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12 Jun 2023 Young Londoners Use Art to Voice Climate Dreams on 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day

Boodle Hatfield is delighted to continue its support for the Young London Print Prize (YLPP), a competition run by Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair to inspire and showcase the work of young artists.

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15 Jun 2023 Boodle Hatfield welcomes leading Tax Partner, Andrew Loan

Andrea Zavos, Senior Partner says: “Andrew is a fantastic practitioner and we are delighted to welcome him to Boodle Hatfield. His arrival marks the firm’s third lateral hire this year and our fourth addition to the partnership following this year’s partner promotion. This growth reflects our continued commitment to build and invest in our key service lines. Our focus remains on meeting the ever-changing needs of our dynamic client base and providing the very best quality legal advice.”

 

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07 Jun 2023 A move towards leasehold reform?

In Estates Gazette, Partners Simon Kerrigan and Colin Young reflect on the publication of the Renters (Reform) Bill and indications that the long awaited plans for leasehold reform are now back on the government agenda.

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06 Jun 2023 Succession planning: cultural nuances & the next generation

Back in February, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker joined the Next Gen Talks podcast with

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06 Jun 2023 Promoting a Framework for Public Art Projects: Key Considerations for Embarking on or Participating in a Public Art Commission

Senior Associate, Fred Clark and Associate, Ruby Dyce aim to provide a model contractual structure to be considered when putting in place agreements for public art projects.

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02 Jun 2023 Renters bill brings changes to residential lettings market – Kellie Jones comments in Property Week

Litigation Partner, Kellie Jones provides commentary on an in-depth analysis piece on the Renters Reform Bill, which has sparked a fresh debate over how the balance between landlord and tenant should be struck.

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01 Jun 2023 The developer remediation contract is full of confusion

Construction Partner, Sarah Rock considers the lack of clarity on the developer remediation contracts, which has been causing confusion amongst developers looking at obligations involved in addressing the building safety crisis.

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26 May 2023 Biodiversity Net Gain: A Summary for Landowners and Developers

November 2023 will see the majority of planning permissions subjected to a condition that development is not to begin until a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted and approved by the local planning authority.

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26 May 2023 How risky is private debt? – Rahul Thakrar comments in The Times Raconteur ‘Future of Finance’ report

In the recently released Raconteur ‘Future of Finance’ report, Corporate Partner, Rahul Thakrar comments on the fast-growing alternative asset

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24 May 2023 We all experience anxiety in some capacity, but how can we further support one another in the workplace?

Last week marked Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual calendar event hosted by the charity, Mental Health Foundation, that aims to educate individuals and businesses

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24 May 2023 Some further progress on the Government plans to ‘abolish the feudal leasehold system’

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

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24 May 2023 Lessons in Legacy: Pride in Philanthropy

Yesterday evening, as part of our 'Lessons in Legacy' series, we were

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22 May 2023 Is the leaseholder or landlord responsible for repair of a door entry system? – Kellie Jones provides clarification in The Sunday Times

In the Sunday Times, Litigation Partner, Kellie Jones explains how the wording of a lease can determine the responsibilities of landlords on the repair of a door entry system.

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18 May 2023 National Bike to Work Day: How can commercial landlords adapt their properties to meet the demands of cyclists?

Friday 19 May marks 'National Bike to Work Day' an annual calendar event started in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists to promote the health benefits of cycling to work.

Over the last five years, we have

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17 May 2023 How to create a complaints procedure in an interior design practice

Construction Associate, Oliver Johnson writes for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) on why a complaints procedure is highly recommended for every interior design practice.

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17 May 2023 In a digital age, what value is a witness to a signature?

The current law: the need for a witness when signing a deed

Greater formalities apply to signing deeds compared to contracts. S1 Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989

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17 May 2023 Home Office Compliance for Independent Schools – Three Simple Steps You Can Take Now

In the Independent Schools Magazine, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob provides three simple steps Independent Schools can take to improve Home Office compliance.

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15 May 2023 Boodle Hatfield expands leading Private Wealth Disputes practice with the hire of Nicola Bushby

Boodle Hatfield has strengthened its Private Client & Tax department with the appointment of new partner, Nicola Bushby. Nicola joins the firm’s top-tier Private Wealth Disputes team from Irwin Mitchell and her arrival consolidates the firm’s reputation as one of the leading practices for high value, complex wealth disputes in the London market.

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11 May 2023 How can I prove my husband is downplaying his investments?

In the Financial Times, Head of Family Law, Emily Brand considers how a spouse can prove their partner is downplaying their investments.

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10 May 2023 Are the leasehold reforms speeding up?

Leasehold reform has been mooted for a number of years now and following the Law Commission's reports published in 2020, those advising clients on leasehold property have been waiting with baited breath to see if and