Clarke Willmott is a leading law firm that takes pride in being different. Our strong reputation is built on genuine client relationships and our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field, as well as their first-class legal credentials. We have grown our expertise to seven offices around the country, whilst remaining true to our strong local roots and values.
Our talented legal teams offer expert advice and support on a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses based in the UK and overseas. Our focus is on the most involved and complex matters. With Clarke Willmott you can be confident you are working with the highest calibre legal team, without the big city price tag.
Our specialist solicitors can advise individuals, including British expats and foreign nationals, and businesses on a broad range of potentially complex legal matters.
Our commercially-focused lawyers work with an extensive client base of private sector businesses, sole traders, family-owned businesses, public sector bodies and charitable organisations.
"Clarke Willmott is regarded as the best firm in my area. It has been proven time and time again this firm will always get good results for you." The Legal 500 2022
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"Clarke Willmott never disappoint. The collaboration is superb and they are the most efficient firm I have dealt with. " Chambers UK 2022
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"Wonderful people, exceptionally talented, very efficient and diligent and very competitive fees. Also highly integrated departments." The Legal 500 2022
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"They are thoroughly impressive from top to bottom, from excellent trainees through to partners. The moment you walk through their office door you get a good impression and they are wonderful to work with." Chambers UK 2022
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"They give a London-quality service at non-London fees. The service and advice was exemplary." The Legal 500 2022
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"The firm is responsive and timely, while offering a practical approach and drawing on specific expertise across the business."
Chambers UK 2022
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"Everyone we have worked with at Clarke Willmott is professional and friendly and always take the time to explain all options."
The Legal 500 2022
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"They are excellent: professional and reliable, and their customer service is outstanding."
Chambers UK 2022
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"A great strength in depth and a regionally-leading firm with highly rated specialists in all departments. Of particular merit is the quality of the more junior staff."
Clarke Willmott’s crystal clear price promise
We are supporting the Solicitors Regulatory Authority’s (SRA) drive to improve transparency in legal services by helping people to understand the services available and the costs involved. To get an idea of the likely costs for popular services, see our price guides.
Our price promise
Clarke Willmott’s crystal clear price promise
We are supporting the Solicitors Regulatory Authority’s (SRA) drive to improve transparency in legal services by helping people to understand the services available and the costs involved. To get an idea of the likely costs for popular services, see our price guides.
Our offices
We have offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. Click on the office links below to learn more about your local team of solicitors and how they can support you. We also work closely with a number of carefully chosen overseas law firms and our client’s favoured solicitors on international matters.
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The Statutory Residence Test and “exceptional circumstances”
Since 6 April 2013 an individual’s UK tax status has been decided by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). The number of days that the taxpayer spends in the UK is vital in determining tax residence pursuant to the SRT with a variable number being permitted as decided by various factors.
Giving to charity in your Will can be a straightforward process involving an outright legacy. The good news is that the legacy should be exempt from inheritance tax due to the charity exemption.