Skip to content Skip to footer
Clarke Willmott LLP
Enquiries Call 0345 209 1000

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Civil dispute resolution
Insights
Our specialist probate solicitors explain what fraudulent calumny is, its relationship to undue influence and why acting quickly is important if you suspect fraudulent calumny has taken place.

Written by

Read more on Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator
Read more on Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

Insights
Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?

Read more on Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?
Read more on Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

Lasting powers of attorney for business owners

Wills & probate
Insights
Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.

Written by

Read more on Lasting powers of attorney for business owners
Read more on Lasting powers of attorney for business owners

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

Court of Protection
Insights
If you’re an Attorney or Deputy acting on an incapable person’s behalf, find out what gifts you can make under Power of Attorney. Call 0800 652 8025.

Written by
and

Read more on Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies
Read more on Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

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.

Written by

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

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.

Written by

Read more on Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection
Read more on Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Preparing to sell your care home

Healthcare
Insights
The decision to sell any business that you have spent time building is significant and there are many aspects to consider. Our care home solicitors can help you determine your best case scenario and provide guidance on current market conditions.

Written by

Read more on Preparing to sell your care home
Read more on Preparing to sell your care home

Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
Interest rate and inflation “double whammy” could spell the end for indebted businesses, say Evelyn Partners and Clarke Willmott.

Written by

Read more on Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies
Read more on Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment
Insights
Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

Written by

Read more on Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination
Read more on Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

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?

Read more on Second marriages later in life
Read more on Second marriages later in life

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture
Insights
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.

Written by

Read more on Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths
Read more on Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Not found what you are looking for?

Speak to a member of our team today.

Request a consultation

Looking for legal advice?

Ask us

Request a consultation

Call us

0345 209 1000

Email us

Connect with us

Twitter LinkedIn