Technology pervades every area of modern life. Its impact ranges from head-line grabbing news about IT surveillance by international bodies such as NSA to more mundane concerns such as the security of on-line transactions, employees getting caught making inappropriate comments on Twitter and YouTube and massive IT disputes.
Today, our expert team of solicitors is frequently called upon by multi-national organisations and institutions, entrepreneurial businesses, and wealthy individuals and families seeking advice and guidance on protecting their assets.
These are truly global times and many UK businesses have assets and interests overseas or are looking to expand into foreign markets. The current climate also makes the UK an attractive proposition for overseas investors. Clarke Willmott’s corporate and commercial team has extensive experience of international law and provides the highest standard of multi-jurisdiction legal advice to help our clients achieve their goals, wherever in the world they wish to do business.
Someone who has lost the mental capacity to manage their finances may well hold assets – such as investments, property and shares – in different parts of the world. If you’re looking after their affairs, it can be complicated and difficult to get financial institutions in other countries to recognise a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy order. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors can help you by co-ordinating and dealing with these assets.
If you find yourself indirectly involved in someone else’s divorce proceedings or dispute, our family law solicitors can give you expert legal advice you need to protect your interests.
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.
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.
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.
Speak to a member of our team today.
