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.
Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth and real estate law firm, is delighted to announce the arrival of Dom Rothbarth as a Partner in its Private Client and Tax team. Dom joins from Taylor Wessing.
Dom brings considerable...
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
Family & Divorce Partner, Emily Brand provides expert commentary in the Financial Times looking at the following
With the Register of Overseas Entities deadline looming, Real Estate, Senior Associate, Kate Symons provides a reminder on what is required before 1 February 2023 to avoid penalties and restrictions.
In WealthBriefing, Associate’s Michael Duffy and Katie Male examine how draft finance legislation – if approved – will have several effects, including on divorcing couples.
Leading corporate and private capital partner Richard Elliott has joined Boodle Hatfield from Ince.
At the end of September, the recently appointed Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a number of changes in the 'mini budget' as part of his statement on the Governments new Growth Plan, to tackle the recovery from
Divorce is renowned for being one of the most stressful life events that an individual can face. When a divorce involves a family business, this stress is often magnified given that it can result in other family members becoming embroiled in proceedings. Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explains how family businesses can protect themselves in IFA Magazine.
Corporate & Commercial Associate, Hugo Brown looks at the current market practice in relation to preparing Term Sheets.
Divorce applications have reached their highest level for a decade as no-fault legislation was introduced in England and Wales, figures show. There were 33,566 divorce applications in April to June – with the
Boodle Hatfield’s ‘highly respected’ ‘standout’ Private Wealth team have been elevated to tier one in the ‘Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate’ category of the 2023 guide. The firm is also delighted to report that as well as being uplifted, it has retained its top tier status in six other categories, affirming its position as one of London’s leading law firms.
Christie's has announced the launch of 'Christie's 3.0'; an "on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art". Basically, NFT sales at Christie's will now take place directly on the Ethereum
Private Wealth Partners, Clare Stirzaker and Kyra Motley reflect on the rise in family foundations set up in the last decade, reflecting the changing attitudes towards wealth and growing focus on ‘giving back’ to society to help deal with major geopolitical issues such as combatting climate change.
In the Solicitors Journal, Associate, Pippa Cook explores the law surrounding international and domestic surrogacy and argue the need for reform.
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