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Brain injury and relationship breakdown

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Brain injury can change people. Personality, behaviour, insight, cognition. All can be altered as a result of the injury, not by choice. The partner they once knew may present differently, and the relationship dynamic shifts in ways neither party anticipated. When these relationships break down, as research suggests around 75% will, family proceedings raise complex and overlapping legal issues.

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The hidden data protection risks in the 2026/27 GP contract – What GP practices need to know

Corporate and commercial law
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Contractual changes to the 2026/27 GP Contract came into force on 1 April 2026. One contractual change with potentially significant legal consequences has attracted comparatively little attention: a new obligation requiring GP practices to disclose detailed staff information to their Integrated Care Board (ICB).

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate
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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Supporting fertility patients beyond treatment: why legal guidance matters for clinics and professionals

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Clarke Willmott’s fertility and family law team works with intended parents, donors, surrogates and professionals across the fertility sector. We are also keen to build long-term relationships with clinics and healthcare providers who want to ensure patients have access to specialist legal advice at the right time.

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Clarke Willmott’s role in the Greater Manchester ecosystem

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As a values-led organisation, Clarke Willmott prides itself on embedding positive environmental, social and governance credentials into our everyday practice.

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Employment law has changed — are your contracts and policies still compliant?

Employment
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Major reforms took effect in April 2026, with further changes coming in October 2026. This is the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in over a decade, affecting all employers, regardless of size.

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Navigating the Renters’ Right Act: Implications for rural landlords and tenants

Agriculture
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Although the reforms are often discussed in an urban context, they will also have a material impact on farmers, landowners and rural businesses that let cottages, farmhouses or estate properties.

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Blue Therapy: breadwinner vs homemaker

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What the Netflix show Blue Therapy reveals about divorce, finances and child welfare under English family law, with expert insight from family lawyer Jordan Spalding.

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Debunking common probate myths: a contentious perspective

Civil dispute resolution
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Contentious probate disputes can often arise because widely held myths about Wills, probate, and inheritance cause confusion. As specialists in Will disputes and contentious estates, we frequently see how misunderstandings (rather than malice) can escalate into formal claims.

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The new world of farming partnerships

Agriculture
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The Court of Appeal’s decision in Cobden v Cobden represents one of the most significant developments in farming partnership law for many years.

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Statutory demands – A strategic guide to debt recovery

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our commercial and private client litigation team explain what a statutory demand is, why you might need one and how our team can help.

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