Fair shares and non marital assets

Family law

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

Focus on the Employment team at Clarke Willmott

Employment

Insights

Clarke Willmott’s national employment team is led by partner Marc Long and supported by a team of 14 solicitors and support staff, including partners Jonathon Forrester, Louise Rogers, Paula Squire, Sharon Latham and Tim Copplestone.

11 September 2024

Written by

Marc Long

I’m getting divorced – now what?

Family law

Insights

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

26 May 2022

Written by

Adam Maguire

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

Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Family law

Insights

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

Family law

Insights

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Fair shares and non marital assets

Focus on the Employment team at Clarke Willmott

I’m getting divorced – now what?

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

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

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