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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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11 Jul 2025 Boodle Hatfield wins distinguished Chambers High Net Worth Awards Residential Property Team of the Year 2025

We are proud to announce that Boodle Hatfield has been named 'Residential Property Team of the Year' at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025.

Collecting the prestigious accolade,

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10 Jul 2025 Will the Gateway Two building safety delays lead to more disputes?

Gateway Two delays are stalling higher-risk building projects by an average of 18–22 weeks, resulting in higher build costs than initially envisaged and potential significant financial losses due to the lack of use.

With the risk of further delays, spiralling costs and seemingly inevitable lengthy litigation, is it time to consider avoiding HRBs altogether?  Data from the British Property Federation suggests this may be the direction the sector is heading in, with a 14% decrease in homebuilding for Q1 2025.

Sarah Rock, Head of Construction, shares her thoughts in Building Magazine.

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10 Jul 2025 The Renters’ Rights Bill: Key implications for residential landlords and tenants

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2024, which is likely to gain Royal Assent by September 2025 for implementation by early 2026, will have a significant impact on the current assured shorthold tenancy regime for both landlords and tenants.

There will be a transitional period to allow landlords and tenants to familiarise themselves with the new legal framework, however once in effect, the changes will apply retrospectively, governing both existing assured shorthold tenancies and new tenancies.

Landlords and tenants under an assured shorthold tenancy should be mindful of key changes, taking steps in the immediate months to review the terms and current tenancy agreements likely to continue under the new tenancy regime.

Colin Young and Kellie Jones, Litigation Partners, and Kate Symons, Residential Property Senior Associate, outline key changes to the Bill in their article

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09 Jul 2025 How Middle Eastern family businesses are reshaping private equity The rise of strategic family capital

The role of private equity (PE) in the Middle East is undergoing a profound transformation. Historically characterised by opportunistic investments and external control,

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08 Jul 2025 Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners launches the STEP Responsible Stewardship Toolkit

STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, has today launched a Responsible Stewardship Toolkit, a platform designed to guide families, their advisers and trust and estate practitioners with tools to incorporate responsible stewardship principles in trusts, wills and powers of attorney. Clare Stirzaker, Private Wealth Partner, Emma Haley, Legal Director and Sophie Harcourt, Private Wealth Associate, contributed to the Toolkit, alongside industry experts across the wealth planning, fiduciary and philanthropic sectors.

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04 Jul 2025 Major Changes to the Skilled Worker Immigration Route

On 1 July 2025, the Government published their Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which will implement some of the key policies from their May 2025 White Paper on Immigration reform. The changes will

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03 Jul 2025 Saudi Arabia set to welcome a surge in millionaire migration

Recent forecasts suggest Saudi Arabia is poised for a dramatic increase in high-net-worth individual (HNWI) inflows. According to Henley & Partners, the Kingdom is set to attract 2,400 millionaires in 2025, an

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03 Jul 2025 UK Supreme Court divorce case sets precedent for dividing up assets – Emily Brand comments in the Financial Times

Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand comments in the Financial Times on UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Standish v Standish.  She describes the decision as a “victory for pragmatism”, while also noting the potential for ambiguity in the application of the decision in more complex future cases.

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02 Jul 2025 Boodle Hatfield announces record growth as revenue reaches £43m

Boodle Hatfield has unveiled its impressive financial results, as first reported by

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01 Jul 2025 Modernising wills – A significant step, but work is still to be done

In eprivateclient, Partner, Nicola Bushby explores the Law Commission’s Modernising Wills report, highlighting key proposals for reforming the law of wills, such as recognising electronic wills and adopting the test for capacity in lieu of the common law test. While progress is clear, concerns remain, especially around the rule revoking wills upon marriage.

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30 Jun 2025 William Rollin speaks at Trinity Bridge’s investment conference

This Wednesday at the TrinityBridge Investment Conference at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Partner William Rollin speaks on the topic of divorce risk, the basics of nuptial agreements, and case studies that bring these legal tools to life.

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30 Jun 2025 The new office normal: What occupiers want, and how managed offices help landlords deliver – David Rawlence comments in the Kitt report

Managed offices are becoming a core part of landlord strategy, especially for spaces under 10,000 sq. ft. In a report recently produced by managed office operator, Kitt, and featured in Estates Gazette, Partner, David Rawlence highlights how legal frameworks are evolving to simplify and streamline leases to balance the interests of landlords, tenants, and operators together under one agreement.

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26 Jun 2025 Why the UK remains a strategic destination for Middle Eastern investment

The UK continues to be a key destination for Middle Eastern investors, drawn by its legal certainty, stable economy, and strong education system. In London Arabia Magazine, Partners, Shaima Jillood and Reem Al-Jumaily explore how Middle Eastern investors are moving beyond real estate into technology, hospitality, and F&B – shaping multigenerational legacies.

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25 Jun 2025 The Building Safety Levy: Is the government kicking the can down the road (again)?

Delaying the Building Safety Levy by 18 months may offer temporary relief, but it does little to ease the wider pressures already burdening the housing sector. In Construction News, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock, highlights the significant cost and administrative challenges developers are facing – warning that the levy “provides yet another financial and administrative hurdle” and questioning how many will be willing to take on residential schemes in future.

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24 Jun 2025 Boodle Hatfield achieves dual shortlisting in the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards 2025

Boodle Hatfield has been named as a finalist in two categories in the STEP Private Client Awards 2025: 'Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)' and 'Family Business Advisory Practice

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24 Jun 2025 Why there is a wealth of opportunity for women – Emily Brand comments in Money Marketing

Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand comments in Money Marketing highlighting the vital role female financial advisers play in supporting women through complex life events as female wealth ownership continues to rise.

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24 Jun 2025 Long term residence and its importance for UK inheritance tax (IHT) purposes

Private Wealth Partners, Kyra Motley and Laurence Morgan explain the concept of long-term UK residence and its significance for UK inheritance tax (IHT) following the shift away from the domicile-based system, introducing new considerations for individuals and trustees.

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19 Jun 2025 Sarah Rock comments on the latest problems caused by the Building Safety Regulator and Gateway Two

Delays at Gateway Two of the Building Safety Act are creating major roadblocks for developers – with stalled schemes, falling investment, and widespread job losses. In Property Week, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock highlights the serious impact these delays are having on the housing crisis and the construction industry, calling for urgent reform, greater transparency, and more meaningful engagement from the Building Safety Regulator.

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18 Jun 2025 Navigating the legal landscape of distressed real estate purchases in England and Wales

Distressed real estate refers to property where the owner or developer is under financial pressure—often due to insolvency, administration, or enforcement – resulting in a need for a quick sale. These situations

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17 Jun 2025 UBS Global Family Office Report 2025: 10 key trends for UHNW families

UBS has released its much-anticipated Global Family Office Report 2025, offering insight into how some of the world’s most sophisticated wealth holders are adapting to a volatile