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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Private wealth
Insights
Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
and
Sarah Arkless
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Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition
Corporate and commercial law
Insights
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.
Written by
Tom Potts
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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay
Employment
Insights
On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.
Written by
Paula Squire
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Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Employment
Insights
Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options
Employment
Insights
Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?
Family law
Insights
The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?
Commercial contracts and agreements
Insights
Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.
Written by
Chidem Aliss
and
Amy Peacey
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Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour
Family law
Insights
Clarke Willmott has held a webinar delving into the offence of coercive and controlling behaviour and looking at what legal professionals can do to help clients who fall victim.
Written by
Rayner Grice
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Dividing your home contents and personal belongings
Family law
Insights
The division of the contents of the former matrimonial home and personal belongings is often an added complication in what is already a stressful and emotional experience.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
and
Emily Finn
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