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.
The November Budget was something of a mixed bag for entrepreneurs – some good and some bad. Following a plethora of pre-Budget rumours, some of the most important developments were measures which did not in fact happen - there were no...
Chartered Legal Executive, James Gostling reflects on the complexities that can arise throughout the course of a property transaction and highlights how identifying hurdles as early as possible will minimise delays and ensure that solutions are found in the most timely and cost-effective manner.
I suspect I am not the only one who is highly suspicious of crypto and is keeping my hard earned savings far away from Bitcoin, Dogecoin and NFTs.
One sector where even I can see crypto creating a lot of
The French luxury house, Hermès, is suing the creator of a line of one hundred digital handbags named "MetaBirkins".
The creator, Mason Rothschild, has designed 100 handbags resembling the iconic Hermès
In part four, Real Estate Partner, Simon Kerrigan reflects on the Government proposal to introduce mandatory leasebacks in collective enfranchisement claims.
In part three, Real Estate Partner, Simon Kerrigan provides details on the Government proposal to introduce a non-residential limit of 50% for individual freehold claims.
In part two, Real Estate Partner, Simon Kerrigan provides details on the Government proposal to raise the non-residential limit from 25% to 50% for collective enfranchisement claims.
Real Estate Partner, Simon Kerrigan provides an overview of the latest Government consultation seeking views on the proposed changes to reform the leasehold and commonhold systems in England and Wales.
2022 marks Boodle Hatfield’s 300-year anniversary. To celebrate this significant milestone, the law firm will be rolling out an extensive programme of initiatives to build upon its remarkable heritage throughout the year and beyond.
Under current rules, if you own a second home and declare an intention to let the property out to holidaymakers, you may be able not to pay council tax on that second home but to have the property assessed for
A year ago, the government announced its imminent plans to reform the future of homeownership in England
In the first of a series of posts we will talk about the key points to be considered when negotiating heads of terms. As we have discussed in previous posts, dark stores are a hot topic currently offering many
On 4th January 2022, the National Security and Investment Act come into force.
Investors acquiring a building or an interest in an entity which owns a building, where:
Renowned private client partner Clare Stirzaker will be joining Boodle Hatfield from PWC where she led the private client legal team.
In the Financial Times, Associate, David Rawlence reflects on how Coronavirus has shaken up the commercial property landscape, resulting in substantial quantities of office space being put out of use, which has been particularly evident in smaller cities and outer London suburbs.
Yesterday judgment was handed down on one of the largest awards on divorce in the history of the English Courts. Mr Justice Moor in his judgment ordered payment of staggering sums including a £251.5 million lump sum
In CityAM, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley highlights how female business owners make up an increasingly important part of the British economy and how new figures show that the value of the businesses that they are founding is growing dramatically.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith reflect on amended excepted estates IHT reporting, highlighting how the conditions for certain categories will be affected by the changes that will take place from 1 January 2022.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith recap the main changes set out in the Autumn Budget this year.
Following the “Tax Administration and Maintenance Day” that took place on 30 November, HM Treasury released various consultations, responses and a range of policy announcements and updates aimed at modernising the tax system. Sara Maccallum, Emma Haley and Jenny Wilson-Smith highlight three items of interest.
The UK's Competition and Market's Authority (CMA) is cracking down on false and misleading environmental claims made by businesses, who now have until the end of the year to ensure that their sustainability promises