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5 min read 24 Jul 2025 Boodle Hatfield recognised for excellence in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

Boodle Hatfield has once again been recognised for its exceptional expertise in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2025, securing rankings across eight categories in the Guide’s tenth edition, published in July 2025. The firm achieved six... Read more

6 min read Read more 14 Aug 2025 Legal insight: Tying the knot without unravelling the business

As family businesses grow in value and complexity, the impact of a marital breakdown can be significant – emotionally, financially and operationally. In Professional Adviser, Family Partner and Mediator, Katie O’Callaghan explains why pre-nuptial agreements are increasingly viewed as essential tools for business continuity and governance. From protecting shareholdings and preserving privacy, to preventing forced sales and family disputes, Katie outlines why responsible succession and business planning now often includes the ‘pre-nup conversation’.

6 min read Read more 13 Aug 2025 Succession: Why wealthy African families must plan for the future

Over the next two decades, Africa will see its most significant transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. Yet, statistics show that many family businesses fail by the third generation. In African Business Magazine, Private Wealth Partner, Julie Howard explores strategies wealthy African families can adopt to succeed in preserving their wealth, unpacking why succession planning is more than a financial exercise – it is about safeguarding legacy, unity and values.

3 min read Read more 12 Aug 2025 CIOs and tech leaders should heed the UK’s latest immigration reforms

The UK’s Skilled Worker visa route has undergone major reform and tech businesses may be more exposed than they realise. In their recent article for Tech Monitor, Immigration Partner, Zoe Jacob and Associate, Rhona Findlay warn tech leaders not to overlook the impact of these changes, breaking down the implications for roles at RQF Level 3-5 and explaining why CIOs and HR teams must act now to audit their workforce and mitigate immigration risks.

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