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Break clauses, rent invoices and last-minute demands: lessons from Sterling House

Property litigation
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The recent case of Sterling House Ltd v International Baccalaureate Organisation (UK) Ltd [2026] EWHC 2680 (BP) shows why assuming that paying the landlord’s final invoice isn’t always enough to satisfy a lease break clause.

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Choosing the right structure for a family business

Family businesses solicitors
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Choosing the wrong structure can create difficulties when family circumstances evolve or new opportunities arise.

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The Retention Ban: what does it mean for the construction industry?

Construction
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Explore what the Commercial Payments Bill’s proposed ban on retentions could mean for construction contracts and the wider construction industry.

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The Retention Ban – what social housing providers need to know

Social housing providers
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The proposed ban on retentions could reshape Development Agreements in 2027. Find out what the changes could mean for social housing providers.

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Fireworks and livestock: what farmers need to know this bonfire season

Agriculture
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For those working in agriculture, firework displays can present significant challenges. The sudden noise, flashes of light and unpredictability associated with fireworks can cause distress to livestock, leading to animal welfare concerns and, in some cases, financial losses for farming businesses.

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Beyond treatment: why legal planning is becoming a core part of the fertility journey

Family law
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From donor conception and surrogacy to overseas fertility treatment, early legal advice can help prospective parents understand their rights, avoid complications and plan with confidence.

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A budget for the high street? Assessing the impact on the retail and leisure sector

Retail & leisure
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The Budget arrives at a time when many businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are still balancing cost pressures, changing consumer habits and a cautious economic outlook.

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Learning the lessons of Grenfell – Sergio Cavalaro’s list of priorities

Construction
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Tasked with delivering the remaining inquiry recommendations and advising on regulatory reform, Prof. Cavalaro will act as a link between government, regulators, industry, professional bodies, academia and residents.

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Elite career, lasting legacy

Sport
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Explore why estate planning for professional athletes is essential, from making a will to protecting assets and planning for the future.

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The legal mistakes that scare our lawyers this Halloween

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As Halloween approaches, our teams at Clarke Willmott have been thinking about all things scary! Halloween is a time for tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. But for our lawyers, the real scares are often much closer to home. Every year, we see individuals, families and businesses caught out by avoidable mistakes that can have lasting legal and financial consequences.

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