The latest from Clarke Willmott

Corporate and commercial law
Employee ownership trusts and law firms: Is it a realistic exit option?
As the legal sector continues to evolve, many law firm owners are exploring new ways to exit their businesses – whether through a sale, merger, or internal transition.
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Press release
Law firm becomes principal partner of Taunton Rugby Club for new season
Clarke Willmott has renewed its long-standing partnership with Taunton Rugby Club, becoming the club’s principal partner for the upcoming 25/26 season.
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Employment
Clarke Willmott urges support for retailers in autumn statement
Clarke Willmott is calling on the Chancellor to provide urgent help to the UK’s retailers in her forthcoming autumn statement in order to prevent “a continued surge in redundancies, contract breaches and tribunal claims.”
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Case Commentary
Epping Forest case: Planning law, Use Class, injunctions and migrant hotels
The recent legal battle between Epping Forest District Council (“the Council”) and the Home Office over the use of the Bell Hotel in Essex has spotlighted a critical intersection of planning law, asylum policy, and local governance.
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Press release
Clarke Willmott strengthens Southampton corporate team
Two new corporate lawyers have joined the Southampton office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, significantly strengthening the team.
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Corporate and commercial law
Selling your law firm: what managing partners need to know
Corporate and commercial partner Kelvin Balmont shares a practical guide to the steps managing partners should expect to follow when selling a law firm.
Employment
Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.
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