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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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22 Jul 2021 Boodle Hatfield upholds top band status in Chambers HNW Guide 2021

Boodle Hatfield’s reputation as one of London’s leading private wealth law firms remains, as the firm upholds its band one status in the 2021 High Net Worth (HNW) guide and is recognised in the top ranking of the newly introduced Family Offices & Funds Structuring category.

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22 Jul 2021 What does it mean? A guide to key terms in art law – Boodle Hatfield

Lawyers can sometimes forget that terms they have become familiar with can sound like another language to their clients. Here is a handy guide to some common terms that crop up during the course of matters relating

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21 Jul 2021 Litigation funding enters the divorce arena as HNW spouses borrow to secure fair settlements

Family Partner, Emily Brand reflects on how Litigation funding is increasingly being used to finance the costs of high net worth divorces.

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21 Jul 2021 Covid jabs – in the best interests of the child?

The Telegraph has reported that, subject to ongoing trials, children may be offered

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21 Jul 2021 £375m Future Fund: Breakthrough scheme open for applications

The Government opened the £375m Future Fund: Breakthrough programme for applications yesterday. Under the scheme the Government will invest directly in companies alongside private investors.

This is clearly

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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.

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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