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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...
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.
Next week, Real Estate Partner, Simon Kerrigan, will be joining a distinguished panel of experts to explore the luxury property industry’s trajectory for the upcoming year.
January is often considered the most popular month for couples to start divorce proceedings, the hangover from the often-stressful festive period in full-throttle mixed with ambitions to kick-start the new year with
An increase in predatory marriages has now attracted the scrutiny of the Law Commission, which is setting its sights on potential loopholes in the law being exploited by so-called predators. In Todays Wills & Probate, Partner, Nicola Bushby outlines how we must be vigilant to protect the elderly and vulnerable but doing away with spousal rights will not get to the root of predatory marriages.
Partner, Simon Kerrigan and Senior Associate, Kate Symons round up on the developments in residential property law.
In New Start Magazine, Real Estate Partner, David Rawlence and Natasha Guerra, CEO of Runway East – a B Corp certified business – explore the importance of taking environmental accountability.
On 29 November 2023 the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. The judgment confirmed that the courts do
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