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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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24 Jan 2025 When philanthropy meets politics – Clare Stirzaker comments in eprivateclient

The intersection of philanthropy and politics has long been a topic of discussion, particularly as high net worth individuals and corporations increasingly appear to direct their resources toward addressing societal

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20 Jan 2025 What is a Family Office?

Family Offices are increasing in number and significance, with Deloitte estimating that Family Offices currently manage over £3 trillion in assets. The idea of a 'Family Office' is, however, one of those that gets

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17 Jan 2025 Updates to the Sponsor Licence Guidance – Bad News for Domestic Workers

On 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025, the Home Office updated the Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence guidance in

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16 Jan 2025 Boodle Hatfield shortlisted for ‘Gender Equality Initiative of the Year’ at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Boodle Hatfield has been shortlisted as a finalist in the highly competitive Gender Equality Initiative of the Year category at the Women and Diversity in Law

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15 Jan 2025 Should I stay in the UK under new non-dom rules?

In the Financial Times Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard, analyses the impact of the updated non-dom tax regime on those UK resident domiciled overseas.

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13 Jan 2025 Residential Evacuation Plans: New Draft Fire Safety Legislation Published by the Government

In December 2024, the Government published new draft legislation in the form of The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (the "Regulations"). The Regulations form the response to the

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09 Jan 2025 Navigating philanthropy in the Global South

Last year, we hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion looking at how philanthropists can navigate the Global South and have a big impact with their charitable giving. Hosted by Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker, the discussion was enriched with some leading philanthropy experts Clare Woodcraft, Jamie Fyleman, Jean Sattijo Tanudjojo, Kamal Munir, Dr Nitya Mohan Khemka and Sonal Shah. Where together, they explored case studies along with learnings from the new book ‘Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South’.

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02 Jan 2025 Does a clean break financial order mean that there is a clean break from further financial claims by my spouse?

Navigating family law can often feel overwhelming, with many myths and misconceptions clouding the process. Family law Partner, William Rollin explains whether a clean break financial order is a clean break from further financial claims by your ex.

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18 Dec 2024 A new chapter in financial remedies reform?

The Law Commission of England and Wales has today released their long-awaited scoping report examining the laws governing financial remedies on divorce and the dissolution of civil partnerships. While the report does

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13 Dec 2024 Gateway 2 Delays: A Barrier to Construction Efficiency?

Since its introduction in October 2023, the Gateway 2 process for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) has become a significant talking point in the construction sector. While the new system, overseen by the Building Safety

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11 Dec 2024 Is it right to think Prenups are legally binding on divorce?

Navigating family law can often feel overwhelming, with many myths and misconceptions clouding the process. Family law Partner, William Rollin explains whether prenups are legally binding on divorce.

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05 Dec 2024 The Budget’s impact on the hospitality sector

The UK hospitality sector has had a tough time in recent years, dealing with the fallout of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, and more recently, the cost-of-living crisis and greater energy costs.  In CLH news, Property Partner, Rajeev Joshi reflects on the impact of the Autumn Budget on the sector and looks at the longer term forecast.

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09 Dec 2024 Separating parents – navigating Christmas

Christmas can trigger a mixture of emotions, even more so for families navigating a parental separation. The competing pressures of maintaining stability for the children whilst facing an inevitable change in dynamic

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02 Dec 2024 Remember A Charity launches wealth adviser committee

Remember A Charity has announced it has set up a committee of wealth advisers to build expertise within the advisory profession and to champion and promote legacy giving amongst high-net-worth clients, where Clare Stirzaker assumes the role of Committee Chair.

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04 Dec 2024 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – Winter 2024 Edition

In this edition, our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.

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27 Nov 2024 Boodle Hatfield advises the L.A Mayer Museum for Islamic Art on the loan of Marie Antoinette’s jewelled watch

Boodle Hatfield has advised the L.A Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem on the loan of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s legendary Marie Antoinette timepiece to London’s Science Museum. This historic watch, celebrated as “the world’s most famed,” will feature in the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition, running from 12 December 2024 to 21 April 2025.

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27 Nov 2024 Hedge funds versus Private Equity: same “super profits”?

In the TL4 HNW Divorce Magazine, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand and Senior Associate, Katie Male look at how the notoriously tricky stakes in a hedge fund are valued in the context of divorce proceedings.

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25 Nov 2024 LAFRA is a rollercoaster

The latest development on leasehold legislation came on 21 November , when the Government issued a ministerial statement confirming its commitment to press ahead and implement the provisions contained in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 “as quickly as possible”. Partner, Simon Kerrigan details all.

 

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25 Nov 2024 The role of family businesses

Today marks the start of ‘Family Business Week’ – a week-long celebration highlighting the vital role family-owned businesses play in shaping and supporting their local communities, economy, and natural environment. Led by Family Business UK, the 4th annual celebration runs from 25 – 29 November and shines a light on the amazing work of family businesses and their leaders across the country, ensuring the contribution they make to our economy and communities is recognised and celebrated.

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21 Nov 2024 In Conversation With Clare Stirzaker, Neil Davy and Karen Greenshields

In this episode, Partner, Clare Stirzaker is joined by Karen Greenshields, Managing Director of Technical and Environmental Services at GAP Group and Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK to discuss the flexibility that being a family business provides in comparison to their public company counterparts and the importance of having ‘the right people on the bus and in right seats’.