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

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

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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

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

Wills & probate

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

16 August 2024

Written by

Ben Tasker

Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

Medical negligence

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

17 December 2024

Written by

Vanessa Harris

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

Court of Protection

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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.

23 February 2018

Bank loans for your care homes

Healthcare

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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.

29 July 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Commercial litigation and disputes

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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?

6 January 2017

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Wills & probate

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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.

13 September 2019

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

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour

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

Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

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

Bank loans for your care homes

Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

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