In total 21 lawyers have been promoted across the firm’s regional offices, with the announcement including five individuals due to become partners, nine new senior associates and seven new associates.
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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.
Written by
Millie Bradshaw
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Jonathan Cree Joins Clarke Willmott’s Commercial Property Team in Birmingham
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Commercial property
Jonathan Cree has joined national law firm Clarke Willmott as a partner in the commercial property team in its Birmingham office, bolstering the firm’s residential development capability.
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Our agricultural sector are excited to be attending and sponsoring several county fairs and shows throughout Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Dorset, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, and Berkshire this year.
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.
Written by
Imogen Templeman
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Clarke Willmott joins Cardiff Capital Region Invest Partnership Programme
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Corporate and commercial law
National law firm Clarke Willmott has signed up to the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Invest Partnership Programme, marking a further step in its commitment to supporting economic growth and investment in Wales.
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Six years on from COVID-19: the clock keeps ticking
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Commercial litigation and disputes
The sixth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a notifiable disease has now passed. Businesses with unresolved insurance claims should have entered standstill agreements to preserve the right to pursue litigation.
Written by
Cathy Harris
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Companies House security issue – be aware but don’t panic
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Corporate and commercial law
On 16 March 2026 Companies House alerted customers to a security issue with its Web Filing service. Our team explain what happened and what you can do.
Written by
Sian Symmonds
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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.
Written by
Adam Maguire
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