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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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15 Nov 2022 Kyra Motley to speak on an expert family office panel at the TL4 Private Client conference in Dubai

Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley is delighted to have been invited to speak at a curated TL4 Private Client conference bringing together international private client advisors in the DIFC. The conference titled ‘Wealth/Life Middle East (DXB)’ is taking place at the Shangri-la Hotel, Dubai between 15 and 17 November.

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06 Nov 2022 Kyra Motley to speak on an expert tax panel at the STEP Arabia conference 2022

Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley is delighted to have been invited to speak at the STEP Arabia conference taking place at the ADGM Authorities Building, in Abu Dhabi, UAE between 6 and 7 November.

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24 Oct 2022 I bought our house before we got married & now we are getting a divorce – do I get to keep it? Katie provides expert commentary in The Sunday Times

Family & Divorce Partner, Katie O'Callaghan provides expert commentary in

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24 Oct 2022 You can’t take it with you – a Law Society Gazette roundtable

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker was recently invited to partake in a Law Society Gazette roundtable looking at how Covid-19 focused the minds of the wealthy on their legacies – on life, death and what exactly it is they want to leave behind.

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24 Oct 2022 Multi-generational planning critical for charity giving

Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker highlights how over the last 10 years, HNWIs have shown a greater interest for charities and philanthropy.

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21 Oct 2022 ‘Bereavement is everyone’s business’ and in the UK we are simply not setup for death

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

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20 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield’s arts team were joined by XXIV Old Buildings in late September to discuss current issues in art litigation

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

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19 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield’s August / September NFT Litigation Roundup

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

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19 Oct 2022 Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair is back for 2022!

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,

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18 Oct 2022 Is it time to reform our laws about returning looted artefacts?

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

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18 Oct 2022 Did the emergency fiscal statement affect the taxation of UK residential property?

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

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17 Oct 2022 Sole directors and the model articles: what is the position now?

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

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25 Oct 2022 Boodle Hatfield elects Andrea Zavos as new Senior Partner

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.

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11 Oct 2022 Can I negotiate a fairer divorce settlement? – Emily Brand provides expert commentary in The Financial Times

Family & Divorce Partner, Emily Brand provides expert commentary in the Financial Times looking at the following

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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.