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Clarke Willmott marks milestone as Somerset housing scheme progresses

News
Social housing providers
National law firm Clarke Willmott, which advised on a major affordable housing development in the village of South Petherton in Somerset, recently took part in celebrations to mark the launch of the second phase of the scheme.

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Clarke Willmott strengthens social housing development offering with senior London appointment

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Social housing providers
National law firm Clarke Willmott has appointed leading affordable housing development specialist Anita Rasaratnam as a partner in its London office, further strengthening its nationally recognised social housing team.

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Will the Amos report or the Ockenden report have more impact on maternity care?

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An analysis of the Amos and Ockenden maternity reports, comparing their findings, recommendations and likely impact on improving maternity safety, accountability and patient outcomes across the NHS.

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Andy Burnham’s education agenda: What schools, colleges and universities should be watching

Andy Burnham’s education agenda: What schools, colleges and universities should be watching
Views
Education

Andy Burnham’s recent education speech gives further shape to his stated intention to place technical and vocational education on a…

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Football must be sustainable but FIFA plans are a dereliction of duty

News
Sport
FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in its flagship competitions to private investors represent a “dereliction of duty”, according to a leading regulatory lawyer.

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Why Birmingham family businesses need succession planning beyond a Will. 

Family businesses solicitors
Insights
For many family business owners, writing a Will feels like the final step in planning for the future. While a Will is undoubtedly an essential part of estate planning, it is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.

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A useful insight to what amounts to defamation – Kaur v Fox [2026] EWHC 1743 (KB)

A useful insight to what amounts to defamation – Kaur v Fox [2026] EWHC 1743 (KB)
Views
Civil dispute resolution

What is defamation? To succeed in a defamation claim, a claimant must show that the words complained of are “defamatory”, namely, that…

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The Great Wealth Transfer is fuelling a boom in Probate Disputes

The Great Wealth Transfer is fuelling a boom in Probate Disputes
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Commercial litigation and disputes

For many families, inheritance is no longer simply a matter of reading a will and distributing assets. Across England and Wales, probate…

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Housing Week 2026

Events
will returns on Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026. Across three days, our social housing specialists will host a series of webinars designed to share practical insights, sector updates and expert perspectives for professionals working in and alongside social housing.
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Read more on Housing Week 2026

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