Simon Fitzpatrick, Fred Clark, Rosie Adcock and Ruby Dyce provide an introduction to the legal and commercial implications of NFTs looking at intellectual property, regulation, smart contracts, consumer rights and litigation.
As the boom in metal detecting continues and an abundance of treasure being unearthed in England and Wales, Corporate Associate, Fred Clark and Trainee, Sophie Harcourt consider the legal and tax implications, along with restrictions that might apply to a find.
The priorities of families – who have been working to steward a legacy from one generation to the next – are changing, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker explains all.
In the Tax Journal, Julie Howard and Kyra Motley consider the different options for both structuring and financing the ownership of UK residential property.
The founder of Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, created a philanthropic shareholding structure while maintaining ongoing stewardship of its assets – Clare Stirzaker and Clare Pooley look at how other philanthropists could achieve a similar legacy.
Immigration barrister, Zoe Jacob has joined Boodle Hatfield from Farrer & Co. Her appointment as a Partner establishes a new immigration practice for the firm, further bolstering its stellar Private Wealth and Corporate offering.
There can be times where it makes commercial sense to buy the company that owns a target property rather than buying the property itself. Corporate Senior Associate, Charlie Hewlett sets out 6 key points that arise when buying property through a company for the first time.
Alongside an immense generational shift, the priorities of families in the UHNW and HNW brackets are evolving. In Professional Wealth Management, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker considers the findings of our recent survey showing that wealthy families are moving towards greater wealth distribution and wealth preservation is no longer their sole focus.
In Wealth Briefing, Family Partner, James Ferguson and Family Associate, Katie Male comment on the fundamentals of their successful High Court case, highlighting the power of nuptial agreements in the English Family Courts.
Employment Associate Alex Martinelli sets out six key areas new employers should consider when hiring employees for the first time. Failure to comply with relevant employment laws can result in both criminal and civil liability.