Love and lasting gifts: show your loved ones you care this Valentine’s Day
Private wealth
Insights
Flowers and chocolates are lovely to receive but only temporary in the joy they bring. This Valentine’s Day consider giving your partner and children the long-standing gift to remove the combination of loss, uncertainty and chaos at a time of deep grief.
Written by
Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)
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Love without a ring: what Cohabiting Couples need to know this Valentines Day
Family law
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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. For many couples who have chosen to live together without marrying, it is also a moment to think about the practical realities that come with cohabitation under the law in the UK.
Written by
Paige Atherton
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Valentine’s Day and the power of a trade mark: “a diamond is forever”
Commercial contracts and agreements
Insights
As couples prepare to pop the question this Valentine’s Day, one timeless phrase serves as a reminder that strong branding, like strong relationships, can stand the test of time.
Written by
Declan Goodwin
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Why sport professionals should consider nuptial agreements this winter Olympics season
Family law
Insights
Family lawyer Chris Longbottom discusses the importance of nuptial agreements for sport professionals where the financial implications of marriage can be more complex.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Funding packages: a key tool for expanding law firms
Corporate and commercial law
Insights
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
and
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.
Written by
Millie Bradshaw
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Navigating modern contentious probate: Key risks, rising disputes and how to protect your legacy
Private wealth
Insights
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
and
Geraldine Stephens
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Stroke prevention: Why early recognition still saves lives
Medical negligence
Insights
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
Insights
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
Insights
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.
Written by
Paula Squire
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