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...
Immigration barrister, Zoe Jacob has joined Boodle Hatfield from Farrer & Co. Her appointment as a Partner establishes a new immigration practice for the firm, further bolstering its stellar Private Wealth and Corporate offering.
Drawing on the firm’s centuries long history supporting successful families and individuals plan for the future, Boodle Hatfield has today published ‘Lessons in Legacy’. A four-part thought leadership series
In 2022, the Law Commission delayed its recommendations to reform the antiquated laws around surrogacy, pushing it back to Spring 2023. It cannot be overstated how outdated current laws on surrogacy are. Written
There can be times where it makes commercial sense to buy the company that owns a target property rather than buying the property itself. Corporate Senior Associate, Charlie Hewlett sets out 6 key points that arise when buying property through a company for the first time.
Alongside an immense generational shift, the priorities of families in the UHNW and HNW brackets are evolving. In Professional Wealth Management, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker considers the findings of our recent survey showing that wealthy families are moving towards greater wealth distribution and wealth preservation is no longer their sole focus.
Two major High Court legal rulings in December have raised questions around presale practices and dealers’ duty of care to clients. The two cases involving respected London dealers John Eskenazi and Simon Dickinson
In Tatler, Family and Divorce Partner, James Ferguson shares his
In Wealth Briefing, Family Partner, James Ferguson and Family Associate, Katie Male comment on the fundamentals of their successful High Court case, highlighting the power of nuptial agreements in the English Family Courts.
In this article, we set out six key areas new employers should consider when hiring employees for the first time. Failure to comply with relevant employment laws can result in both criminal and civil liability.
Boodle Hatfield’s arts team have advised the Northbank Business Improvement District on the installation of The Voiceline.
Real Estate Partner, Andrew Wilmott-Smith and Trainee, Tom Heathcote write for Family Office Magazine.
During a period of market uncertainty, such as the one that we have faced in the run up to Christmas, property sellers become increasingly worried about buyers defaulting.
Particularly where there is a
We are delighted to announce that Boodle Hatfield has been awarded ‘International Legal Team of the Year (midsize firm)’ at the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Awards 2022.
The prospect and aftermath of economic shocks combined with the factors like the pace of technological advancements, the environmental, social & governance (‘ESG’) concerns and the changing regulatory framework means increasingly, investors are asking difficult questions about the future of their assets, and the real estate market is no exception. Partner, Rahul Thakrar sets out what lies ahead of investors in 2023.
Boodle Hatfield launches ‘Lessons in Legacy’ a four-part series exploring what legacy now means in the twenty first century to help successful individuals, families and their associated business ventures navigate a new terrain.
Private Wealth Senior Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith highlights the key points mentioned in this year’s Autumn Statement and questions what is next for the Spring Budget?
Private Wealth Senior Associate, Clare Pooley outlines what family business owners should look at where their activities wholly or mainly consist of making or holding investments.
Volatility in the markets is nothing new, but in recent months we have seen turmoil, not just for equities but also, less usually, for gilts. In Taxation magazine, Private Wealth Partner, Geoffrey Todd sets out how at such times, it is useful to be reminded that our inheritance tax (IHT) rules allow relief in cases where asset values were higher at the date of someone’s death than when their personal representatives come to sell them.
The sudden collapse of FTX in November, valued at $32 billion earlier this year, has left investors and traders with funds locked in the FTX exchange or lost in transfers between FTX and Alameda
The UK introduced further measures this summer, extending the rules for trusts and introducing a new, separate, Register of Overseas Entities. Legal Director, Emma Haley looks at the action needed for those affected.
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