Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Crime & regulatory

Insights

Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.

19 May 2025

Written by

Tim Williamson

and

Sam Harkness

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Retail & leisure

Insights

The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK.

20 October 2025

Written by

Amanda French

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Insights

Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place.

15 April 2025

Written by

Tim Copplestone

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

Insights

While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

What is live facial recognition technology and can we use it?

Retail & leisure

Insights

Read about use of live facial recognition technology and steps businesses should take to ensure that their use of this technology is lawful.

7 June 2023

Changes on the high street – employers get informed

Retail & leisure

Insights

Kathryn Walters, a senior associate in the employment team at Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at key employment law considerations for retailers in the current market.

23 April 2024

Written by

Kathryn Walters

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

Fair shares and non marital assets

Insights

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

14 February 2024

Written by

Chris Longbottom

I’m getting divorced – now what?

Insights

Divorce lawyer Adam Maguire looks at what divorcing couples should take into account at the outset.

26 May 2022

Written by

Adam Maguire

Key legal issues when leasing a pub

Commercial property

Insights

The British Beer and Pub Association estimates that over 300 pubs in the UK will permanently shut their doors this year. The crisis affecting hospitality operations has led to a slew of hospitality venues coming onto the market for let, often at seemingly competitive rents.

18 November 2025

Written by

Alfie Carlisle

New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

Agriculture

Insights

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.

18 March 2025

Written by

Laura Mackain-Bremner

Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

What is live facial recognition technology and can we use it?

Changes on the high street – employers get informed

Data protection – are you compliant?

Fair shares and non marital assets

I’m getting divorced – now what?

Key legal issues when leasing a pub

New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

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