Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment
Employment
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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.
Written by
Sarah MacLarty
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Employment status of athletes & sports coaches: everything you need to know
Sport
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In the world of professional and grassroots sport, the question of whether athletes and coaches are employees or independent contractors has significant legal, tax, and practical consequences.
Written by
Lavania Xavier
and
Sarah MacLarty
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Focus on our private property and agriculture team at Clarke Willmott
Agriculture
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Clarke Willmott’s team of private property and agricultural specialists possess extensive and well-rounded experience which enables them to provide informed legal advice on every aspect of rural and urban property transactions.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Mark Buckerfield
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We have seven offices across the UK including our brand new, state-of-the-art Bristol office located at Assembly Building C. Find out more about working at our Bristol office.
Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition
Corporate and commercial law
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An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.
Written by
Tom Potts
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How manufacturers can terminate commercial contracts successfully
Commercial litigation and disputes
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As litigation solicitors who specialise in the manufacturing sector, we are often approached by clients at the end of a commercial relationship asking how they can terminate a contract with the minimum legal consequences.
Written by
John Flint
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