Wedlake Bell News

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    • Oct 21, 2026

    Sam Fenwick explores the decline of CVAs in Corporate Rescue and Insolvency

    In the article, Sam considers the factors contributing to the fall in CVA usage, including HMRC’s secondary preferential creditor status, the introduction of alternative restructuring processes and challenging economic conditions. He also explores a number of potential reforms that could

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    • Oct 21, 2026

    Hetty Gleave featured in Tatler on dividing high-value art collections in divorce

    The article explores how artwork is treated on divorce, including questions of ownership, valuation, disclosure, inheritance and the emotional significance attached to individual pieces. Drawing on her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, Hetty comments on the various approaches parties may take

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    • Oct 20, 2026

    Wedlake Bell named in eprivateclient Top Law Firms 2026

    Published by eprivateclient, the in-depth survey draws on submissions from more than 100 leading law firms and assesses firms against a range of criteria, including partner and fee-earner numbers, fee income, revenue and market reputation.  This recognition reflects the depth

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    • Oct 19, 2026

    Wedlake Bell advises on the sale of Scottish building services consultancy group

    Hulley & Kirkwood is a long-established building services consultancy founded in 1953, employing approximately 122 people across seven offices in the UK, with a particularly strong presence in Scotland. The business specialises in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering

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    • Oct 19, 2026

    Wedlake Bell named in eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms 2026

    Published by eprivateclient, the in-depth survey draws on submissions from more than 100 leading law firms and assesses firms against a range of criteria, including partner and fee-earner numbers, fee income, revenue and market reputation. This recognition reflects the depth

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    • Oct 15, 2026

    Wedlake Bell celebrates strong results in Legal 500 and Chambers UK 2027

    Highlights include new practice rankings for Agriculture and Estates and Hospitality and Leisure in The Legal 500, alongside improved rankings for the firm’s Family and Senior Executives practices. In Chambers UK, the firm has secured new Band 5 rankings for

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    • Oct 14, 2026

    Oliver Embley discusses key private wealth issues on the Law Society Gazette podcast

    The conversation covered a range of topics affecting private clients, families, trustees and their advisers, including the great wealth transfer, how disputes can arise and be prevented, trustees’ decision-making responsibilities and capacity issues, and the impact of policy uncertainty on

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