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.
Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, has announced the arrival of two new Partners, welcoming Neil Biswas to its Real Estate team from Trowers & Hamlins and David Davies to its Corporate & Commercial team...
A common ground for contesting a will is mental capacity and it is often deployed by disinherited family members to set aside a will. In Professional Adviser, Private Wealth Disputes Partner, Nicola Bushby explains what the test for mental capacity is, how it works in practice, and why contemporaneous medical assessments are important.
A new requirement for companies to supply a registered email address ("REA"), otherwise known as an "appropriate email address", is now applicable to newly formed companies (being effective from 4 March 2024) and all
Employment Partner, Simon Gorham summarises the Government’s proposal on the reform to post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment.
Yesterday evening, we were delighted to host a provocative panel discussion exploring what motivates people in the modern day to enter into the legal union of marriage and whether we should continue to award a
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.
Boodle Hatfield has advised Skyports Infrastructure, the leading provider of infrastructure for the advanced air mobility industry, on an agreement with Bicester Motion to establish a passenger vertiport terminal, being the first in the UK.
Earlier today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt took to his feet to unveil his “budget for long term growth”. In his opening of his Autumn statement in November – see
A few weeks ago I provided some speculation (here) on what might be on the horizon in the 2024 Spring Budget.
Private Wealth Disputes Partner, Mark Lindley joins an expert panel for the ConTrA and Informa Connect conference in Budapest. His session will cover ‘How to win the unwinnable’, reflecting on what the process of litigation is about, what can go wrong, and how to run difficult litigation to achieve the best results for clients.
The concept of a "green lease" has been with us for some time now. At its most basic, a green lease follows the form of a standard commercial lease but includes clauses to encourage engagement and co-operation
Divorces granted in England and Wales reached their lowest level for 50 years, according to the latest statistics. There were 80,057 divorces granted in the two nations in 2022, according to the
Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, has revealed a new equal opportunity parental leave policy. The new policy is available to all employees and Partners across the firm and is believed to be a market first for an independent London law firm.
Partner, Nicola Bushby and Associate, Katherine Reed have secured a significant High Court victory in relation to the validity of a will, succeeding on three grounds.
In the STEP Journal, Partner, Nicola Bushby and Associate, Katherine Reed describe the tension between the Banks v Goodfellow and MCA 2005 tests when dealing with testamentary capacity cases and highlight that the only rational course is for the law to adopt one single test.
Boodle Hatfield, a leading private wealth and real estate law firm, announces today that Naomi Heathcote has joined the firm as a Partner within its highly regarded Real Estate practice. Naomi joins from Charles Russell Speechlys.
In the fifth and final episode of ‘The Philanthropy Edition’ Alberto Lidji and Clare Stirzaker are joined by Jake Hayman, a serial entrepreneur and experienced social sector consultant. Jake has been working with some of the most progressive wealth holders for the last 20 years and is currently writing a book on the topic. Together Alberto, Jake and Clare look at everything from taxes to misunderstandings around philanthropy and how wealth can be managed in a more equitable and just way
In Today’s Family Lawyer, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand reflects on the recent Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Potanina v Potanin – a case that centred on financial relief after an overseas divorce.
In a recent article in Euromoney looking at the growing focus on succession planning in the Middle East, Kyra Motley provides expert commentary in light of the new regulatory regime
In the STEP Journal, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob assesses UK HNW immigration options in a post-tier 1 (investor) visa landscape.
The Government has published a consultation Contractual Controls on Land on new regulations, currently in draft form, that will require the publication of information to provide greater transparency
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