The role of the family in personal injury litigation
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Family law
Experts from our personal injury and family law teams came together to provide invaluable advice to those who support injured people and their families through rehabilitation and beyond
Written by
Adam Maguire
and
Philip Edwards
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What do employers need to know about the planned changes to strike rules?
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The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) announced earlier this month that around 40,000 railway workers are set to strike tomorrow (27th July) following ongoing disputes around working conditions, job security and pay.
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A restrictive covenant is a clause in a contract that protects your business if a member of staff leaves. They aim to prevent an employee from joining a competitor for a limited period, from soliciting or working with customers or from soliciting or employing your staff. Without proper covenants in place, particularly for executive roles, your business is at risk.
Business interruption insurance claims: choose your battles carefully
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Many lawyers, insurers and policy holders have been following the progress of the Financial Conduct Authority’s test case on business interruption (“BI”) claims which will now go to the UK Supreme Court on appeal on 16 November 2020.
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Buy-to-let properties and inheritance tax planning – case study
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Private wealth
Partner Philip Whitcomb and Partner Jacqui Lazare discuss the various options available for people who have a property portfolio and want to mitigate their tax bill. Jacqui and Philip use three case study examples to explain the various options.
Written by
Jacqui Lazare
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Clarke Willmott’s Chris Longbottom nominated for Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
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Family law
Chris Longbottom, national family law team manager and partner at Clarke Willmott in Manchester, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Private Client Lawyer of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Holly has a particular focus on complex financial relief in divorce cases, working with high net worth individuals, including those with inherited wealth, family businesses, and trust interests.