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
Recommended reading
This Friday, Private Wealth Disputes Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison will be speaking at the TL4 & ConTrA Private Client Summer School in Cambridge. James will join Joanne Morse of Summit Trust International to lead a session on “Value-Driven Investing”. With its mix of expert-led sessions, practical workshops and informal networking, the event offers an invaluable opportunity for junior practitioners to develop their technical expertise and broaden their practice.
Read more 01 Jul 2025 Modernising wills – A significant step, but work is still to be doneIn eprivateclient, Partner, Nicola Bushby explores the Law Commission’s Modernising Wills report, highlighting key proposals for reforming the law of wills, such as recognising electronic wills and adopting the test for capacity in lieu of the common law test. While progress is clear, concerns remain, especially around the rule revoking wills upon marriage.
Read more 10 Jun 2025 Clare Stirzaker speaks at Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in ParisThis Friday at the Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in Paris, Partner, Clare Stirzaker joins retired tax lawyer, Matthew Hutton to speak on the topic of “Getting your Affairs in Order”, focusing on relationships and records.
Read more 11 Feb 2025 Nicola Bushby speaks at the ThoughtLeaders4 Trusts in Divorce conferenceNicola’s panel will look at ‘Insights into Wealth and Trust Protection’, where she will be joined by Joanna Grandfield from Mills & Reeve, Richard Kershaw from Hunters Law and Nicholas Yates KC from 1 Hare Court. Together, they will look at what to consider when drafting pre- and post-nuptial agreements, what constitutes undue pressure and family charters.
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