Clarke Willmott steps up sports sector push with Manchester summit appearance

Sport

Insights

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its foothold in the global sports and events industry, confirming its attendance at the Major Events International (MEI) Events Summit 2025 in Manchester this November.

28 October 2025

Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Crime & regulatory

Insights

Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.

27 May 2025

Written by

Sam Harkness

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Employment

Insights

The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.

16 July 2024

Common divorce myths dispelled

Family law

Insights

Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.

21 March 2022

Written by

Emily Finn

Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Construction

Insights

A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court has shed some very welcome light on a fairly obscure part of the Construction Act relating to the correct timing for issuing Pay Less Notices.

5 March 2025

Written by

Mark Christie

Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Medical negligence

Insights

For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.

17 September 2021

Written by

Vanessa Harris

Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology

Insights

Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

28 January 2025

Written by

Amy Peacey

Death, tax and ISAs

Wills & probate

Insights

Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.

1 September 2019

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Private wealth

Insights

Clarke Willmott shows how a deed of variation can be used to by the beneficiary to make tax savings.

17 November 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers

Insights

The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

23 May 2024

Written by

Neelam Sharma

Does a Will go out of date?

Private wealth

Insights

While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

17 October 2025

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Clarke Willmott steps up sports sector push with Manchester summit appearance

Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Common divorce myths dispelled

Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Data protection – are you compliant?

Death, tax and ISAs

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Does a Will go out of date?

Not found what you are looking for?

Looking for legal advice?

Connect with us