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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In the Financial Times, Family Partner Emily Brand considers the impacts of litigation funding for a spouse who has been locked out of shared bank accounts ahead of divorce proceedings.
Last month, a global pride of 47 life-sized lion sculptures appeared on the streets of some of the world's major cities. Curated by Tusk Trust and Chris Westbrook, this is an art trail like no other. The sculptures
A few weeks ago, I highlighted how a number of 'big-box stores' within central London have slim-lined
According to figures produced by Tech Nation (one of the bodies that runs the scheme) only a handful of EU citizens have taken up the Global Talent Visa since it was made available to them in January.
The visa
Over recent years there has been a flurry of investment in cryptocurrency and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It is estimated that around one fifth of the UK population now own at least one form of digital asset. Private Client & Tax Partner, Hayden Bailey outlines the legal considerations around these investments in the long run.
Over recent years there has been a flurry of investment in cryptocurrency and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It is estimated that around one fifth of the UK population now own at least one form of digital asset. Private
In a recent article in The Sunday Times, Partners Geoffrey Todd & Kyra Motley reflect on research showing growing inheritance tax bills by region and highlight how this trends is expected to continue over the next five years, as the Government has announced that the IHT allowance will remain at the current level until 2026.
For those working in the private equity world, the incentive compensation provided to fund managers (known as "carried interest") can be significant. Many would be forgiven for thinking that this would be protected
In the FT Adviser, Trainee, Annabella King discusses how to integrate LPAs into family wealth preservation.
It’s been documented by many, but the pandemic of the last year and a half has caused a seismic shift in our retail sector. Up and down the country we have seen shop closures, job losses and empty streets and
Andrew Hindle sets out the current position in England on residential possession proceedings.
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 appropriate arrangements for the loved ones that you are leaving behind.
When a couple separate, there are a multitude of ways to try and resolve arrangements for children and how to deal with the finances. The Family Courts encourage parties to try to resolve matters outside of the Court
James Woods-Davison is speaking at the ThoughtLeaders4 Next Gen Wealth & ConTrA Private Client Summer School: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide.
Moving house is said to be one of the most stressful life events. In The Sunday Times, Partner and Head of Residential Property, Saskia Arthur adds to the equation and highlights how sellers are under no legal obligation to leave a house in a clean state.
Private Wealth Partner, Geoffrey Todd comments on how the the number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) registered dropped 23% in the past year from 909,000 in 2019/20 to 695,000 in 2020/21.
HNW individuals have used the London courts for years to resolve various disputes, including divorce cases – often attracting front-page headlines in the media and plenty of commentary. How will the reality of the UK’s departure from the European Union affect this sort of business?
The number of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) tax investigations by HMRC has fallen by 75% in the last year, from 2,096 in 2019/20 to 529 in 2020/21.
In The Telegraph, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley considers the sharp drop in stamp duty land tax investigations undertaken by HM Revenue & Customs in 2020-21.
This summer, Boodle Hatfield are thrilled to be supporting the Tusk Trust for The Tusk Lion Trail 2021- a global celebration of African lions and the people who live alongside them through exceptional art.
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