JLR cyber attack highlights importance of robust contracts, insurance and other risk management tools
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The recent cyber attack suffered by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) makes it all the more vital that businesses have robust commercial contracts, computer back-up procedures and insurance policies in place, according to a leading lawyer.
Written by
Stephen Green
and
Chidem Aliss
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The government has confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will assume responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance – replacing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and other professional bodies currently fulfilling that role.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
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Lawyer Karl Brown has been announced as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Sir Alexander Bustamante Award for his dedication to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I).
Written by
Karl Brown
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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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