Corporate & Commercial
We act for entrepreneurs, UHNW and family office investors, owner-managed companies and family businesses on a broad spectrum of transactions, including M&A, venture capital investment, joint ventures, investment funds and secured lending.
We also provide specialist advice on employment and employee incentives, commercial contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, data protection and tax.
Our clients are engaged in a wide range of sectors, including fintech, financial services, fashion and the arts, hotels and property development.
Working with our private client and tax teams, we are able to provide a joined-up service to investors and entrepreneurs, covering business and commercial requirements, as well as personal and family needs.
We are founder members of TAG Alliances, a highly-regarded international network of law and accountancy firms, through which we can call on additional expertise from around the globe quickly and effectively.
Recommended reading
Is your Family Business running on outdated documents? Corporate Partner, Charlie Hewlett explores why long‑forgotten articles of association and shareholders’ agreements can hold back modern family enterprises, and how refreshing them can strengthen control, succession and the clarity families rely on.
Read more 28 May 2025 eprivateclient asks Fred Clark about luxury assets and lifeIn eprivateclient, Partner Fred Clark steps into the spotlight to share insights into his career journey, his passion for his particular legal specialisms and a glimpse into life beyond the office.
Read more 16 Apr 2025 Legal update: what does the latest EU Q&A reveal about the New EU Import laws for cultural goods?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.
Read more 01 Apr 2025 Boodle Hatfield announces promotions of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to PartnerLeading 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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