Wedlake Bell News

    • News
    • Jul 2, 2026

    Partner quoted in Citywealth on the role of fine jewellery within the alternative assets market

    Drawing on insights from leading advisers, lawyers, collectors and luxury specialists, the article highlights how provenance, rarity and craftsmanship can significantly enhance value. While royal ownership, celebrity associations and historic significance continue to drive record prices at the top end

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    • Jun 30, 2026

    Head of Insolvency & Restructuring featured in Recovery magazine on the Government’s new Fraud Strategy

    In the article, Frances welcomes the strategy’s ambition to tackle what has become the most prevalent crime affecting individuals and businesses in the UK, but argues that meaningful progress will depend on practical implementation rather than policy design alone. The

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    • News
    • Jun 23, 2026

    Partner quoted in Law360 on Anti-SLAPP Bills

    The piece explores two new private members’ bills introduced in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, aimed at strengthening protections against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), which are often used to silence or intimidate critics through

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    • News
    • Jun 15, 2026

    Partner and Senior Manager author article on Zakat, trusts and UK tax

    This article explores how Zakat, as a core charitable obligation in Islam, interacts with UK tax rules, trusts and modern wealth planning structures. While Zakat has clear religious principles, requiring a 2.5% annual contribution from qualifying wealth, its treatment under

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    • News
    • Jun 5, 2026

    Senior Partner quoted in the Financial Times on global wealth mobility trends

    The article explores new research showing a significant slowdown in the number of wealthy individuals relocating their tax residence, following a period of heightened movement driven by political and fiscal change. In particular, the UK experienced a sharp decline in

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    • News
    • May 29, 2026

    Insolvency and Restructuring Partners appear in The Lawyer’s spotlight series

    Wedlake Bell’s Restructuring and Insolvency team has been featured in The Lawyer, exploring the breadth of its work, the team’s continued growth and the evolving market landscape. The article also discusses the role that restructuring and insolvency plays within the firm’s wider offering.

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