A combination of factors, including the UK’s departure from the EU and the relative weakening of the British pound, has seen overseas investment in the UK increase. Clarke Willmott’s team of corporate and commercial solicitors specialises in advising overseas investors who may be looking to invest in the UK.
is a process that requires a judge to assess the lawfulness of a particular decision or course of action taken by a public body, such as a local authority, court, tribunal, health service provider or a central government department and agency. A judicial review is an investigation and a judgment on the way in which that decision has been reached, rather than being a ruling about the outcome.
makes your estate/portfolio management much more straightforward. An official copy of the register states the rights which benefit the land within the title. It also the burdens/liabilities which may be attached to the land. Once all this is evident on the public record, there is greater protection to owners against any claims against their land.
At Clarke Willmott Solicitors, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees and offer a range of training opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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Lessons to be learnt from tragic maternity cases, says Clarke Willmott
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Medical negligence
Kerry Fifield, partner in our Clinical Negligence team, recently represented a mother who lost her baby due to failings in a Cheltenham maternity unit. She says that the same issues are arising “time and time again” in NHS Trusts around the country.
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Vanessa Harris
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is when a medical or healthcare professional fails to provide treatment at the standard considered reasonable for their experience and specialism; they fail in their ‘duty of care’ – with life changing consequences for the patient. This is usually by doing something they shouldn’t have or not doing something they should have.
So, if you or a loved one believe you’ve come to serious harm at the hands of a surgeon, doctor, midwife, GP, optician or any other healthcare professional, you could be due compensation.
Minimising the negative impact of family law disputes
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Family law
Partner Clare Webb and partner Philippa Yeo explain the importance of non-court dispute resolution and what family lawyers can do to encourage clients to avoid prolonged conflict.
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Philippa Yeo
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Most financial advisers perform their role to the highest standards and in the best interests of their client. Sadly however, some do not, either due to lack of knowledge or simply for their own gain. If you’ve been a victim of poor or misleading advice you may have lost a large part of your pension pot or even everything you’ve worked so hard for.
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) introduced a requirement for large commercial organisations to prepare and publish a statement setting out the measures the company has taken to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in any part of its business.
Terminating a contract can have significant implications for your business, ranging from financial penalties to damaging relationships with counterparties. If you are unsure about the potential consequences of terminating a particular contract, it is crucial to seek legal advice before taking any action.
