Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

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The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.

20 October 2025

Second marriages later in life

Private wealth

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If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

15 November 2020

Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection

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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Anne Minihane

Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice

Commercial litigation and disputes

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High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.

18 June 2025

Written by

Laura Robinson (née Hazell)

Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth

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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

29 May 2024

Written by

Jodi Howe

Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers

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The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

23 May 2024

Written by

Neelam Sharma

Implications of bank of mum and dad

Private wealth

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Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.

23 September 2024

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

Sport

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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

What really happens when someone dies without a Will

Private wealth

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When someone dies without a Will in place, the confusion and uncertainty that follows is stressful and time consuming for all involved.

3 June 2025

Written by

Laura Case

Working with us in Birmingham

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We have seven offices across the UK including our new Birmingham office located at Colmore Row.

14 May 2024

Written by

Rayner Grice

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Corporate and commercial law

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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

11 February 2025

Written by

Simon Smith

Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Second marriages later in life

Testamentary capacity explained

Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice

Common misconceptions of trusts

Implications of bank of mum and dad

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

What really happens when someone dies without a Will

Working with us in Birmingham

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

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