The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

Insights

While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

Protecting inheritance from divorce

Wills & probate

Insights

Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.

14 May 2023

Written by

Adam Maguire

Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

This article explores search and seizure orders: powerful tools when there are concerns that evidence will not be preserved in a dispute.

10 May 2023

Written by

Louise Goodwin

What is ESG & ESG investing?

Banking and financial services

Insights

Read about the FCA’s position on ESG investments and potential ESG-related disputes that may arise as legal obligation increases in this area.

4 May 2023

Written by

Meg Perris

Focus on our family law team at Clarke Willmott

Insights

Hear how our family law team works and leverages relationships with other teams at Clarke Willmott to provide a complete service for clients.

4 May 2023

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Taking security for commercial debt

Banking and financial services

Insights

This article discusses options available if a third party in a commercial arrangement is a corporate entity.

26 April 2023

Written by

Bethan Evans

Minor children and 1975 Inheritance Act Claims

Wills & probate

Insights

This article explains the law around the 1975 Inheritance Act and minor children.

28 March 2023

Written by

Ellie Bond

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

Insights

Read our expert analysis on Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 spring budget and what it means for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the UK’s climate pledges.

23 March 2023

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.

1 March 2023

Written by

Tom Potts

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

23 February 2023

Government publishes new consultation on calculating holiday for part-year and irregular hours workers

Insights

In January, the government launched a consultation on proposals to deal with the calculation of holiday entitlement for workers who work for only part of the year or work irregular hours following the decision of the Supreme Court in Harpur Trust v Brazel last year.

21 February 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

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The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Protecting inheritance from divorce

Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

What is ESG & ESG investing?

Focus on our family law team at Clarke Willmott

Taking security for commercial debt

Minor children and 1975 Inheritance Act Claims

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Government publishes new consultation on calculating holiday for part-year and irregular hours workers

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