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Specialisms and sector expertise

Interpreting the law can be a minefield. Even more so when it involves a very new, niche, cross-border or particularly complicated matter. To help our clients navigate the law and achieve the best possible outcome, our team is made up of solicitors who specialise in many different areas of law and business sectors.

Each lawyer’s chosen specialism reflects their experience, in-depth knowledge and passion. As true enthusiasts, they invest time and energy to gain an in-depth understanding of the issue and the context in which it applies.

This focus results in highly specialised advice and tailored, often sophisticated, solutions for our clients both in the UK and overseas.

Our specialisms

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Agriculture

Advice on a wide range of matters including property, planning, employment, disputes, family law, tax and estate planning.

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Banking and financial services

Advice for borrowers, banks, building societies and specialist lenders on all aspects of lending transactions, financial litigation and professional negligence claims.

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Charities

Expert legal advice for charitable organisations Clarke Willmott has significant experience in advising charitable organisations with a broad range of aims. Our Charities team is...

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Education

Providing legal advice for schools, academies and colleges.

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Executive Wealthcare

Your bespoke legal and financial affairs planning service Skillfully managing your finances can help to mitigate risk and preserve your wealth for future generations. Despite...

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Family businesses

Combining business and family is a delicate balancing act. As well as facing the same challenges as other businesses, family run businesses must also manage...

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Green Energy

Legal specialists for the low carbon energy infrastructure sector The UK’s energy generation market has been transformed over the last 10 years. This level of...

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International and cross border solicitors

Legal expertise spanning borders and jurisdictions As lifestyles and business become increasingly international in nature, the scope of our work is evolving too. Today, our...

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Later living

Specialist legal advice and support for developers of later living property Homes for later living are specifically designed for older people who wish to move...

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Legal services for healthcare businesses

Many healthcare providers in England and Wales are privately owned and managed with a corporate business structure. Often, they provide a service to NHS and...

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Our housebuilder expertise

Providing advice to the residential development sector, from complex strategic land projects to straightforward plot sales.

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Our water expertise

Clarke Willmott has an extensive range of experience across the water sector, as well as a detailed understanding of the industry, key legislation and the...

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Public sector

Acting for government agencies, local authorities and PTCs.

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Real estate

Commercial property advice for property investors, developers, housing associations, local authorities and land owners.

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Retail & leisure

Advising shops, brands and retail chains on issues such as food safety, regulatory changes and property.

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Social housing providers

Advice for local authorities, charities and care organisations.

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Sport

Specialist solicitors for the sports sector Our sports sector team is a leading sports law practice in the United Kingdom and is ranked as a...

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Start-ups and high growth businesses

Specialist legal advice for entrepreneurs and business owners Starting a business can be a thrilling adventure – but it can also create a to-do list...

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Technology

Providing legal advice on all technology matters including IT outsourcing, contractual disputes, data protection and social media.

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Telecoms advice for landowners

Our Telecoms team acts exclusively for landowners against operators and has advised on telecoms issues for over 20 years. Our clients include retailers, social housing...

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What our clients say

The key difference when working with the team at Clarke Willmott is their passion for the subject and the fact that they genuinely want to assist.

Social Housing client

Clarke Willmott LLP has a well-respected team with ‘vast experience in negotiating complex issues’, and its knowledge and grasp of legal issues is ‘second to none’.

Commercial Litigation client

Our expertise in action

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Clarke Willmott reach successful settlement for delayed fracture treatment case

A woman has been left with long term care needs which would not have been required had her fracture been...

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Trusts in International Estate Planning

Mr. Rhodes is domiciled in South Africa but works in the UK. He instructed Clarke Willmott LLP in relation to...

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Yeovil College

Gas supply dispute following the change of contractual supplier by the client. Problem The change of contractual supply was not...

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Industry recognition

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The levels of service, expertise and professionalism have been of a consistently high standard.

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