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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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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’.

 

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18 Nov 2024 Bridging the wealth gap in giving – encouraging HNWIs to increase charitable contributions

The need for philanthropy in the UK has never been greater, Partner, Eleanor Sepanski and Associate, Sophie Harcourt discuss the need to unlock greater giving amongst HNWI in Philanthropy Impact magazine.

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21 Nov 2024 Emily Brand to speak at the TL4 HNW Divorce 4th Annual Flagship Conference

Emily will be speaking on a panel alongside Christopher Pocock KC (1KBW), Sital Fontenelle (Kingsley Napley) and Edward Floyd (Farrer & Co) where they will be looking at the latest developments in pre-nuptial agreements focusing on…

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15 Nov 2024 Celebrating our fifth year of partnership with Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

This week we hosted our annual Boodle Hatfield Printmaking Prizegiving evening. Celebrating our fifth year of partnership with

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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.