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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 Jul 2021 Businesses being struck off Companies House up by 743% amid fears of Covid loan fraud!

Strike-offs from Companies House increased to 39,601 in the first three months of 2021 compared to just 4,695 in the same period in 2020.

The staggering jump backs up fears of a wave of CBILS and BBLS loan

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15 Jul 2021 Six things to consider before lending money to friends and family

Corporate Associate, Hilary Wilkinson, looks at the things to consider when lending money to friends and family.

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15 Jul 2021 Can I pay less inheritance tax on cryptocurrencies? – Boodle Hatfield

In the FT, Partner, Hayden Bailey looks at the inheritance tax payable for cryptocurrency investments that are worth considerably less than when the estate was valued and how HMRC take into account the fluctuating

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14 Jul 2021 Government mandates COVID-19 vaccines in care homes

MPs have voted in favour of mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for Care Quality Commission-registered care homes in England. The Government had opened a consultation on requiring staff in care homes to be vaccinated

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14 Jul 2021 Boodle Hatfield discusses environmental practices in the fashion industry with Katie Walsh, founder of THE RE-PETE PROJECT

Members of the Boodle Hatfield Luxury Assets team recently sat down with Katie Walsh, founder of THE RE-PETE PROJECT to discuss environmental practices in the fashion

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14 Jul 2021 Materials shortage: contracts ‘not fit to deal with volatility’

Contractors could be exposed to commercial risk because their contracts do not account for the current material price and delivery volatility, experts have warned.

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27 Jul 2021 The Tusk Lion Trail 2021

Boodle Hatfield is thrilled to be supporting the Tusk Trust – a British non-profit organisation set up in 1990 to advance wildlife conservation across Africa, in their 2021 Lion Trail.

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15 Jul 2021 Can I pay less inheritance tax on cryptocurrencies?

In the FT: a look at the inheritance tax payable for cryptocurrency investments that are worth considerably less than when the estate was valued and how HMRC take into account the fluctuating value of holdings.

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09 Jul 2021 The Ultimate Street Art Experience!

Last night the Art Law & More team was delighted to host some of our close contacts and clients at the Ultimate Street Art Experience! We

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08 Jul 2021 Domestic violence cases rise 20% in a year to reach record high

The Family Courts have released statistics showing that the number of domestic violence cases it has seen has increased by 20% in the past year, to reach the highest levels on record.

According to the

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25 Jun 2021 Mayfair Art Weekend – opening the doors to art in Mayfair

This weekend sees the return of Mayfair Art Weekend for 2021! Mayfair Art Weekend is the annual celebration of the world’s internationally renowned gallery district.

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05 Jul 2021 Why should I make a Will?

Making a Will may seem like a daunting prospect; death is not the most jolly subject to think about.   However, having a carefully drafted Will in place should give you the peace of mind that you have made

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01 Jul 2021 Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – what are the legal issues? – Boodle Hatfield

Fred Clark, Associate at Boodle Hatfield and Emily Gould, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Art and Law, set out the main legal considerations relevant to NFTs, including copyright, SMART contracts, money

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01 Jul 2021 Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – what are the legal issues?

Fred Clark, Senior Associate at Boodle Hatfield LLP and Emily Gould, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Art and Law, set out the main legal considerations relevant to NFTs, including copyright, SMART contracts, money laundering, estate and succession planning and taxation.

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29 Jun 2021 How to become the “owner” of Andy Murray’s championship-winning point in the 2013 Wimbledon final (sort of)

If you enjoyed the moment when Andy Murray secured victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili last night, one day you might be able to own it (sort of). Andy Murray and Wimbledon are selling his championship-winning point in

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28 Jun 2021 A digital legacy

With cryptocurrency and NFTs making headlines, what are the legal considerations around these investments in the long run? Private Wealth Partner, Hayden Bailey, sheds some light on the subject in the Tatler experts corner.

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28 Jun 2021 Legal considerations around your digital legacy

With cryptocurrency and NFTs making headlines, what are the legal considerations around these investments in the long run? Private Wealth Partner, Hayden Bailey, sheds some light on the subject in the Tatler experts

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23 Jun 2021 The return of Mayfair Art Weekend!

This weekend sees the return of Mayfair Art Weekend for 2021! Mayfair Art Weekend is the annual celebration of the world’s internationally renowned gallery district. Following great success last year, the Mayfair

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23 Jun 2021 Keep on top of your Companies House filings – Even admin errors can have serious consequences

Companies House records show a "First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off" was issued against the National Theatre following the filing of its latest accounts after it used the words "The NT" rather than "The

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22 Jun 2021 Do street artists have to choose between protecting their anonymity or protecting their work?

In an ongoing dispute between Banksy and a greeting card company, the EU Intellectual Property Office has cancelled two trademarks for Banksy's images, having previously cancelled trademarks for two other