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Clarke Willmott sets net zero targets

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The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has verified national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP’s science-based net-zero target of 2040.

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We pay tribute to Clarke Willmott Partner Neil Baker

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At Clarke Willmott LLP, we were devastated to learn that our friend and colleague Partner Neil Baker passed away on Monday 12th of March 2024.

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Clarke Willmott welcomes TV soap’s coercive control plotline

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Leading law firm Clarke Willmott has praised a new storyline on TV’s Emmerdale for exploring the issue of controlling and coercive behaviour in a difficult domestic abuse storyline

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Don’t leave it too late: IHT on gifts skyrockets

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The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.

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Building Safety Act (BSA) Update – Retail Focus

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The Building Safety Act 2022 came into force from 1 April 2023 following safety concerns for occupants of high rise buildings after the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the intention of improving the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.

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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?

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An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.

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NHS costs recovery: Increase in the level of recoverable charges

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After a road traffic accident or work accident those responsible for causing the injury must, under the NHS Injury Cost Recovery scheme to contribute to the cost of any NHS treatment received by those who are injured.

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Deadline looming to implement UK international transfer of personal data amendments

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Incoming changes to UK data protection laws means those using the EU standard contractual clauses to safely transfer personal data outside the UK are to update their documentation to bring them into line with equivalent UK-mandated contractual clauses.

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Adam Maguire nominated for Birmingham Law Society award

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Adam Maguire has been nominated for a prestigious award at an annual ceremony which celebrates the best of Birmingham’s legal sector.

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Biodiversity Net Gain – requirements for developers have now become law

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From 12th February 2024 mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements, part of the Environment Act 2021, became effective meaning that developers must ensure a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity

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Intellectual property rights in Formula One

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As Formula One fans gear up for the start of the new Grand Prix season in Bahrain this weekend, it is crucial to understand how valuable intellectual property (IP) protection is within the sport.

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