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Writing a Will is an important way to protect your assets and ensure that your loved ones are provided for after you’re gone. However, many people attempt to draft their own Will or turn to unregulated Will writing firms, believing it’s a straightforward process.
The Law Commission has published the first of two Consultation Papers considering how Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 might be reformed and updated for a modern commercial leasehold market.
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its alignment with sustainable business practices and responsible corporate values by offering new starters a range of thoughtful, purpose-driven onboarding gifts.
In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen, and it is particularly critical, given the physically demanding nature of their work and the unique risks posed by high-intensity training and a demanding fixtures schedule.
A new arena and Sporting Quarter at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium has moved a step closer after an application for a Judicial Review was dismissed in the High Court.
News that developers behind a £200m ‘sporting quarter’ in South Bristol hope to break ground in 2025 has been warmly welcomed by the city’s hoteliers.
The Manchester Employment Tribunal has upheld the majority of professional footballer Benjamin Mendy’s unauthorised deduction of wages claims against Premier League club Manchester City.
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are stalling divorce settlements, leaving countless individuals in financial and emotional limbo, says Adam Maguire, partner in the Family Law team at Clarke Willmott LLP.
After months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. These changes will have a significant impact on estate planning for many farms.
Clarke Willmott LLP has assisted Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Council in putting in place a lease and facility management agreement in connection with the Royal Victoria Park and Pavilion in Bath.
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
The raft of employment law changes being introduced by the government will have a major effect in the arena of professional sport.
The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have achieved top-tier rankings once again in the 2025 edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide.
Businesses looking to refinance or buy commercial property and hoping to take advantage of any potential upcoming interest rate cuts are being urged to ensure their business records are up to date.
A month on from the Prime Minister’s warning that the first budget of the new Labour government on 30th October would be “painful”, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, signalled at the party conference that it would be a budget with ambition and for growth.
Sir Keir Starmer also reiterated last month that the government's number one priority is economic growth and that “all decisions will be made against that objective.”
Clarke Willmott’s expert employment tribunal litigator Kathryn Walters shares her thoughts on the potential impact of the government’s proposed employment law changes.
The removal of independent schools’ exemption from VAT and business rates relief is just the latest in a series of challenges facing a sector already navigating a raft of financial and demographic problems, according to an expert.
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has reported a retention rate of 86 per cent, with 38 out of 44 trainees staying on as newly qualified solicitors in 2024.
The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have once again ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 guide, with numerous practice areas and individual lawyers being recognised.
Lawyers in the Bristol and Reading offices of legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised top 50 UK accountancy practice Shaw Gibbs on its merger with Alliotts LLP, an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, and its acquisition of Sestini & Co, a specialist in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals.
