Private Client
At Boodle Hatfield, we have been guiding wealthy individuals and families through the legal complexities of planning and protecting their wealth for generations, providing pragmatic and relevant advice.
Today, we are highly attuned to the fast pace of change and expectations – considerations around transparency and risk; ever increasing regulation, international lifestyles and social change to name a few. We blend those factors into our experience to offer robust solutions.
It is by working alongside our clients to truly understand their requirements that we can provide advice which caters for the needs and wishes of each client and family with knowledge and understanding of their history, goals and family philosophy.
Our lawyers are experts in their fields, renowned for being team players and for providing excellence in client service.
How we help
- International and UK Wealth Planning
- Trust & Succession Planning
- Tax & Advisory
- Private Wealth Disputes
- Court of Protection and Capacity
- Philanthropy and Charities
- Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
- Family Business and Family Offices
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We are delighted to announce that Boodle Hatfield has been awarded Private Client Legal Team of the Year (midsize firm) at the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Awards 2021.
Read more 22 Jul 2021 Boodle Hatfield upholds top band status in Chambers HNW Guide 2021Boodle 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.
Read more 10 Jun 2026 The realities of succession: why planning goes beyond taxAs the UK approaches a £5.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, what does this really mean for families beyond financial planning? In Mayfair Times, Partners Hayden Bailey and Nicola Bushby reflect on the long-term nature of this shift and why, in practice, “the challenge is never just legal” when managing succession and disputes.
Read more 08 May 2026 5 misconceptions around BPR changes and minority shareholdersDoes retaining control really mean minority shareholders won’t change the way a business is run? In Accountancy Today, Private Wealth Senior Associate, James Woods‑Davison outlines five common misconceptions and explains how legal protections, governance, and dispute risks often challenge assumptions around control, confidentiality, and financial exposure once minority shareholders are introduced following the April 2026 BPR changes.
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