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Clarke Willmott’s role in the Greater Manchester ecosystem

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As a values-led organisation, Clarke Willmott prides itself on embedding positive environmental, social and governance credentials into our everyday practice.

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Employment law has changed — are your contracts and policies still compliant?

Employment
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Major reforms took effect in April 2026, with further changes coming in October 2026. This is the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in over a decade, affecting all employers, regardless of size.

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Navigating the Renters’ Right Act: Implications for rural landlords and tenants

Agriculture
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Although the reforms are often discussed in an urban context, they will also have a material impact on farmers, landowners and rural businesses that let cottages, farmhouses or estate properties.

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Blue Therapy: breadwinner vs homemaker

Family law
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What the Netflix show Blue Therapy reveals about divorce, finances and child welfare under English family law, with expert insight from family lawyer Jordan Spalding.

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Debunking common probate myths: a contentious perspective

Civil dispute resolution
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Contentious probate disputes can often arise because widely held myths about Wills, probate, and inheritance cause confusion. As specialists in Will disputes and contentious estates, we frequently see how misunderstandings (rather than malice) can escalate into formal claims.

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The new world of farming partnerships

Agriculture
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The Court of Appeal’s decision in Cobden v Cobden represents one of the most significant developments in farming partnership law for many years.

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Statutory demands – A strategic guide to debt recovery

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our commercial and private client litigation team explain what a statutory demand is, why you might need one and how our team can help.

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The brand you sell can come back to bite warning

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has described the legal dispute between Jo Malone and Estée Lauder as ‘a cautionary tale’, warning that selling the rights to a founder’s name can carry decades-long consequences.

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Mentoring in action – Female lawyers shape future talents

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An office mentoring programme between lawyers at Clarke Willmott is paying dividends for the next generation of legal talent and celebrating the power of women supporting women.

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Managing a small-scale redundancy process

Employment
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For employers who find themselves considering a redundancy exercise, we have set out a summary below of the legal position when dealing with small-scale redundancies following recent case law.

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Crypto assets in divorce – what you need to know

Family law
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If you or your spouse hold crypto, it is essential to understand how these assets are treated on divorce. At Clarke Willmott, we regularly advise on complex financial remedy cases involving a wide range of assets.

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