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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).