Focus on our private property and agriculture team at Clarke Willmott
Agriculture
Insights
Clarke Willmott’s team of private property and agricultural specialists possess extensive and well-rounded experience which enables them to provide informed legal advice on every aspect of rural and urban property transactions.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Mark Buckerfield
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The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.
Written by
Paul Davies
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The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force from 1 April 2023 following safety concerns for occupants of high rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the intention of improving the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
News
Commercial litigation and disputes
An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company's management or other shareholders.
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NHS costs recovery: Increase in the level of recoverable charges
News
Personal injury and medical negligence
After a road traffic accident or work accident those responsible for causing the injury must, under the NHS Injury Cost Recovery scheme to contribute to the cost of any NHS treatment received by those who are injured.
Written by
Lee Hart
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Deadline looming to implement UK international transfer of personal data amendments
News
Commercial contracts and agreements
Incoming changes to UK data protection laws means those using the EU standard contractual clauses to safely transfer personal data outside the UK are to update their documentation to bring them into line with equivalent UK-mandated contractual clauses.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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Bonus or backfire: Professional sport employment contracts & bonus awards
Employment
Insights
Bonus schemes are an important part of the employment relationship. In professional sport, contractual bonus schemes often trigger significant bonus distributions.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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