Skip to content Skip to footer
Clarke Willmott LLP
Enquiries Call 0345 209 1000

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

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

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

Read more on Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Read more on Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

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
and

Read more on Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?
Read more on Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

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

Read more on Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour
Read more on Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour

Don’t leave it too late to arrange lasting power of attorney

Wills & probate
Insights
Specialist private client lawyers are encouraging people to consider making Lasting Power of Attorneys (“LPAs”) before it is too late.

Written by

Read more on Don’t leave it too late to arrange lasting power of attorney
Read more on Don’t leave it too late to arrange lasting power of attorney

Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

Medical negligence
Insights
Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.

Written by

Read more on Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?
Read more on Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Court of Protection
Insights
It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.

Read more on Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?
Read more on Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Bank loans for your care homes

Healthcare
Insights
Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.

Written by

Read more on Bank loans for your care homes
Read more on Bank loans for your care homes

Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
Buying a business ought to be a positive experience, but what happens if the acquisition goes wrong? What can an injured buyer do to seek redress?

Read more on Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues
Read more on Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Wills & probate
Insights
We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation.

Read more on Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate
Read more on Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Fair shares and non marital assets

Family law
Insights
Bristol University and the Nuffield Foundation have recently released their report, “Fair shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce”.

Written by

Read more on Fair shares and non marital assets
Read more on Fair shares and non marital assets

Not found what you are looking for?

Speak to a member of our team today.

Request a consultation

Looking for legal advice?

Ask us

Request a consultation

Call us

0345 209 1000

Email us

Connect with us

Twitter LinkedIn