Families turn to out-of-court solutions as UK family courts face continued judge shortage
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The family courts in England and Wales are under unprecedented strain, with growing backlogs and delays caused by an acute shortage of judges and a looming recruitment and retention crisis.
Written by
Rebecca Aston-Jones
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Clarke Willmott unveils ‘Tula’ the elephant to champion workplace wellbeing and mental health conversations
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Clarke Willmott LLP has launched a brilliant new wellbeing initiative in partnership with Elephant in the Room (EIR), a movement dedicated to encouraging open conversations about mental health in the workplace.
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Clarke Willmott strengthens its commitment to carbon literacy on Carbon Literacy Action Day
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Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott has reinforced its commitment to tackling climate change by participating in a full day of Carbon Literacy training in its Manchester office on 13th November, as part of Carbon Literacy Action Day - the national initiative led by The Carbon Literacy Project.
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SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again
Commercial property
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The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term - a level of output not seen since 1977.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
Agriculture
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From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Written by
David Maddock
and
Tom Chiffers
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Clarke Willmott secures landmark ruling in eight-year Will dispute
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Private wealth
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has successfully represented Fiona Burgess in Burgess v Whittle & Anor [2025] EWHC 2633 (Ch), securing a court ruling that officially recognised her mother’s 2014 Will and brought an eight-year battle to an end.
Written by
Emma Ironside
,
Bonita Walters
and
Ellie Bond
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Experts warn private clients to prepare for potential tax changes
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Private wealth
Private clients and advisors are being urged to review personal wealth and estate planning strategies as speculation grows over potential tax reforms ahead of this month’s Budget.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Michelle Seddon
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