Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have represented a housing developer in a successful Supreme Court appeal that could give the green light to the construction of thousands of new homes.
Written by
Kary Withers
,
Caroline Waller
and
Tara Moseley
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With the upcoming Autumn Budget only weeks away, there have been several reports that ministers are considering changes to the controversial Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms announced last year, which would see a 20% tax on estates worth more than £1m.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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In her Autumn Budget 2024, Rachel Reeves announced several measures to reform inheritance tax (“IHT”), including bringing most unused pension funds within the value of a person’s estate for IHT purposes from 6 April 2027.
Written by
Paul Davies
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The V11 Football Scandal: Negligent financial advice under fire
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Commercial litigation and disputes
A group of former Premier League football players including Danny Murphy, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have spoken out after losing tens of millions of pounds through financial advisers.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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Clarke Willmott ranked among UK’s top 100 law firms by The Lawyer
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National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been ranked 80th in The Lawyer’s UK 200 Top 100 for 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the leading law firms in the country.
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Japanese investors bet on Manchester but Whitehall must do the same
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Corporate and commercial law
With Greater Manchester attracting almost £118 million from Japanese businesses over the past year, the government must support regional growth to match international confidence, says the head of one of the city’s major law firms.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Clarke Willmott’s South West Offices Improve on Already Impressive Legal 500 Results for 2026
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The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have been ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 guide, with numerous practice areas and individual lawyers being recognised.
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Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham office improves on already impressive Legal 500 results for 2026
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The Birmingham office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 guide, with numerous practice areas and individual lawyers being recognised.
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