The size, complexity and regulatory environment of the banking and wider financial services sector make disputes inevitable. We are specialists in resolving disputes in this area and have experience of acting on many high profile and complex cases.
As more people live or get married abroad, we are often called upon to provide specialist legal advice on a variety of international family law issues.
If your business handles foreign documentation or wants to reach markets overseas, you will need the services of a Notary Public – a legal professional authorised to prepare, witness and authenticate foreign legal documents.
Our specialist fertility solicitors can advise on, and support you through, the numerous legal considerations involved in assisted reproduction, surrogacy, donor conception and co-parenting.
A patent is a monopoly right which protects inventions. The key point about a monopoly right is that it protects the invention not merely against people who copy it, but those who independently devise or develop something falling within the scope of the patent’s claims. Patents can cover either processes or products.
is a term used to describe a variety of innovative technologies using software or other information communication technologies (ICT), including so-called ‘crypto-currencies’, such as Bitcoin.
companies tend to be start-ups that “disrupt” existing financial services markets by increasing efficiency through innovation, investment, and the use of technology. They can also provide entirely new financial services products and innovations.
Navigating this complex area of law is challenging. In addition to the relevant legislation, the regime is underpinned by a significant body of case law, guidance and practice. Our team can assist contracting authorities (public sector and utilities) with everything from the design and execution of large-scale tender processes, direct awards, exemptions, and contract management, as well as bigger picture issues such as the preparation of organisational procurement policies and training of evaluators.
There are many reasons why a company may wish to restructure its share capital or ownership structure, whether that be as part of a future sale strategy or to facilitate additional funding coming into the business. Clarke Willmott’s corporate team has extensive experience of all aspects of restructuring and demergers, from advising on solutions to meet your business goals to drafting the necessary agreements.
Buying or selling a business can be a complex process with a number of important decisions to be made along the way. There are many legal, financial considerations and the right legal advice can help a business make the most of a merger or acquisition transaction and ensure the deal runs as smoothly as possible.
Intellectual Property (IP) is the key asset for many businesses. Without knowledgeable and proactive legal advice and a clear IP strategy, businesses may fail to protect their IP rights, leaving themselves without effective protection in cases of IP infringement. Effective IP exploitation can also help increase the profitability of your business.
Clarke Willmott provides a complete legal service to franchisors and franchisees across a broad range of industry sectors, including Retail and Leisure, Hospitality and Care.
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