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Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham office grows with two new appointments

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The Birmingham office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has started the new year with the appointment of two new lawyers Holly Smith and Michaela Walker.

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Is my settlement fair?

Is my settlement fair?
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Family law

New Family Procedure Rules mean that all parties need to consider non-court-dispute resolution (NCDR) to resolve their disputes before…

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Clarke Willmott urges businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new law

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Corporate and commercial law
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new legislation introducing a corporate offence of “failing to prevent fraud.”

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The Court deploys new powers to order a party to mediate

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Commercial litigation and disputes
The High Court has recently deployed powers that it acquired in the Autumn of 2024 to force a party to mediate.

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Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology
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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

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Teachers’ pension valuation delays likely to persist

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Family law
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are stalling divorce settlements, leaving countless individuals in financial and emotional limbo, says Adam Maguire, partner in the Family Law team at Clarke Willmott.

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Are you ready to support World Encephalitis Day 2025?

Are you ready to support World Encephalitis Day 2025?
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As one of Encephalitis’ International’s legal partners, Clarke Willmott is proud to support World Encephalitis Day, otherwise known as…

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Clarke Willmott’s Chris Longbottom nominated for Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards

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Family law
Chris Longbottom, national family law team manager and partner at Clarke Willmott in Manchester, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Private Client Lawyer of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.

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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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