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

They are very pragmatic, very friendly, good to deal with and technically very strong – they really do just what you want them to do.

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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.

Corporate social responsibility

Businesses urged to act now on e-waste as device upgrades accelerate

Businesses should reduce electronic waste now rather than wait for future regulation, say ESG and regulatory experts at Clarke Willmott ahead of International E-Waste Day.

Family law

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

October marks Domestic Abuse Awareness month and is an important opportunity to raise awareness of domestic abuse, challenge misconceptions and ensure that victims and their families understand the protection and legal remedies available to them in the UK

ESG

Clarke Willmott Bristol selects 1625 Independent People as local charity partner

Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office has selected 1625 Independent People as its local charity partner, with colleagues set to support the young people’s organisation through fundraising, volunteering and awareness-raising activities over the coming year.

Events

Autumn Career Fairs

Throughout September and October, our early careers team will be attending careers fairs and early careers events across the South West and North West.

Events

Cardiff Next Generation Chocolate Truffle Workshop

Network with junior professionals at Cardiff’s Chocolate Truffle Workshop. Make artisan chocolates, build new connections and celebrate Beaujolais Day.

Social housing providers

Clarke Willmott strengthens support for social housing sector through HALA framework reappointment

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been reappointed to the Housing Associations’ Legal Alliance (HALA) Legal Services framework, securing places on four lots and expanding the firm’s ability to support housing provider clients across a broader range of legal services.

Commercial property

Autumn Clarke Willmott Property Series – Property, People and Permissions: Legal Essentials of Buying a Business

Learn how property, employment and lease considerations can impact business sales and acquisitions in this expert-led Clarke Willmott webinar.

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