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.
Given much of my time is spent working with entrepreneurs building their businesses, inevitably questions come up about estate planning and so this piece seeks to highlight the value of getting a Will
UK Visas and Immigration ('UKVI') took the decision to suspend priority and super-priority services for "applications for study, work and family visas", without notice, in March 2022. The rationale
This week marks Family Mediation Week (16-20 January 2023), an annual calendar event designed to raise awareness of family mediation and the benefits it can bring to separating couples and families.
There are
In the Tax Journal, Julie Howard and Kyra Motley consider the different options for both structuring and financing the ownership of UK residential property.
The founder of Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, created a philanthropic shareholding structure while maintaining ongoing stewardship of its assets – Clare Stirzaker and Clare Pooley look at how other philanthropists could achieve a similar legacy.
Once you have instructed solicitors (Boodle Hatfield, of course, being the obvious choice(!)), you should expect the following steps:
STEP ONE: Initial Contact with the Landlord's Solicitors and
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 It cannot be overstated how outdated current laws on surrogacy are.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.
