Common divorce myths dispelled

Family law

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Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.

21 March 2022

Written by

Emily Finn

Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)

Commercial property

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Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.

1 March 2024

Written by

Nicola Sutton

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Wills & probate

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We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation.

13 September 2019

How to make nature recovery pay

Agriculture

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BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.

26 April 2024

Written by

Caroline Waller

Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Crime & regulatory

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The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.

11 September 2025

Written by

Sam Harkness

Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents

Serious injury

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The Clarke Willmott personal injury team acts for severely injured victims of accidents at work to help secure the best treatment, care, rehabilitation and compensation.

1 August 2024

Written by

Philip Edwards

Player personal data: Navigating UK legislation and the future of sports analytics

Commercial contracts and agreements

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In the dynamic and commercially charged world of professional sports, contracts are at the core of legal and financial relationships. In this article we discuss how brands and rights holders can safeguard exclusivity.

3 October 2025

Written by

Amy Peacey

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Employment

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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

20 June 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

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Read our expert analysis on Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 spring budget and what it means for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the UK’s climate pledges.

23 March 2023

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

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HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Family law

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If you’ve come to the decision to end your partnership, be sure to read our tips below before calling in the lawyers.

9 June 2022

Common divorce myths dispelled

Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

How to make nature recovery pay

Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents

Player personal data: Navigating UK legislation and the future of sports analytics

So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

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