In the dynamic and commercially charged world of professional sports, contracts are at the core of legal and financial relationships. In this article we discuss how brands and rights holders can safeguard exclusivity.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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A shareholders’ agreement gives you an opportunity to discuss and reach an agreement on these, and many other situations, with your co-founders at an early stage.
Written by
Tom Potts
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The British Beer and Pub Association estimates that over 300 pubs in the UK will permanently shut their doors this year. The crisis affecting hospitality operations has led to a slew of hospitality venues coming onto the market for let, often at seemingly competitive rents.
The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning
Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Written by
John Flint
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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.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
and
Sarah Arkless
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Clarke Willmott’s Housing Week is back! Taking place 11 – 13 November 2025, over the course of three days our social housing experts will host a collection of topical free webinars relevant to those working in the social housing industry.
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.
Written by
John Flint
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