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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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21 Nov 2022 1.8 million m2 of UK office floorspace taken out of use in the past year – equivalent to 248 football pitches

Real Estate Partner, David Rawlence highlights the significant amounts of office space being taken out use in the past year and suggests that commercial landlords should consider adapting their office space to meet changing demands from businesses.

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21 Nov 2022 The power play of love & the legacy of a family-owned business

This week marks 'Family Business Week' - a week-long celebration championing the central role family-owned businesses play in shaping and supporting their local

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17 Nov 2022 SEIS threshold increases survive the Autumn Statement

One of the less trumpeted announcements of September's "mini-budget" was the significant loosening of the rules relating to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). 

While most of the mini-budget

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17 Nov 2022 Autumn Statement 2022: the headlines

In a bid to address the repercussions of September's mini-budget and its subsequent (partial) reversal, earlier today Jeremy Hunt stood up to deliver his Autumn Statement, setting out to tackle inflation and "balance

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17 Nov 2022 What do we know globally about economic abuse in the context of intimate partner violence?

If a current or former partner has interfered with your finances or other economic resources in some way to limit your choices this may be economic abuse. Domestic abuse takes many forms and does not always involve

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14 Nov 2022 Leading construction lawyer, Sarah Rock joins Boodle Hatfield

Sarah Rock, a non-contentious construction and design lawyer has joined the Boodle Hatfield partnership. Sarah was previously at Fladgate LLP.

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14 Nov 2022 New report states that art and culture is key to the climate crisis

A new report published by a cross-sector coalition of business, arts and social sector organisations has stated that not just science, but culture, is key to climate action change.

The report, entitled

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11 Nov 2022 Dusting off the firm’s treasured archives dating back to 1722

Last month, as the sun fell behind St. Pauls, we hosted an internal history exhibition to continue our 300 year celebrations. 

During the evening we displayed some of the firm's treasured artefacts to

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10 Nov 2022 Non-UK entity lending take note!

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires overseas companies or entities owning or purchasing UK property to list their details on a public register. With this deadline fast approaching, Partner, Rahul Thakrar sets the pitfalls and issues that may arise for lenders and detail the actions that can be taken ahead of 31 January 2023.

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07 Nov 2022 National Fertility Awareness Week: Getting to grips with the surrogacy landscape

Last week marked National Fertility Awareness Week. Set up by Fertility Network UK, the week aims to make sure that the 3.5 million people in the UK facing fertility

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07 Nov 2022 Winners of the 2022 Young London Print Prize announced

On 3 November, Young London Print Prize ('YLPP') announced their 2022 winners, having asked this year's entries to

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04 Nov 2022 The ten-step guide to preparing your finances for when you die – Hayden Bailey provides expert commentary in The Times

As a nation, we are not good at talking about death and as a result we are under-prepared. It’s the conversation that no one wants to have, but it’s vital to have a plan in place for when you’re

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03 Nov 2022 Nature takes a seat in the boardroom

The body and haircare brand Faith in Nature has - according to the brand itself - become the first company in the world to "put nature on the board".

The company's

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03 Nov 2022 Boodle Hatfield publishes guide to the legacy and future of London property

Boodle Hatfield has today published – ‘Behind the best of London property for 300 years’ – a real estate guide uncovering the trends, forces and mechanisms currently shaping London property, drawing on the firm’s 300 years of experience.

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28 Oct 2022 Hannah Gilson announced as the winner of the Boodle Hatfield Printmaking Prize 2022!

Last night we were delighted to host the third Boodle Hatfield Printmaking Prize giving evening with Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. We hosted clients and contacts of the Art Law & More team, as well as ten

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27 Oct 2022 MEES 2023: Don’t fall short

Landlords will be familiar with the current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards that require landlords granting a new lease of commercial premises to hold an Energy Performance Certificate with a rating of E or above (or register a valid exemption). Senior Associate, Kate Symons signposts how this requirement will be extended as of 1 April 2023 to include all existing leases of commercial premises.

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26 Oct 2022 Can I sue my ex because he won’t raise child maintenance payments? Harriet Errington provides expert commentary in The Financial Times.

Family & Divorce Partner, Harriet Errington provides expert commentary in The Financial Times looking at the following

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15 Nov 2022 Kyra Motley to speak on an expert family office panel at the TL4 Private Client conference in Dubai

Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley is delighted to have been invited to speak at a curated TL4 Private Client conference bringing together international private client advisors in the DIFC. The conference titled ‘Wealth/Life Middle East (DXB)’ is taking place at the Shangri-la Hotel, Dubai between 15 and 17 November.

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06 Nov 2022 Kyra Motley to speak on an expert tax panel at the STEP Arabia conference 2022

Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley is delighted to have been invited to speak at the STEP Arabia conference taking place at the ADGM Authorities Building, in Abu Dhabi, UAE between 6 and 7 November.

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24 Oct 2022 I bought our house before we got married & now we are getting a divorce – do I get to keep it? Katie provides expert commentary in The Sunday Times

Family & Divorce Partner, Katie O'Callaghan provides expert commentary in