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.
We are delighted that Boodle Hatfield has been named ‘Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year’ in the mid-size firm category at the STEP Private Client Awards.
Mark Lindley and James Woods-Davison collected the award at the...
Using trusts as part of the ownership strategy for family businesses can enable succession planning while providing flexibility, asset protection and an ability to keep the voting block held together by trustees. In the Tax Journal, Partner, Hayden Bailey clarifies when and how trusts are likely to be appropriate for family businesses.
In Family Office Magazine, Partner, Zoe Jacob looks at the plethora of options available to HNW migrants wishing to capitalise on the UK’s attractiveness as a location for individuals and businesses from across the globe.
In a recent PWC Africa Family Business Survey, it is said that only 77% of family
Despite the UK backdrop not looking too promising at first glance, the super-prime property market has continued to flourish, especially in London. Partner and Head of Residential Property, Saskia Arthur, outlines what is behind the super-prime market’s resilience.
Last month, Residential Property Partner, Reem Al-Jumaily joined moderator Karen Howes of Taylor Howes Designs and panellists Mayssoun Habra of MH Global Wealth
Philanthropy plays a vital role in our society. As well as providing much needed funds to charities and not-for profit organisations, it enables individuals and families to have a values-based, positive impact on
We are delighted to announce a significant round of promotions with three new partners and four new senior associates. All promotions come into effect from 1 April 2024.
It is perhaps not surprising that many have lost track of quite where we are in terms of leasehold reform. In short, both the Freehold and Leasehold Reform Bill and the Renters (Reform) Bill are progressing
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.
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