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Clarke Willmott wins NFU award for excellent legal support
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has won a prestigious award from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) for its outstanding work supporting members in the South West.
Osborne Clarke strengthens its Bristol corporate practice with new partner hire
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has continued to expand its corporate team in Bristol with the appointment of Louise Grzasko as a partner.
Clarke Willmott named among the UK's best law firms to work for
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been named the country’s joint third best law firm to work for in a prestigious industry survey.
Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Morrison & Co. on joint venture investment into Spanish Telecoms
Lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke in Bristol have acted for global infrastructure investment firm, Morrison & Co., on its joint venture with Swiss Life Asset Managers and AXA Investment Management to acquire lyntia Networks.
Osborne Clarke advises BGF on investment in Oxbotica's £115m Series C funding round
Bristol-based lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke have advised BGF on its investment in a $140 million (£115 million) Series C funding round at Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software for businesses.
New partner in Clarke Willmott's corporate and commercial team
National law firm, Clarke Willmott LLP, has appointed Sarah Coe as partner in its specialist corporate and commercial team.
When is a collateral warranty a construction contract? Court protects Beneficiaries' rights to adjudication in construction contract disputes
An Appeal Court ruling on rights to adjudication in construction contract disputes under collateral warranties will protect employers and potential beneficiaries, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
Plans for housing revealed
Plans for a controversial housing estate on Farleigh Farm fields in Backwell, Bristol, have been submitted to North Somerset Council by Persimmon Homes Severn Valley.
Clarke Willmott grows social housing condition claims specialism with new partner appointment
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has strengthened its social housing sector team with the appointment of Matthew Wilson as a new partner and Head of its Asset Management team.
Kirill Bingham appointed head of office at Clarke Willmott in Taunton
Kirill Bingham has been appointed the new head of office at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP in Taunton.
Top tips for green energy diversification
Priscilla Hall, Head of the Green Energy Sector at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, considers how farmers and landowners are continuing to embrace green energy diversification and outlines some key tips to consider when diversifying in green energy for the first time or upgrading existing technology.
What now for IR35?
You could be forgiven for not knowing exactly what is happening or have lost track with IR35.
Orbit reappoints Clarke Willmott to legal framework
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been reappointed onto the legal framework for Orbit, one of the UK’s largest providers of affordable housing.
Executing a will – Don't bury your head in the sand
An executor of a will has recently been jailed in the High Court for failing to comply with his duties as an executor.
Clarifying single director company model articles
Articles of association are the internal rules which set out the basic management and administrative structure of a company.
What does the war in Ukraine mean for international surrogacy arrangements?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to leave intended parents who have entered international surrogacy arrangements in a state of limbo.
Bristol lawyer left paralysed following car accident wins prestigious award
A lawyer who was left paralysed from the neck down following a car accident has won a prestigious industry award.
Clarke Willmott announces its latest cohort of trainee solicitors
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has marked its most financially successful year to date with the enrolment of one of its biggest cohorts of trainee solicitors.
New nuclear is essential for the UK’s energy security
In 2016 EDF’s board of directors made the final investment decision to sign off all the contracts and agreements necessary to build two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.