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Focus on our sport team at Clarke Willmott

Sport
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate
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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – Part 1

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Property litigation
As anticipated, the proposed ban on leasehold houses was a late addition to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (‘the Bill’).

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It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Civil dispute resolution
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If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.

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Clarke Willmott appointed to Sanctuary’s legal panel

News
Social housing providers
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been appointed to the legal panel of one of the largest housing associations in the UK, Sanctuary.

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Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers
Insights
The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

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Clarke Willmott advises on sale of Southampton-based Hilton-Baird Group

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Corporate and commercial law
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised on the sale of The Hilton-Baird Group to FRP Advisory.

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Navigating contract termination

News
Commercial litigation and disputes
Terminating a contract can have significant implications for your business, ranging from financial penalties to damaging relationships with counterparties. If you are unsure about the potential consequences of terminating a particular contract, it is crucial to seek legal advice before taking any action.

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Clarke Willmott advises Wasserman on acquisition of women’s football agency Volante Sports

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Sport
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised global sports, music and entertainment company Wasserman on its acquisition of the UK’s leading women’s football agency.

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Changes to how CQC inspects and rates care homes

Healthcare
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All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.

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