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The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate
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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Tips for tricky estates

Private wealth
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Our “Tips for Tricky Estates” aim to support both contentious and non-contentious practitioners by providing short, practical monthly tips that touch on common challenges that arise either in estate administration, or estate disputes.

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What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law
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This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

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Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Court of Protection
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It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.

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Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

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The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.

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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

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Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.

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Divorce and the family farm

Agriculture
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Our divorce & farming solicitors look at the impact of divorce on a family farm. Call 0800 422 0123 for advice on farming divorce settlements.

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Farm Business Structures Part 1: The perils of not having a written partnership agreement

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm

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Focus on financial services litigation at Clarke Willmott

Financial services litigation
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Clarke Willmott’s specialist financial services litigation team act for individuals and SMEs, across the country, on a range of disputes in the financial services sector.

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How to make nature recovery pay

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BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.

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