Carolyn specialises in drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as dealing with all aspects of Estate Administration. Carolyn offers a straightforward approach to her work and takes pride in being a safe pair of hands for clients.
Case briefing: collusion in contracting to leave property by Will
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In the recent case of Thomas Sismey v Marissa Salandron, s.11 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the 1975 Act) was tested by the courts for the first time.
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Cathy leads the Southampton Commercial and Private Client Litigation team, ranked tier 2 in the 2023 Legal 500 directory for Dispute Resolution in Hampshire
Changing an expert witness – Where is the line drawn?
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The main role of an expert witness is to provide the court with an impartial opinion. The expert witnesses’ prime duty is unequivocally to the court -regardless of which party instructed the expert or who is paying for the services.
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On 10 February, Robert Jenrick MP announced a number of measures in respect of the funding of cladding remediation works, a topic which was brought to the fore following the tragedy of Grenfell.
Clarke Willmott a strong performer in South East M&A market
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Corporate and commercial law
National law firm Clarke Willmott is ranked among the top five legal advisers in the South East for M&A deals in the first half of 2025, according to the latest market data.
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Kelvin Balmont
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