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 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have this week announced their 2022 shortlist for the Stirling Prize.
Now in it's 26th year, the shortlist consists of the following projects:
Litigation and Art Law Partner, Simon Fitzpatrick, Associate, Rosie Adcock and Trainee Solicitor, Ruby Dyce comment on the rise of street art, thanks to the likes of artists such as Banksy and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the resulting disputes over ownership which are often tied to property and land law.
Last month saw the return of Mayfair Art Weekend - an annual celebration that champions the diversity and resilience of the exceptional galleries residing in the world’s internationally renowned gallery
Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker provides a synopsis of six of her favourite books for MTG Recommends - a space created by Maurice Turnor Gardner to capture
In CityAM and Business Money, Partner, Hayden Bailey reflects on the perception that the UK is an unbeatable hive for start-ups when in fact more needs to be done to help and incentivise young entrepreneurs.
We were delighted to attend and support a one day charitable classic car rally organised by our client, HERO-ERA (Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation and Endurance Rally
Family and Divorce Partner, Katie O’Callaghan reflects on why a pre-nuptial agreement is essential for a family-owned business.
London has a well-known reputation as the divorce capital of the world. Here, Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explains why it’s crucial for family businesses to understand how it has gained this title
Family ownership brings advantages to businesses but also risks. Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explains how divorce can put the future of the business and its reputation in jeopardy.
Boodle Hatfield has today published a comprehensive legal guide to help family businesses manage the fallout of divorce. Written by Partner, Katie O’Callaghan the book – A Legacy Intact: safeguarding your family business in the event of divorce, will be distributed and made available online today, as part of the firm’s series of 300-year anniversary initiatives.
Welcome to our monthly NFT litigation roundup.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the topic of much debate and interest and the questions, legal issues and disputes around them continue to soar.
When faced
With a rise in reports surrounding NFT and cryptocurrency scams, Partner, Kellie Jones, Associate, Rosie Adcock and Trainee, Ruby Dyce highlight what strategies can be put in place by those creating, buying or selling NFTs.
Senior Associate, Charlie Hewlett and Associate, Hugo Brown join Tom Lethaby from RVE Corporate Finance to clarify what employee ownership trusts are and the potential pros and cons involved for business owners in the Employment Law Journal (Legallease).
Private Wealth Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane, highlights how a recent case provides further guidance on what may constitute ‘exceptional circumstances’ for the purposes of the statutory residence test (SRT).
Last month I had the pleasure of partaking in the 'Herrick Does That' podcast with
Private Wealth Associate, Alice Julian reflects on a recent High Court decision confirming that charity trustees can pursue an investment policy which excludes profitable investments that conflict with their charitable purposes, even if it may result in lower returns.
In February we saw the first step in the leasehold reform package with The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 ('LRGRA') receiving Royal Assent. The Act comes into force later this week (30 June 2022) and puts an
Following an extension of the UK Trust Register, many trusts (both UK and offshore) will either need to register for the first time or provide additional information by 1 September 2022, or within a new 90-day deadline.
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for four categories in the STEP Private Client Awards.
A widower, Ted Jennings (aged 38), has today been granted permission by the High Court in London to use the last embryo created with his now deceased wife in a surrogacy arrangement, despite the fact that he did not
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