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Industry news
Clarke Willmott unveils ‘Tula’ the elephant to champion workplace wellbeing and mental health conversations
Clarke Willmott LLP has launched a brilliant new wellbeing initiative in partnership with Elephant in the Room (EIR), a movement dedicated to encouraging open conversations about mental health in the workplace.
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Corporate social responsibility
Clarke Willmott strengthens its commitment to carbon literacy on Carbon Literacy Action Day
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott has reinforced its commitment to tackling climate change by participating in a full day of Carbon Literacy training in its Manchester office on 13th November, as part of Carbon Literacy Action Day – the national initiative led by The Carbon Literacy Project.
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Focus On
SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again
The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term – a level of output not seen since 1977.
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Industry news
Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
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Industry news
Michelle Seddon joins Clarke Willmott as private client partner
Experienced private client lawyer Michelle Seddon has joined national law firm Clarke Willmott as a partner in its Taunton office.
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Events
HR Lunch Club – December 2025
Join us for a festive update on practical information, essential action points and hands-on tips, any new legislation and case study highlights.
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Private wealth
Clarke Willmott secures landmark ruling in eight-year Will dispute
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has successfully represented Fiona Burgess in Burgess v Whittle & Anor [2025] EWHC 2633 (Ch), securing a court ruling that officially recognised her mother’s 2014 Will and brought an eight-year battle to an end.
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