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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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18 Oct 2023 Are we any closer to the long mooted Leasehold Reform?

I have long written about pending changes for landlords and leaseholders around leasehold enfranchisement (which you can catch up on 

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17 Oct 2023 Spilt decisions – Emily Brand’s letter to the editor

Partner, Arbitrator and Head of Family Law, Emily Brand pens a letter to the Editor of Spears Magazine

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12 Oct 2023 Would electronic wills do more harm than good for the vulnerable – Nicola Bushby in The Times

In The Times, Private Wealth Disputes Partner,

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11 Oct 2023 Is reform to common-law marriage on the horizon?

In a party conference in Liverpool yesterday, Labour have vowed to give unmarried cohabiting couples property rights in a move aiming to offer protection to lower-earning partners. Emily Thornberry, shadow

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11 Oct 2023 Rosie Adcock interviewed on BBC Radio 4 – Front Row Programme

Yesterday evening, Associate, Rosie Adcock appeared on BBC Radio 4, Front Row Programme discussing the topic of art theft and the Art Loss Register. Reporter, Carolyn Atkinson talks to Rosie about the new figures

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09 Oct 2023 How can landlords adapt their properties to meet the new electric car sales targets?

The Times has recently reported that “More than half of new cars sold in the UK will have

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09 Oct 2023 A Modern Family: an evening with Freehold & Jake and Hannah Graf MBE

Last week, Boodle Hatfield partnered with Freehold LGBT+ CIC – an inclusive network for property professionals who identify as LGBT+ - to host a very special evening with guest speakers Jake and Hannah Graf

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03 Oct 2023 The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Philanthropy Edition, In Conversation with Professor Beth Breeze

In the second episode of ‘The Philanthropy Edition’ Alberto Lidji and Clare Stirzaker are joined by Professor Beth Breeze. Together Alberto, Beth and Clare look at how, hand in hand, philanthropy can be done more effectively and at greater levels. They consider the concept of quantifying the impact of giving, the role of innovation in philanthropic capital and the idea that no philanthropist is an island – collaboration and partnerships are key.

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03 Oct 2023 Boodle Hatfield advises flexible office space specialists Canvas Offices on new 35,000 SQ FT location above Holborn Tube Station

Boodle Hatfield has advised fast-growing flexible office space provider, Canvas Offices on securing a long-term lease of 88 Kingsway, an ornate Victorian building above Holborn tube station.

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22 Sep 2023 Private debt funding in real estate: a new era?

In the dynamic world of real estate, the UK is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the rise of private debt. In Institutional Real Estate Europe, Partner, Rahul Thakrar details the shift in real estate financing, the challenges that are on the horizon and how to harness regulation to unlock transformative potential.

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21 Sep 2023 Starting out in Real Estate: Construction Lawyer

In EG's most recent Autumn Edition, their 'Starting out in Real Estate' segment profiles a range of real estate professionals working in different roles and sectors and at different stages of their career.

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29 Nov 2023 Governance Masterclass with Family Business UK

We are delighted that Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker will be joining Family Business UK for their Governance Masterclass on 29 November.

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20 Sep 2023 How can I stop my son investing his inheritance in crypto? – Hayden Bailey provides expert commentary in The Financial Times

Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey provides expert commentary in the Financial Times looking at the following

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18 Sep 2023 Boodle Hatfield advises Showpiece.com on the sale of shares in Banksy’s Valentine’s Day Mascara mural

Boodle Hatfield has advised online fractional ownership collectibles marketplace Showpiece.com, on the sale of shares in Banksy’s iconic Valentine’s Day Mascara mural in Margate, which has been valued at £6 million.

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13 Sep 2023 Unravelling the legal complexities of stolen artefacts

In ArtsProfessional, Rosie Adcock, Litigation Associate considers the legal position for those who have inadvertently purchased stolen artefacts.

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12 Sep 2023 The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Philanthropy Edition, In Conversation with Sarah Woolnough

This episode delves deeper into the topic of philanthropy and its growing role in the creation of a meaningful legacy amongst individuals and families.

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11 Sep 2023 The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Philanthropy Edition, In Conversation with Sarah Woolnough

In this episode, Alberto Lidji and Clare Stirzaker are joined by Sarah Woolnough. Sarah is the CEO of Asthma + Lung UK, a charity leading the fight to improve care and support for everyone with a lung condition. Together Alberto, Sarah and Clare look at the impact donations and supporters have on charities and the work undertaken to build personal relationships with philanthropists to build trust and ensure a mutual partnership is aligning with the objectives of both parties.

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04 Sep 2023 The family courts simply cannot adopt a ‘one size fits all’ policy in respect of parental alienation & domestic abuse cases

A BBC investigation published today revealed that five mothers have died after family courts allowed fathers accused of abuse to apply for contact with their children. Another study has revealed that 75 children have

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04 Sep 2023 Family businesses and turbulent economies – building on strengths

In turbulent economic times family-run businesses have shown their ability to often cope with economic ups and downs relatively well. In Family Business United, Senior Associate, Charlie Hewlett looks at the reasons behind the intrinsic resilience of family businesses and highlights the practical measures that should be considered in the current economic environment.

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04 Sep 2023 Zoe Jacob has been appointed as a member of the Law Society’s Immigration Law Committee

Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob has today been appointed as a member of the Law Society’s Immigration Law Committee where she will help shape Law Society policy on immigration related issues affecting the profession, access to justice and the rule of law – now and into the future.