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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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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

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05 Sep 2024 Navigating the Building Safety Act: a guide to compliance and risk management

In Property Reporter, Partner and Head of Construction Sarah Rock, explores what property owners need to know about the Building Safety Act.

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05 Sep 2024 Julie Howard speaks at The Tax Faculty Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors conference

Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard will be speaking at the 8th Annual Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors conference on 5 September. Julie will present a “Spotlight on the UK: Changes to the Taxation of Non-Domiciled Individuals – Issues for South Africans”, focusing on critical tax changes impacting UK-connected clients. This session will be particularly valuable for South African advisors offering cross-border advice.

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28 Aug 2024 The impact of the UK’s changing non-dom landscape on wealthy Africans

In Professional Wealth Management, Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard explores the impact of the changing non-dom regime on African individuals & businesses and how greater clarity in needed in the upcoming Budget.

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19 Aug 2024 Managing Constant Threats Family Businesses Face in Kenya

In Business Today, Partner, Kyra Motley and Trainee, Aakash Mohindra consider how to mitigate against the threats of inadequate governance and poor succession planning in family businesses in Africa.

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21 Aug 2024 Reinventing Tradition: A new era of succession planning

In PrimeResi, Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey explains how prime residential estates are radically evolving amid the great boomer wealth transfer.

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23 Aug 2024 James Woods-Davison speaks at the ThoughtLeaders4 & ContTrA event on ‘Investments & ESG’

Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison is speaking at the 4th annual ThoughtLeaders4 & ConTrA Private Client Summer School: ‘Ultimate Insider’s Guide to All Things Private Client’, taking place at Downing College, Cambridge on 21 – 23 August.

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19 Aug 2024 Is my spouse entitled to my pension on divorce?

The English court has wide powers to deal with assets on divorce. That includes the ability to order one spouse to transfer a proportion of their pension to the other spouse. This power applies to most UK pensions,

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19 Aug 2024 Boodle Hatfield advises The Drayton on its latest private office site in Hanover Square

Boodle Hatfield has advised members club and private office provider, The Drayton, on their latest office site, 15 Hanover Square London W1.