Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?

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PLC has published its comments on landowners’ responsibilities for trees overhanging the public highway and particular care should be taken with Ash trees.

4 December 2012

Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Agriculture

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In an ideal world, all business owners operating as a partnership will have a signed written agreement recording whether any land used by the partnership is intended to belong to the partnership or whether it will belong to one or more of the partners personally.

9 May 2024

Written by

Esther Woolford

and

Robert Mullen

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

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Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.

3 November 2022

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Chris Longbottom

Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Crime & regulatory

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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

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

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Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Retail & leisure

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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

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Agriculture

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Nuptial agreements are an agreement entered into prior to marriage (prenup) or after marriage (postnup) is made between spouses to regulate the rights and responsibilities regarding their financial assets, including agricultural assets and farming business interests, in the event of a divorce or separation.

7 March 2025

Written by

Holly Smith

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

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The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

27 September 2021

Written by

Tim Copplestone

Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes

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This article explores search and seizure orders: powerful tools when there are concerns that evidence will not be preserved in a dispute.

10 May 2023

Written by

Louise Goodwin

Share schemes and corporate tax

Corporate and commercial law

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Thinking about joining a company share scheme or offering one to your employees? Share schemes can be a great way to reward staff and build loyalty, but they also come with important tax and legal considerations.

12 September 2025

Written by

Chris Connors

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

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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

Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?

Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Share schemes and corporate tax

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

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