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Securing the soil: why a business LPA is the ultimate risk management tool for your farm

Agriculture
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A business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not just standard estate planning. For modern agricultural enterprises, it is an essential piece of risk management that ensures your business, your family, and your legacy remain completely protected.

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Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving: the rise of the retail park

Commercial property
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Retail parks are seeing record demand as retailers seek accessible, flexible locations. Discover what’s driving the shift in UK retail property.

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Option agreement or promotion agreement – which delivers the best outcome for landowners?

Agriculture
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Option Agreements vs Promotion Agreements: understand the key legal and commercial differences when selling land with development potential.

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Reducing tribunal risk: practical steps for healthcare employers

Healthcare
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Employment Partner, Kathryn Walters explains how taking proactive steps to establish clear policies, consistent management practices and effective communication can significantly reduce the risk of Employment Tribunal claims.

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Settlement agreements: employer vs employee perspectives

Immigration
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Paula Squire, Partner at Clarke Willmott LLP, explores settlement agreements from both the employer and employee perspective, highlighting how differing objectives and expectations can shape negotiations and outcomes.

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New opportunities for Indian businesses

Crime & regulatory
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The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also known as the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), came into force on 15 July 2026, marking a significant milestone in the trading relationship between the two countries.

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Right to work checks are changing: is your business ready for October 2026?

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Stay ahead of the October 2026 right to work changes. Learn how new compliance requirements could affect contractors, freelancers, subcontractors and supply chains, and the practical steps businesses should take now to manage risk.

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Love Is Blind… but is the Law?

Family law
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Unlike many reality television programmes, the marriages on Love Is Blind UK are legally binding. However, as the show’s track record demonstrates, many of these relationships do not stand the test of time. This raises an important question: what happens legally when a reality TV marriage comes to an end?

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Succession planning in the care home sector: why waiting can be costly

Healthcare
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For many care home owners, day-to-day operational demands take priority over longer-term planning. Succession planning is frequently left too late and decisions are made under pressure.

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Heatwaves, drought and agricultural businesses: managing the risk

Agriculture
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Periods of prolonged heat and dry weather are becoming an increasingly significant challenge for the agricultural sector. For farmers, landowners and agri-businesses across England and Wales, drought conditions raise issues around water use, environmental compliance, worker safety and business resilience.

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