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.
Boodle Hatfield has been named as a finalist in two categories in the STEP Private Client Awards 2025: 'Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year (Midsize Firm)' and 'Family Business Advisory Practice of the Year'.
The STEP Awards are...
The Government has published regulations which will mean that, with effect from 31 January 2025, leaseholders will be able to exercise the right to extend their lease or buy their freehold following the purchase of a
In Family Business United, Senior Associate, Alexandra Hirst details how dynastic family businesses should seriously consider introducing a policy of pre-nuptial agreements for family members as a standard matter of good practice.
As reported on BBC News, journalists can now report from family courts in England and Wales in what the UK's most senior family judge has called a
The intersection of philanthropy and politics has long been a topic of discussion, particularly as high net worth individuals and corporations increasingly appear to direct their resources toward addressing societal
Family Offices are increasing in number and significance, with Deloitte estimating that Family Offices currently manage over £3 trillion in assets. The idea of a 'Family Office' is, however, one of those that gets
On 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025, the Home Office updated the Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence guidance in
We are thrilled to announce that Boodle Hatfield has been shortlisted as a finalist in the highly competitive Gender Equality Initiative of the Year category at the Women and Diversity in Law
In the Financial Times Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard, analyses the impact of the updated non-dom tax regime on those UK resident domiciled overseas.
In December 2024, the Government published new draft legislation in the form of The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 (the "Regulations"). The Regulations form the response to the
Last year, we hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion looking at how philanthropists can navigate the Global South and have a big impact with their charitable giving. Hosted by Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker, the discussion was enriched with some leading philanthropy experts Clare Woodcraft, Jamie Fyleman, Jean Sattijo Tanudjojo, Kamal Munir, Dr Nitya Mohan Khemka and Sonal Shah. Where together, they explored case studies along with learnings from the new book ‘Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South’.
Navigating family law can often feel overwhelming, with many myths and misconceptions clouding the process. Family law Partner, William Rollin explains whether a clean break financial order is a clean break from further financial claims by your ex.
The Law Commission of England and Wales has today released their long-awaited scoping report examining the laws governing financial remedies on divorce and the dissolution of civil partnerships. While the report does
Since its introduction in October 2023, the Gateway 2 process for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) has become a significant talking point in the construction sector. While the new system, overseen by the Building Safety
Navigating family law can often feel overwhelming, with many myths and misconceptions clouding the process. Family law Partner, William Rollin explains whether prenups are legally binding on divorce.
The UK hospitality sector has had a tough time in recent years, dealing with the fallout of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, and more recently, the cost-of-living crisis and greater energy costs. In CLH news, Property Partner, Rajeev Joshi reflects on the impact of the Autumn Budget on the sector and looks at the longer term forecast.
Christmas can trigger a mixture of emotions, even more so for families navigating a parental separation. The competing pressures of maintaining stability for the children whilst facing an inevitable change in dynamic
Remember A Charity has announced it has set up a committee of wealth advisers to build expertise within the advisory profession and to champion and promote legacy giving amongst high-net-worth clients, where Clare Stirzaker assumes the role of Committee Chair.
In this edition, our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.
Boodle Hatfield has advised the L.A Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem on the loan of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s legendary Marie Antoinette timepiece to London’s Science Museum. This historic watch, celebrated as “the world’s most famed,” will feature in the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition, running from 12 December 2024 to 21 April 2025.
In the TL4 HNW Divorce Magazine, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand and Senior Associate, Katie Male look at how the notoriously tricky stakes in a hedge fund are valued in the context of divorce proceedings.
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