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.
We are delighted that Boodle Hatfield has been named ‘Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year’ in the mid-size firm category at the STEP Private Client Awards.
Mark Lindley and James Woods-Davison collected the award at the...
Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley writes for the FT Adviser highlighting how the average inheritance tax bill has hit a record high of £216,000 this year, with more estates being pulled under the scope of the tax.
Boodle Hatfield has released new figures, showing that recent stock market volatility is likely to have caused significant investment losses. 1,640 taxpayers a year on average* have been forced to apply for refunds
Each summer we welcome six students to join us for a two-week period for our Vacation Scheme. The annual event enables the candidates to get an insight into working at Boodle Hatfield and gauge
In Today’s Family Lawyer, Partner, Katie O’Callaghan details how family businesses can weather the emotional and financial storm of divorce proceedings to protect assets and avoid the loss of control in future.
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 24 March this year. It created a legally binding arbitration scheme to deal with the commercial rent arrears that arose as a result of the
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.
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Today (4th August) marks "cycle to work day". An article published in the Evening Standard on 19 July 2022 referenced a 14% increase in weekday cyclists in London by comparing data from March to mid-June 2022 with
We are delighted to be partnering with Savills for their Summer Showcase on 9th – 11th August at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, London.
2022 has seen the cost of living rise at its fastest rate for 30 years with consumer prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, being 6.2% higher in February 2022 than the year prior. Significantly, inflation
In celebration of National Surrogacy Week we take the opportunity to reflect on the experience of those who have been through the process in the UK, such as the
The UK government's tax authority has released its annual inheritance tax receipts for the 2020-2021 financial year, showing a sharp rise on the previous years’ levels, prompting wealth managers to comment on
Associate, Fred Clark provides comments to The Art Newspaper as images of the
Sir Frederick Barclay was handed a suspended sentence last week for not paying his ex-wife’s maintenance and legal fees.
Senior Associate, Sophie Henwood and Associate, Katherine Worrall reflect on how ‘Net Zero’ ambitions are creating substantial demand for ever more carbon efficient commercial property and providing opportunities for commercial landlords and developers.
Where business and family overlap – communication is key and must be constant. Private Wealth Partner, Hayden Bailey highlights how wealth protection mechanisms such as wills and life assurance cannot be signed off and forgotten – they must evolve with the individual, the family and the business and reflect major life events including marriage and divorce.
In the Law Society Gazette, Katie O’Callaghan reflects on the benefits of mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution to address issues relating to arrangements for children and the division of finances on divorce. Katie highlights how mediation provides a forum that allows parties to remain in control of the outcome, reduces acrimony and often improves communication to enable parties to move on in a more civil manner.
Before we can restore faith in the institution of marriage, family law needs to be brought up to date, argues Family Partner, Emily Brand.
When a marriage at the heart of a family-owned business breaks down, the consequences can be far reaching, especially when one or both spouses have been working for the firm. Simon Gorham, Boodle Hatfield partner in the employment team discusses how the long term impact on individuals and business can be minimised.
Associates, Michael Duffy and Katie Male highlight how the draft Finance Bill 2022/23 seeks to reduce the Capital Gains Tax ‘CGT’ burden for divorcing couples by extending the ‘no gain, no loss’ transfers window.
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