Our commercial lawyers work closely with a wide variety of private sector businesses, public sector bodies and charitable organisations, providing expert guidance on almost every aspect of the law.

What sets Clarke Willmott apart is that we recognise not only the importance of providing legally watertight advice, but also the need to support our clients’ corporate objectives and long-term goals.

We have particular expertise advising our business clients on complex and cross-border matters. For example, advising international companies seeking to operate and invest in the UK, and UK companies seeking to invest or develop their business internationally.

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Employment law services

Support for organisations dealing with employment issues.

Corporate law

Advising on a range of matters including mergers, acquisitions, re-structures and corporate tax.

Commercial contracts and agreements

Providing advice on commercial contracts such as long term supply agreements, outsourcing contracts and distribution agreements.

Real estate and commercial property

Advice on a variety of matters including planning, construction, property sales and property litigation.

International business services

Comprehensive advice on managing and extending your business overseas and into the UK from overseas.

What our clients say

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The core thing about how they work is that they understand the commercial value of the advice that they give.

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The latest from Clarke Willmott

Catch up with the latest business news and views from the Clarke Willmott team.

Employment

Managing a small-scale redundancy process

For employers who find themselves considering a redundancy exercise, we have set out a summary below of the legal position when dealing with small-scale redundancies following recent case law.

Press release

Clarke Willmott joins Cardiff Capital Region Invest Partnership Programme

National law firm Clarke Willmott has signed up to the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Invest Partnership Programme, marking a further step in its commitment to supporting economic growth and investment in Wales.

Press release

Six years on from COVID-19: the clock keeps ticking

The sixth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a notifiable disease has now passed. Businesses with unresolved insurance claims should have entered standstill agreements to preserve the right to pursue litigation.

Corporate and commercial law

Companies House security issue – be aware but don’t panic

On 16 March 2026 Companies House alerted customers to a security issue with its Web Filing service. Our team explain what happened and what you can do.

Family law

Crypto assets in divorce – what you need to know

If you or your spouse hold crypto, it is essential to understand how these assets are treated on divorce. At Clarke Willmott, we regularly advise on complex financial remedy cases involving a wide range of assets.

Corporate social responsibility

Clarke Willmott announces support for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

Clarke Willmott LLP is proud to announce that it has become an official supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reaffirming its commitment to being an inclusive, fair and responsible employer in the city.

ESG

Partnership helps Ukrainian lawyer to continue her career

A lawyer who trained and practised in Ukraine has been able to continue her professional career in the UK as a result of a partnership between national law firm Clarke Willmott and Bristol-based charity Women’s Work Lab.

True specialists both at partner and associate level.

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