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Boodle Hatfield has again been recognised for its excellence across core practice areas in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 UK, published in October 2025.
The firm has retained seven Tier 1 rankings in Agriculture and Estates (London...
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
We are delighted to be sponsoring the Young London Print Prize run by Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. The prize provides a platform for young Londoners to use art to express their personal response to climate change and is driven by the idea that all young people can be artists in their own right.
In The Times, Family Partner, Emily Brand reflects on the delays in the Family Courts and how this increases the financial and emotional cost for the parties involved.
In the Financial Times, Private Wealth Partner, Geoffrey Todd considers the fluctuations in the value of your cryptoassets and whether investors who have made significant losses should claim tax relief.
As the firm marks its 300th year in business, Senior Partner, Sara Maccallum speaks to Legal Business to celebrate the firm’s financial results for 21/22.
Next weekend (24 - 26 June) sees the return of Mayfair Art Weekend for 2022! Mayfair Art Weekend is an annual celebration that champions the diversity and resilience
In The Times, Private Wealth Partner, Hayden Bailey comments on how the top 100 family-owned businesses stay strong through pandemic compared to all UK businesses.
In a recent edition of the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce magazine, Partner, Emily Brand and Associate, Genevieve Smith provide a detailed account of the diverse and illuminating panel discussion the team held around modern relationships, love, sex and marriage to celebrate the firm’s long and illustrious history.
This is the fifth in a series of posts discussing the key points to be considered when negotiating heads of terms. In line with the other four (
In recent years, figures show a steady increase in individuals and couples exploring surrogacy as pathway to parenthood; however despite this increase in demand, the law regulating the process in the UK remains
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