Matthew is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team in Manchester, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, buy-outs, joint ventures, and data governance.
Our Parting Ways tool is a great first step in guiding you through the legalities of a relationship breakdown. If your marriage, civil partnership or co-habiting relationship has broken down irreparably, our free easy-to-use tool provides an overview of what you need to consider from a legal perspective.
Choosing to use a surrogate or to be a surrogate, is a decision that’s both exciting and legally complex. When considering or entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s important to understand that UK surrogacy law automatically recognises the person who gives birth (the surrogate) as the legal parent and they will be named on the birth certificate.
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
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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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Amy helps businesses and individuals document their contract relationships with third parties ensuring their commercial contracts are legally sound and comply with all applicable laws.
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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Clare has built her practice with a commitment to helping her clients resolve their issues in a constructive and conciliatory way. In doing so, she will always have regard to the long-term hopes and aspirations for the family, whilst of course protecting her client’s interest.
Clarke Willmott advises original founders on acquisition of Manchester tech business One iota
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Corporate and commercial law
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP in Manchester have advised two serial entrepreneurs on the acquisition of digital retail tech business One iota, a business which they originally founded in 2010.
Written by
Stephen Jarman
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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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