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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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10 Oct 2022 Overseas entities that own UK property must register at Companies House before 1 February 2023 to avoid penalties and restrictions

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.

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10 Oct 2022 How New UK Capital Gains Tax Rules Could Affect Divorce Settlements

In WealthBriefing, Associate’s Michael Duffy and Katie Male examine how draft finance legislation – if approved – will have several effects, including on divorcing couples.

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12 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield continues growth in 300th anniversary year with hire of Richard Elliott

Leading corporate and private capital partner Richard Elliott has joined Boodle Hatfield from Ince.

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07 Oct 2022 An opportunity for overseas buyers to obtain prime residential assets

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

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03 Oct 2022 When love gets in the way of business: how to advise family businesses in protecting themselves from divorce

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.

 

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29 Sep 2022 Preparing Term Sheets: What is current market practice?

Corporate & Commercial Associate, Hugo Brown looks at the current market practice in relation to preparing Term Sheets.

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29 Sep 2022 Divorce applications ‘highest for decade’ – Katie O’Callaghan comments in the Evening Standard

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

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29 Sep 2022 Boodle Hatfield’s Private Wealth team uplifted to tier one in Legal 500 UK 2023

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.

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29 Sep 2022 As Christie’s allows NFT sales to take place directly on the blockchain – we look again at what NFTs are, and the possibilities they bring

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

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26 Sep 2022 170 family foundations set up in the UK in the past decade by HNWs

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.

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22 Sep 2022 The legal considerations surrounding surrogacy

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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23 Sep 2022 The taxation of UK residential property: What has changed today?

Earlier today, the recently appointed Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng announced changes to the stamp duty land tax (‘SDLT’) payable in England and Wales on residential property as part of his statement on the governments new Growth Plan. Senior Partner, Sara Maccallum outlines the changes.

 

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23 Sep 2022 Mini-budget hikes SEIS thresholds

Today's mini-budget certainly contained a few headline grabbing items. One less flagged measure, however, is the loosening of the rules relating to the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS).

SEIS is already

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20 Sep 2022 My NFT has been stolen, what do I do? : Avoiding Crypto / NFT fraud and theft (Part 2 of 2)

With a rise in reports surrounding NFT and cryptocurrency scams, Partner, Kellie Jones and Associate Rosie Adcock highlight what strategies can be put in place by those creating, buying or selling NFTs.

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14 Sep 2022 Salaried members rules: what constitutes significant influence?

The question of whether partners of a limited liability partnership ('LLP') should be treated as employees for Income Tax and National Insurance contribution purposes has been long debated.

  The

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09 Sep 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The firm is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The death of the Queen, the longest reigning monarch in British history, leaves a remarkable legacy of devoted service. As the nation mourns, we commemorate her extraordinary contribution to the British people and the Commonwealth.

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08 Sep 2022 New PM & housing minister – what does this mean for the ‘in limbo’ leasehold reform?

For some time, those advising clients on leasehold property, and specifically in relation to potential enfranchisement claims, have had to temper their advice due to the fact that the law is likely to change.

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05 Sep 2022 Rising star duo listed in ePrivateClient’s Top 35 under 35 2022

We are delighted to announce that Private Wealth Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison and Family Associate, Katie Male have been shortlisted in the 2022 ePrivateClient’s top 35 under 35.

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05 Sep 2022 Selling a commercial property: What can you do to speed up the process?

When selling a commercial property, often sellers want to reach an exchange as quickly as possible in order to contractual commit the buyer to the purchase. There are a number of things that a seller can do ahead of

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01 Sep 2022 Wealth in the spotlight – a STEP Journal roundtable, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker was recently invited to partake in a