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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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19 Jul 2023 Qualified immunity: Lessons from the decision in Denaxe v Cooper & Anor

On 30 June 2023, judgment was handed down by the Court of Appeal in the matter of Denaxe Ltd v Cooper & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 752. The Court dismissed the appeal and, ultimately, upheld the decision of Mr

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17 Jul 2023 Overseas entities & the need to renew ROE status annually

Those Registered Overseas Entities (ROE) that were quick of the mark to register on or after 1 August 2022 will now be approaching 12 months from the date of their initial registration, triggering a 14 day period within which to renew their registration.

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17 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Developer Remediation Contract

The Developer Remediation Contract (DRC) was produced by the government last Summer and reflects the pledge made by 49 developers to commit to remediate life-critical fire safety works in buildings over 11 metres

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17 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Exclusivity Agreements

With demand for prime and super prime properties in London currently outstripping availability, we are seeing an increase in demand for our residential team to assist both buyer and seller clients to secure deals

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17 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Reforms for residential tenants

The Renters (Reform) Bill was published amid much fanfare in May of this year. Will the Bill live up to its billing as the ‘biggest shake-up of the private rental sector for 30 years’ comprising ‘a once in a

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14 Jul 2023 Increased visa fees to fund public sector pay

Yesterday's decision to increase public sector pay by 6% came at a very real cost to employers who are reliant on migrant workers. Those who employ Skilled Worker migrants often cover the Home Office fees associated

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14 Jul 2023 Boodle Hatfield advises Runway East on the joint venture agreement for its ninth site in Bloomsbury

Boodle Hatfield has advised flexible workspace operator, Runway East, on a landmark joint venture flex space transaction at 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1.

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12 Jul 2023 The Lessons in Legacy Podcast: Episode Two, In Conversation with Catherine Grum

In the second episode of The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Partner, Clare Stirzaker is joined by Catherine Grum, the founder of the Catherine Grum Consultancy. Together they look at

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12 Jul 2023 The Lessons in Legacy Podcast: Episode Two, In Conversation with Catherine Grum

In the second episode of The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Partner, Clare Stirzaker is joined by Catherine Grum, the founder of the Catherine Grum Consultancy. Together they look at what the term legacy means as advisors, the concept of purpose, the influence of philanthropy and the importance of legacy.

 

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07 Jul 2023 New recommendations for reform & development of the law on digital assets by the Law Commission

The Law Commission has published its long awaited final report on digital assets. The Law Commission was asked by the UK Government to review current law and consider reform relating to digital assets in March 2020.

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06 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Leasehold reform regains momentum

In our Spring Insight we reported on the announcement from Michael Gove, Secretary of State at the Department for

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06 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Building safety & the compulsory registration of high-rise buildings

The provisions of the Building Safety Act will have a significant impact on the construction and

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06 Jul 2023 Property Insights: Green lease provisions

Green lease clauses in some form or another have been included in commercial leases, albeit not necessarily commonplace, for some time following the initiatives of organisations such as the Better Building

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06 Jul 2023 Clamp down on corporate greenwashing underway

The International Sustainability Standards Board (the ISSB) has recently published a new set of standards designed to improve investors' trust and confidence in a company's sustainability

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05 Jul 2023 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – July 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.

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03 Jul 2023 Building Stones Database

Historic England have recently launched a new searchable online Building Stones Database which allows users to identify the regional character of building stones used in each county or area in England. The database

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03 Jul 2023 The Wealth Chat: What does good succession planning look like in practice?

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker is welcomed onto ‘The Wealth Chat’ podcast – a series hosted by SG Kleinwort Hambros looking at the importance of having a succession plan for family wealth to facilitate a smooth transition to future generations and avoid some of the pitfalls.

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29 Jun 2023 Mayfair Art Weekend returns this week for its tenth year!

Later this week sees the return of Mayfair Art Weekend for 2023! Mayfair Art Weekend is an annual festivity that champions the exceptional galleries residing in the

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27 Jun 2023 The rise in post-nuptial agreements – Emily Brand in Tatler

In Tatler, Partner and Head of Family & Divorce, Emily Brand, reflects on

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05 Jul 2023 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – July edition

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.