Upwards-only rent reviews have long been a feature of institutional leases, but that may be about to change. In CoStar, Commercial Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood considers the implications of the proposed ban and whether, in a market already shifting towards shorter leases, the practical effect will be as significant as anticipated.

At Boodle Hatfield, we are committed to making a difference by shaping legacies towards a better future. We have a long history of charitable support and community engagement, particularly through our chosen Charity of the Year. As part of this commitment, we are proud to announce St Mungo’s as our Charity of the Year, a charity working primarily in London and other parts of England working to end homelessness and rebuild lives through street outreach, accommodation and specialist support.

Boodle Hatfield has announced revenue of £49.5m for the 2025/26 financial year, confirming a second consecutive year of double digit growth and continued momentum across the firm. The results reflect strong performance across all core practice areas, following a period of sustained expansion that has seen the firm achieve just under 70% growth over the past five years.

Double taxation remains an unresolved issue for UK residents holding investments through US LLCs. Private Wealth Partners, Laurence Morgan and Dom Rothbarth, and Senior Associate, Marie McCallum outline how conflicting UK and US tax treatments can lead to unfair outcomes and the grounds for optimism.