Boodle Hatfield

About Boodle Hatfield

Historic London law firm established in 1722, advising UK and international families on estate planning, luxury property acquisitions, and art ownership structures.

Known For

• One of the oldest law firms in England, established in 1722 and still advising landed families
• Long-standing adviser to the Grosvenor family and estate, with deep experience in London estate property
• Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth and The Legal 500 for private wealth, tax and trusts
• Practice groups covering art and luxury assets, heritage property, family law and residential property

Typical Mandate

Boodle Hatfield acts for UK and international families with substantial assets in England, particularly landed estates, London residential property and art. A typical engagement combines the purchase of a Mayfair or Belgravia house with the structuring of ownership, inheritance tax planning and, where relevant, matrimonial protection. The firm also handles disputes over trusts and estates. Property values in these matters commonly run from several million pounds upward, and clients frequently retain the firm across generations.

How to Engage

New clients typically come through introductions from private bankers, wealth managers, accountants or existing clients, though direct inquiry via the firm's website is accepted. Prospective clients should be prepared to describe their residence and domicile position, the assets involved and any existing structures. For property transactions, the firm will want to know the agreed terms and financing before it can give an accurate estimate of fees and timing.

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