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Focus on SME housebuilder at Clarke Willmott

Housebuilder
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We spoke to partner, and head of Clarke Willmott’s bespoke SME housebuilder offering, Nicola Sutton to learn more about the team’s areas of expertise and how they work together to provide exceptional legal care to our clients.

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Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice

Commercial litigation and disputes
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High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.

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When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Family law
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In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique – and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.

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Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law
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Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

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What really happens when someone dies without a Will

Private wealth
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When someone dies without a Will in place, the confusion and uncertainty that follows is stressful and time consuming for all involved.

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Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways 

Construction
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

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Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Crime & regulatory
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Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.

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Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments

Financial services litigation
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Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.

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Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Crime & regulatory
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Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.

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Focus on our Healthcare team at Clarke Willmott

Healthcare
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Our commercial healthcare solicitors offer extensive experience to our clients across the healthcare sector, including care homes, GP practices, dental practices, nurseries, veterinary practices, and pharmacies.

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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Employment
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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.

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