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.
The November Budget was something of a mixed bag for entrepreneurs – some good and some bad. Following a plethora of pre-Budget rumours, some of the most important developments were measures which did not in fact happen - there were no...
This episode delves deeper into the topic of philanthropy and its growing role in the creation of a meaningful legacy amongst individuals and families.
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.
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
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.
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.
Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey pens a letter to the Editor of Spears Magazine highlighting how founders of family businesses can often leave succession planning too
Family courts in England and Wales are less concerned with where you were married, but rather where you (and your spouse) live and where you are domiciled.
In order to apply for a divorce in England you need to
Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison is speaking at the ThoughtLeaders4 & ConTrA Private Client Summer School: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide, taking place at Downing College, Cambridge on 30 August – 1 September 2023.
In the Financial Times, Partner and Head of Family & Divorce, Emily Brand comments on the announcement earlier this year that the Law Commission will be reviewing the way in which a couple’s
The Lessons in Legacy podcast that breaks down some of the themes that are now front of mind for those responsible for family wealth and explores what legacy means to families and individuals in the 21st century.
In Property Week, Runway East’s CEO, Natasha Guerra and Boodle Hatfield’s Real Estate Partner, David Rawlence look at whether B Corps are the secret weapon for landlords’ serviced office portfolios.
Many divorces dealt with in England and Wales involve significant assets located overseas. In order to achieve a fair outcome, it is important to ascertain what those assets are and their value. This is not
In Tatler, Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey looks at how
In the third episode of The Lessons in Legacy Podcast, Partner, Clare Stirzaker is joined by Maria Villax, Head of Family Governance and Solutions at the Bedrock Group. Together they discuss the intangible value of legacy, how family governance tools work with a family constitution and the importance of encapsulating and defining what a family is about.
It can be difficult enough for separated parents to navigate the challenges of co-parenting at the best of times; however when one parent makes the decision to relocate overseas with the children it can result in a
In The Times, Private Wealth Disputes Partner,
The Home Office announced a series of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme on 17 July 2023, which will take effect in September 2023. These include a 2 year extension of leave for holders of Pre-Settled Status and
Each summer we welcome six students to join us for a two-week period for our Vacation Scheme. The annual event enables the candidates to get an insight into working at Boodle Hatfield and gauge what a training
Boodle Hatfield continued its trajectory of profitable growth by announcing that fee income during the 2022-23 financial year rose from £30.7m to £32.5m.
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