attractiveness as a destination for HNWs – Zoe Jacob pens letter to the Editor

Partner and Head of Immigration, Zoe Jacob pens a letter to the Editor of The Times reinforcing London’s deserved reputation as a premier destination for the world’s wealthy.

Zoe's

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11 Apr 2025 How to protect your Skilled Worker status during redundancy

Layoffs in the tech sector can have serious immigration consequences for internationally mobile workers. In Computing, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob highlights the key steps tech employees on Skilled Worker visas should take if they lose their job and why planning ahead is essential to securing long-term stability in the UK.

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10 Apr 2025 Advisers assemble!

Family businesses are set to experience a serious knock-on effect from the policy changes introduced in the recent Autumn Budget. In Family Office Magazine, Partner, Hayden Bailey emphasises the important role that a trusted team of advisers plays in helping family businesses and UHNWIs navigate succession planning and prepare for what lies ahead.

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03 Apr 2025 What is a FIC?

FICs, or Family Investment Companies, are increasingly used by families as part of their wealth structuring. The term FIC is bandied around a lot within the industry and might suggest a complex legal beast. The term,

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03 Apr 2025 HNW Immigration – Addressing Clients’ Concerns

In the Family Wealth Report, Partner, Zoe Jacob tackles some frequently arisen questions around the topic of HNW Immigration and outlines ways in which a smooth migration process can be achieved.

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02 Apr 2025 Mixed-Use Property & SDLT: What You Need to Know

Partner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell discuss the effects that the abolition of ‘Multiple Dwelling Relief’ (MDR) for SDLT will have and making the distinction between residential, non-residential, and ‘mixed’ properties.

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01 Apr 2025 Boodle Hatfield announces promotions of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner

Leading private wealth and real estate law firm, Boodle Hatfield, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Both Sophie and Fred trained and qualified at the firm through our graduate recruitment programme and have since built strong relationships and reputations in their respective Real Estate and Corporate & Arts markets.

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28 Mar 2025 Women’s football – it is designed differently for a reason

The rapid revenue growth in women’s sports is enabling the investment into tailored facilities and innovative fan experiences. Partner and Head of Construction, Sarah Rock discusses how purpose-built football stadiums are reshaping women’s football in England by catering to the unique needs of players and fans, enabling the sport’s continued rise.

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25 Mar 2025 The Modern Landed Estate Podcast – How can an estate go about developing 100 houses?

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

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24 Mar 2025 Brace for change as the Renters’ Rights Bill takes further steps towards implementation

Much has been written about the Renters' Rights Bill and the considerable impact it will have on those letting residential property.  The Bill has made significant progress through Parliament, completing its

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24 Mar 2025 Confusion, courts & the search for certainty (but at what cost?)

In eprivateclient, Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst delves into the complexities of modern divorce law, societal changes, and the call for reform to achieve clarity and fairness.