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.

2 December 2024

Written by

Tom Chiffers

and

Sarah Arkless

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate

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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

14 September 2019

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Civil dispute resolution

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In this article Senior Associate, Emma Ironside, takes a look at how to remedy a mistake in a trust document.

22 June 2023

Written by

Emma Ironside

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

Corporate and commercial law

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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.

1 March 2023

Written by

Tom Potts

New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Employment

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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.

23 April 2025

Written by

Paula Squire

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

Employment

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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.

12 August 2025

Written by

Tim Copplestone

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Employment

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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.

15 April 2025

Written by

Tim Copplestone

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Family law

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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.

7 December 2023

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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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.

8 April 2020

Written by

Chidem Aliss

and

Amy Peacey

Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour

Family law

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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.

21 September 2023

Written by

Rayner Grice

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

Family law

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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.

21 February 2019

Written by

Chris Longbottom

and

Emily Finn

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

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