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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...
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
In the Independent Schools Magazine, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob provides three simple steps Independent Schools can take to improve Home Office compliance.
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.
In the Financial Times, Head of Family Law, Emily Brand considers how a spouse can prove their partner is downplaying their investments.
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
After days of patriotic parties and parades the celebrations marking the coronation of King Charles II have come to a close. On Sunday evening, as night fell around Windsor Castle, audiences were awed by
Considering the long-lasting impact on victims emerging from abusive and coercive relationships, Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan highlights the implications of such ‘conducts’ on financial remedy proceedings on divorce.
The British Property Federation ( the "BPF") announced on 17 April they would merge with the UK PropTech Association (the "UKPA"), a clear signal to all stakeholders in the property industry that PropTech plays, and
With Smith v Ganning offering a reminder of the importance of executing a will properly, in Today’s Wills and Probate, Geoffrey Todd reinforces the perils of “DIY” wills.
When the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act (CRCA) 2022 came into force, it was hailed as a solution to the slew of commercial rent arrears issues brought about by the pandemic. One year since the act’s introduction, its use appears underwhelming on paper. Partner, Colin Young explains all in Property Week.
The promotions are indicative of the firm’s continued investment in future talent and growth of its well-regarded Corporate, Private Client and Tax, Real Estate and Family teams. The newly promoted Senior Associates are; Fred Clark (Corporate); Katherine Worrall (Real Estate); Katie Male (Family); and Michael Duffy (Private Client & Tax).
Leading private wealth law firm Boodle Hatfield, has promoted David Rawlence to Partner, with effect from 1 May 2023. David qualified as a real estate lawyer at Boodle Hatfield in 2016, having trained at the firm. He has built a significant reputation as a go to adviser for real estate acquisitions, disposals, financing and development as well as landlord and tenant work.
The Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa was introduced to provide a specific route of entry to the UK for those in the creative industries, coming to the UK for up to 12 months. This includes musicians, actors,
Later this week, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley will join an expert panel for the TrustConsult Group’s annual conference. Kyra will be discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by mobile entrepreneurs.
With the employee ownership trusts on the rise, Senior Associate, Charlie Hewlett outlines the five main conditions which must be satisfied for a shareholder to be eligible for the tax benefits of selling to an employee ownership trust and the risks business owners should be aware of.
In Entrepreneur Middle East, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley examines the UAE’s new legal framework – Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022 (or ‘FDL37/22’) – which aims to support the sustainability and growth in family-owned businesses.
Welcome to our NFT litigation roundup. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the topic of much debate and interest and the questions, legal issues and disputes around them continue to soar.
When faced with such a high
As corporate lawyers we are often asked what activity levels and deal flow are like. For individual firms it is, in truth, difficult to judge
The fourth and final season of Succession premiered this week on HBO. The series centres on the owners of a global media and entertainment conglomerate, who are fighting for control of the company amid
Earlier this month, we were delighted to host an unveiling for the print, Art can change the world (again), which we commissioned last year with the
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