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

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

Employment

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Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.

12 August 2025

Written by

Tim Copplestone

Quick facts on living with brain tumour : Navigating everyday life

Medical negligence

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Being diagnosed with a brain tumour can feel like your world has changed from all recognition. We deal with some of the issues which arise in this article.

15 June 2020

Should I sue the NHS?

Medical negligence

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Over recent years, it has become clear that the NHS is in crisis with over 350,000 people waiting over a year for treatment and with cancer waiting times for 2023 in England being the worst on record.

10 June 2024

Written by

Vanessa Harris

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Construction

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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

28 May 2025

Written by

Harriet Atkin

,

Mark Scotney

and

Chelsea Mace

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill

Agriculture

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Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.

29 September 2023

Applying to discharge restrictive covenants

Property litigation

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We provide a guide to practical benefits of substantial value or advantage when applying to discharge restrictive covenants

8 November 2021

Written by

Nicola Seager

and

Henry Russell

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.

8 April 2020

Written by

Chidem Aliss

and

Amy Peacey

Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice

Commercial litigation and disputes

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High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.

18 June 2025

Written by

Laura Robinson (née Hazell)

Clarke Willmott celebrates recent success at summer drinks event in Taunton

Insights

Clarke Willmott’s Taunton office has hosted a summer drinks event for clients, contacts and staff at a historic venue.

21 September 2023

Written by

Kirill Bingham

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements

Quick facts on living with brain tumour : Navigating everyday life

Should I sue the NHS?

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill

Applying to discharge restrictive covenants

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice

Clarke Willmott celebrates recent success at summer drinks event in Taunton

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