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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.
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Corporate law

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

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

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

Family law

Same-sex couples in sport: building families

For many same-sex couples working in sport, whether as elite athletes, coaches, agents, or in club and federation roles, the question of starting a family is one that requires careful planning. The physical demands of sporting careers, the pressures of performance schedules, and the realities of frequent travel all shape when and how family planning becomes possible.
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Corporate and commercial law

EMI scheme updates – a summary of recent changes

With effect from 6 April 2026, significant reforms to some of the key scheme limits have come into force, representing the largest expansion of the EMI regime since its introduction.
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Medical negligence

When stroke is missed

Marguarita Tyne, head of Clarke Willmott’s medical negligence team, explains the common circumstances in which strokes are missed and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about potential claims, outcomes, and compensation.
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Recognition

True specialists both at partner and associate level.

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