Why sport professionals should consider nuptial agreements this winter Olympics season
Family law
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Family lawyer Chris Longbottom discusses the importance of nuptial agreements for sport professionals where the financial implications of marriage can be more complex.
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Chris Longbottom
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Funding packages: a key tool for expanding law firms
Corporate and commercial law
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Kelvin Balmont, Chairman at national law firm Clarke Willmott joins Partner, Bethan Evans, to look at funding packages and how advice on financing law firms.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
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Bethan Evans
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Why your name isn’t always yours to use: Lessons from the Beckham case
Commercial contracts and agreements
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Owning your name personally doesn’t guarantee the right to use it commercially, says commercial lawyer Millie Bradshaw at national law firm Clarke Willmott, in relation to Brooklyn Beckham’s recent social media posts.
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Millie Bradshaw
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Navigating modern contentious probate: Key risks, rising disputes and how to protect your legacy
Private wealth
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Contentious probate claims are increasing across England and Wales, with disputes over wills and estates becoming more common and more complex. These claims often arise at a time of grief, financial pressure and heightened family tension.
Written by
Emma Ironside
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Geraldine Stephens
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Stroke prevention: Why early recognition still saves lives
Medical negligence
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Head of medical negligence and personal injury Marguarita Tyne explains why timing is critical in preventing strokes, the consequences when early signs are missed and how our teams expertise can help people who have suffered a stroke which could have been prevented with appropriate medical care.
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What businesses should be doing during this Data Privacy Week
Corporate and commercial law
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Specialist lawyers are encouraging businesses to use this Data Privacy Week as a timely reminder that effective data protection must remain a strategic priority for organisations of all sizes.
Written by
Declan Goodwin
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An essential guide for employers dealing with mental health issues in the workplace
Employment
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Paula Squire employment lawyer provides an essential guide for employers to assist in the promotion of wellbeing and to meet your legal obligations to support employees experiencing mental health issues which could lead to claims of discrimination.
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Paula Squire
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Look again at water neutrality to unblock development pipeline, urges Clarke Willmott
Commercial property
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Water shortages could threaten new housing developments across the UK in the coming years unless urgent action is taken, according to leading lawyer Nicola Sutton.
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Nicola Sutton
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Law firms and third-party contractual arrangements: managing risk
Corporate and commercial law
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Kelvin Balmont, Chairman at national law firm Clarke Willmott joins Amy Peacey, partner in the firm’s commercial team, to look at contractual arrangements and how legal professionals can manage risks.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
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Amy Peacey
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“There’s No Need to be Afraid”: Key Developments through the Football Governance Act 2025 and Implications for Clubs
Sport
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Readers will be aware that the Football Governance Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in July, marks a significant shift in the regulation of English football. At its core, the Act establishes the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”), a new statutory body tasked with promoting the financial sustainability of clubs, safeguarding the heritage of the game, and ensuring good governance across the sport.
Written by
Tim Williamson
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