Child arrangements at Christmas

Family law

Insights

Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can weigh heavily on parents who have to make difficult decisions about how to divide their children’s time between both parents, and wider family, over Christmas.

21 November 2024

Written by

Madeline Keep

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth

Insights

Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

2 December 2024

Written by

Tom Chiffers

and

Sarah Arkless

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

Family law

Insights

The division of the contents of the former matrimonial home and personal belongings is often an added complication in what is already a stressful and emotional experience.

21 February 2019

Written by

Chris Longbottom

and

Emily Finn

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

In the Spring edition of our Social Housing Newsletter, our spotlight lands on recently promoted Amy Peacey.

6 May 2021

Written by

Amy Peacey

Key Corporate Trends for 2025

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

As we enter 2025, the pace of change in the world of business and politics continues to quicken amid market turbulence and sluggish growth in the UK, a new and returning President in the US and a raft of other challenges both at home and abroad.

31 January 2025

Written by

Kim Klahn

Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Family law

Insights

An opening of the floodgates, cementing London as the divorce capital of the world, or a case which highlights the fairness of English law to financially weaker spouses?

22 September 2025

Written by

Adam Maguire

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law

Insights

Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

4 June 2025

Written by

Jacqui Lazare

What does co-parenting actually mean?

Family law

Insights

Paloma Faith has recently ignited a rather controversial parenting debate, saying that she doesn’t like the word co-parenting because ‘co’ implies 50/50 and she doesn’t believe it ever is. But does ‘co’ really imply equal care?

9 July 2024

Written by

Laura Podger

It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.

28 May 2024

Written by

John Flint

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Family law

Insights

In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique – and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.

17 June 2025

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Family law

Insights

The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.

7 December 2023

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Child arrangements at Christmas

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Key Corporate Trends for 2025

Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

What does co-parenting actually mean?

It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

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