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...
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
Partner, Hayden Bailey TEP, speaks to STEP about winning the International Legal Team of the Year award in 2022.
Will the new gateway 25 assist in cases of cryptocurrency or NFT fraud – Litigation Partner, Kellie Jones explains all.
Our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.
We consider the implication the Register of Overseas Entities
The unique dynamics of family-run businesses can be their greatest asset in times of market turbulence, however, as made clear in HBO’s Succession, these dynamics bring equally unique challenges. To ensure they are best set to tackle future challenges, family-run enterprises must tread a careful path, harnessing their legacy as they evolve for shifting markets to come. Partner, Clare Stirzaker explains all.
The government has launched a proposal to mandate mediation for separating families with an overall aim to protect children from the damaging impact of bitter courtroom
The latest amendments to the Immigration Rules are due to come into force on different dates starting from 12 April 2023. The Statement of Changes which announced the same, numbered 188 pages in
It cannot be overstated how outdated and antiquated current laws surrounding surrogacy are. Written nearly 40 years ago, the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 was introduced at a time when surrogacy was extremely rare,
Real Estate Finance Partner, Jonathan Hyndman joined The Rengen Roundtable podcast. In the episode, Jonathan joins Iestyn Lewis, Peter James (Iesis Group), Craig Silver (Close Brothers) and George Cardale (Savills) to discuss the current state of the property market and sustainability challenges.
ESG credentials are now central to commercial viability across the office market. In Institutional Real Estate Europe, Senior Associate, David Rawlence and Beth Hampson consider the benefits of service office which can bolster landlords’ portfolios and reporting, and also help enhance tenants’ own sustainability governance.
In SME Magazine, Corporate & Commercial Partner, Richard Beavan outlines 6 lessons all businesses striving for growth under the current challenging economic conditions can learn from family businesses.
Later this week, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker will join an expert panel hosted by the IFB, exploring whether family businesses can carve a different trajectory, and offer a more principles-based approach to responsible business that others can learn from.
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