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Boodle Hatfield has again been recognised for its excellence across core practice areas in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 UK, published in October 2025.
The firm has retained seven Tier 1 rankings in Agriculture and Estates (London...
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
Just under four weeks to go until the 2024 Budget. This year more than ever winners will quietly bank their gains, but losers may change their voting intentions. So what might the Chancellor do in this
Yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment on applications for financial relief in Potanina v Potanin, following an overseas divorce has been described as ‘long overdue’ and ‘a warning
Yesterday, the immigration minister, Tom Pursglove announced details of when the major changes to the Immigration Rules, announced on 4 December 2023, will come into force. This included the following key
The publication of further regulations last week marks the final steps required to introduce mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG). From 12 February 2024 most developers will need to provide a BNG of
Family Partner and Mediator, Katie O'Callaghan pens a letter to the Editor of The Financial Times on
Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey, speaks to the Tax Journal in a quick fire ’60 seconds with’ interview covering everything from recent stand out tax cases to what he wish he’d known at the start of his career.
Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker speaks to STEP about winning the Family Business Advisory Team of the Year award in 2023.
This week marks Family Mediation Week (22 – 26 January), an annual calendar event designed to raise awareness of family mediation and the benefits it can bring to separating couples and families.
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Tomorrow, Mark Lindley will join an expert panel for the STEP Cayman conference at the Ritz-Carlton hotel to discuss how to resolve issues caused by problematic trusts and structural vulnerabilities with the assistance of the court.
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