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.
We are pleased to have been recognised in the 2025 eprivateclient 'Top Family Law Firms', an annual listing recognising the UK’s leading family law advisors. The rankings highlight the premier UK based family law practices, distinguishing...
Private Wealth Partner, Laurence Morgan has been invited to speak at at the TL4 Private Client Non-Dom Tax and FIG conference with a diverse range of speakers. The conference session titled “Analysing Recent Legislative Changes to Inheritance Tax” will be taking place at One Whitehall Place in London on Tuesday, 20 May.
The government’s proposed immigration reforms risk creating labour shortages and discouraging investment – undermining, rather than promoting, economic growth. Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob highlights the urgent need for a more balanced approach that supports skilled migration and incentivises investment, while upskilling the domestic workforce.
England and Wales operate under a feudal property system – vastly different from many other jurisdictions. Understanding lease structures, tenant obligations, and development constraints is critical before committing capital. In FT Adviser, Real Estate Partner Sophie Henwood outlines key considerations for new investors navigating this complex landscape.
Around 200 family offices joined the Dubai’s offshore financial centre last year, according to the DIFC, taking the total to 800.
This surge reflects a broader reordering of the global wealth landscape—one
Evolving family roles and shifting gender dynamics are reshaping everything from financial planning to parenting and separation. In The Dura Society, Family Partner, Katie O’Callaghan explores how the legal system must keep pace with the realities of modern relationships.
In Property Reporter, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the inevitable clash that is due to happen as a result of the Electronic Communications Code. Considering the growing demand for 5G, telecoms operators are in some friction with property investors on how to navigate these laws.
Boodle Hatfield has been named as a finalist in a trio of categories in the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025. The shortlist includes Private Client Team of the Year; Art Law Team of the
In a recent article, the Financial Times highlighted the
Inheritance tax reliefs on business and agricultural property are set to tighten significantly from April 2026, putting long-established family succession plans under pressure. In FT Adviser, Partner, Hayden Bailey, and Legal Director, Emma Haley, explore how families and UHNWIs can navigate these changes, and why now is the time to revisit wills and trust structures with trusted advisers.
In eprivateclient, Partner and Head of Family, Emily Brand examines how the landmark case of Standish v Standish is set to test the boundaries between tax planning and family law.
For HNWs who co-parent, Easter isn’t just about egg hunts and the perfect tablescape, it’s a minefield of legal intricacies, emotional stand-offs and transatlantic tugs-of-war over who gets the children when the
Stricter EU controls on the import of cultural goods are set to reshape the international art market ahead of Regulation 2019/880 coming into force in June 2025. Partner, Fred Clark and Trainee, Abi Meho explore the implications for art market participants—from heightened compliance demands to questions around provenance and personal liability.
Relocating UHNW families often rely on trusted childcare arrangements, but recent immigration changes have made it far harder to bring overseas nannies to the UK. In eprivateclient, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob and Associate, Rhona Findlay unpack the legal shifts and explain how families can still navigate the evolving system with early immigration advice.
Partner and Head of Immigration, Zoe Jacob pens a letter to the Editor of The Times reinforcing London’s deserved reputation as a premier destination for the world’s wealthy.
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Layoffs in the tech sector can have serious immigration consequences for internationally mobile workers. In Computing, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob highlights the key steps tech employees on Skilled Worker visas should take if they lose their job and why planning ahead is essential to securing long-term stability in the UK.
Family businesses are set to experience a serious knock-on effect from the policy changes introduced in the recent Autumn Budget. In Family Office Magazine, Partner, Hayden Bailey emphasises the important role that a trusted team of advisers plays in helping family businesses and UHNWIs navigate succession planning and prepare for what lies ahead.
FICs, or Family Investment Companies, are increasingly used by families as part of their wealth structuring. The term FIC is bandied around a lot within the industry and might suggest a complex legal beast. The term,
In the Family Wealth Report, Partner, Zoe Jacob tackles some frequently arisen questions around the topic of HNW Immigration and outlines ways in which a smooth migration process can be achieved.
Partner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell discuss the effects that the abolition of ‘Multiple Dwelling Relief’ (MDR) for SDLT will have and making the distinction between residential, non-residential, and ‘mixed’ properties.
Leading private wealth and real estate law firm, Boodle Hatfield, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Both Sophie and Fred trained and qualified at the firm through our graduate recruitment programme and have since built strong relationships and reputations in their respective Real Estate and Corporate & Arts markets.
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