Business Details
Your Trusted Law Firm Since 1722 in London
Boodle Hatfield has been a trusted legal partner for individuals, families, property owners, and businesses for over three centuries. Our enduring reputation is built on a deep understanding of client needs, combining exceptional legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach. Through economic cycles, we have supported clients in navigating critical family events, business ventures, and investment decisions. Our commitment to teamwork ensures a collaborative environment where diverse expertise unites to deliver results.We prioritise social responsibility, integrating ESG principles into our operations and community engagement. With offices in London and Oxford, we serve clients globally through a network of trusted international partners. Our focus on property, business, and private wealth law enables us to provide tailored guidance that empowers clients to succeed today and safeguard their legacies for future generations. This legacy of trust, expertise, and client-centric service remains central to our practice.
Services
Commercial Real Estate
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Immigration
Private Client
Residential Property
Art Law
Family Business
Urban Estates
Construction
Highlights and features
- We offer over 300 years of experience in delivering legal expertise.
- Our global network ensures cross-border support for clients.
- We prioritise ESG principles in all our operations and client advice.
- Our collaborative team combines diverse expertise to solve complex legal challenges.
- We provide tailored guidance for high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.
Services
Commercial Real Estate
Our Commercial Real Estate team advises developers, owners, and investors on transactions across prime London and the UK. We handle retail, residential, and urban regeneration projects, offering expertise in acquisitions, disposals, and development agreements. Clients benefit from our deep market knowledge and strategic approach to complex property matters.
Private Client
We provide tailored private client services for high-net-worth individuals, including estate planning, tax advice, and trust management. Our team helps clients protect assets, navigate succession planning, and address family law matters. With a focus on long-term legacy preservation, we combine technical expertise with a discreet, client-centric approach.
Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution specialists handle complex commercial and family law conflicts, including property disputes and business litigation. We prioritise pragmatic solutions while preparing robust advocacy for court proceedings. The team has particular strength in resolving art law disputes and enfranchisement claims, leveraging sector-specific expertise.
Art Law
We advise galleries, auction houses, and collectors on art-related legal matters, including provenance issues, authenticity disputes, and international import regulations. Our services cover commercial contracts, loan agreements, and compliance with evolving EU cultural goods legislation, supported by a dedicated team with market-leading experience.
Family Business
We support family-owned businesses with governance structures, succession planning, and dispute prevention strategies. Our advice addresses unique challenges like relationship breakdowns and intergenerational transitions, ensuring business continuity while protecting family assets through comprehensive legal frameworks.
People
Andrea Zavos
Senior Partner
Andrea Zavos leads Boodle Hatfield's partnership, overseeing strategic direction while maintaining expertise in private client matters. With decades of experience, she advises high-net-worth individuals on wealth preservation and complex estate planning, combining technical excellence with a client-focused approach.
Reem Al-Jumaily
Partner
Reem Al-Jumaily specialises in family law, particularly financial disputes involving significant assets. Her practice focuses on prenuptial agreements and post-divorce settlements, delivering pragmatic solutions for high-profile clients while maintaining discretion and sensitivity in complex personal matters.
Edward Allan
Partner
Edward Allan leads residential property transactions, advising on prime London real estate. He handles complex acquisitions, development projects, and enfranchisement claims, leveraging deep market knowledge to navigate legal challenges for private and institutional property owners.
Saskia Arthur
Partner
Saskia Arthur specialises in residential property law, focusing on high-value London transactions. She advises on freehold acquisitions, leasehold enfranchisement, and development opportunities, providing strategic guidance to property investors and family offices.
Aleem Khan
Partner
Aleem Khan leads the firm's construction and real estate development practice. He advises developers on urban regeneration schemes, infrastructure projects, and planning compliance, combining technical legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver successful outcomes for complex developments.
Questions
What areas of law does Boodle Hatfield specialise in?
We specialise in private wealth, real estate, and business law, with particular expertise in family businesses, art law, and urban estate developments.
How long has Boodle Hatfield been operating?
We have been providing legal services since 1722, making us one of the UK's oldest law firms with continuous family business support.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve clients globally from our London and Oxford offices, supported by a network of trusted international legal partners.
What ESG commitments does the firm have?
We integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into our operations, community engagement, and client advice as part of our long-term sustainability strategy.
