SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes

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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

4 February 2025

Written by

John Flint

Stopping a SLAPP

Commercial litigation and disputes

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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process to stifle legitimate freedom of expression.

13 September 2024

Written by

John Flint

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

Commercial litigation and disputes

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The recent case of Garofalo v Crisp; Re Valorem Holdings Ltd demonstrates the breadth and scope of the courts discretion to order remedies (both final and interim) in an unfair prejudice petition.

18 December 2024

When is a contract a construction contract?

Construction

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Registered Providers of social housing (RPs) are often at the forefront of meeting the UK government’s housing targets. With that comes the need to purchase land and procure development of new homes.

23 February 2022

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Commercial litigation and disputes

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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.

9 December 2024

Written by

John Flint

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Family law

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It is possible to reopen and change a divorce financial settlement, but rare. Our Family Law specialists explain when a court might allow it.

10 June 2022

Focus on real estate at Clarke Willmott

Real estate

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Clarke Willmott’s national real estate team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The team acts for commercial and residential property developers, investors, funders, occupiers, public sector bodies, major retailers, charities and private landowners.

22 September 2023

Written by

Simon Day

How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning

Corporate and commercial law

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The death of a shareholder in a private limited company has the potential to disrupt the running of the business, to create uncertainty and to raise concerns for the remaining shareholders and directors.

7 January 2025

Written by

Ed Foulkes

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

The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

Construction

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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).

6 September 2024

Working with us in Birmingham

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We have seven offices across the UK including our new Birmingham office located at Colmore Row.

14 May 2024

Written by

Rayner Grice

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Stopping a SLAPP

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Focus on real estate at Clarke Willmott

How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning

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

The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

Working with us in Birmingham

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