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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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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

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24 Oct 2022 You can’t take it with you – a Law Society Gazette roundtable

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker was recently invited to partake in a Law Society Gazette roundtable looking at how Covid-19 focused the minds of the wealthy on their legacies – on life, death and what exactly it is they want to leave behind.

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24 Oct 2022 Multi-generational planning critical for charity giving

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker highlights how over the last 10 years, HNWIs have shown a greater interest for charities and philanthropy.

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21 Oct 2022 ‘Bereavement is everyone’s business’ and in the UK we are simply not setup for death

The experience of losing someone close to us is something that we all face at different times in our lives. Loss can, in many ways, be life-changing with enduring psychological and emotional effects that can take

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20 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield’s arts team were joined by XXIV Old Buildings in late September to discuss current issues in art litigation

Tim Sherwin began by commenting on recent art cases, including those involving cryptoassets, and the conflict of laws. He explored the gateway available to claimants for service out of the jurisdiction and in

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19 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield’s August / September NFT Litigation Roundup

Welcome to our monthly NFT litigation roundup.

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the topic of much debate, and the disputes around them continue to raise interesting legal questions and challenges.

When

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19 Oct 2022 Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair is back for 2022!

Next month, The UK’s largest contemporary print fair, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair returns for its seventh edition. On a mission to educate collectors and novices alike on printmaking processes and techniques,

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18 Oct 2022 Is it time to reform our laws about returning looted artefacts?

Last week, the House of Lords debated whether laws restricting the return of looted artefacts are in need of review.

Currently, the Heritage Act 1983 only permits museum trustees to dispose of items in limited

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18 Oct 2022 Did the emergency fiscal statement affect the taxation of UK residential property?

The cut to the stamp duty land tax ('SDLT') payable in England and Wales on residential property, which came into effect on 23 September 2022, remains in place. 

Newly appointed Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt

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17 Oct 2022 Sole directors and the model articles: what is the position now?

In the recent case Re Active Wear Limited (in administration) [2022] EWHC 2340 (Ch), the High Court was again faced with a company led by a sole director which had adopted the model articles.  The issue

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25 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield elects Andrea Zavos as new Senior Partner

Boodle Hatfield, a leading private wealth and property firm has today announced it has elected Andrea Zavos as its new Senior Partner. Andrea will succeed Sara Maccallum, as of 1 May 2023.

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11 Oct 2022 Can I negotiate a fairer divorce settlement? – Emily Brand provides expert commentary in The Financial Times

Family & Divorce Partner, Emily Brand provides expert commentary in the Financial Times looking at the following