Christmas
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From everyone at Clarke Willmott solicitors, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024. View our animated e-card.
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HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail
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HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright – albeit different – future on the UK high street, according to our leading retail lawyer, Amanda French.
Written by
Amanda French
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Reform of the law relating to Wills on the agenda again
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Wills & probate
The Law Commission recently published a supplementary consultation relating to Wills and how the law established by a Victorian statute could be modernised for the 21st century.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
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What’s in store for Inheritance tax?
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Private wealth
Inheritance tax has been in the spotlight recently with suggestions that the Conservative Party may include its abolition in their General Election manifesto, although despite rumours to the contrary no mention of IHT was made in the Autumn Statement.
Written by
Paul Davies
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Powers of Attorney Act 2023 brings LPA changes
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Wills & probate
The Powers of Attorney Act (the Act) received royal assent in September, with the majority of the Act coming into force at an unspecified time in the future. Our expert Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) partner, Anne Minihane, covers the main changes to LPAs that advisers should be aware of.
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Anne Minihane
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Home loan planning unsuccessful
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Private wealth
The recent case of Elborne v HMRC will be of interest to advisers who act for clients who have put in place a form of inheritance tax planning (IHT) known as the “home loan scheme.”
Written by
Claire Johnson
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Clarke Willmott Legal Executive Joins National YRes Committee
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Family law
A trainee legal executive, Stacey Collins has joined the growing network for young family law professionals with her appointment at YRes.
Written by
Rayner Grice
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Tribunal decision protects charity from conflicts of interest
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Charities
discusses the Charity Act and its key components on your charitable belongings.
Written by
Jacqui Lazare
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The role of the family in personal injury litigation
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Family law
Experts from our personal injury and family law teams came together to provide invaluable advice to those who support injured people and their families through rehabilitation and beyond
Written by
Adam Maguire
and Philip Edwards
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in the workplace
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Employment
Our new team member, Karina Holland, has been assisting a number of clients with alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) and offers a guide to ADR for employment disputes.
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Happy Hiring: Practical recruitment tips
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Our Employment team have outlined three recruitment tips below to help you avoid facing any legal challenge from disgruntled job applicants.
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