Trusts in the 21st century: are they still relevant?
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Creating a trust for lifetime planning can feel like a daunting prospect. In this article, we outline the benefits and relevance of trusts in the 21st century.
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Update: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
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The Act came into force on 1 August and on that day Companies House opened its Overseas Entities Register for registration by overseas entities that now, or in the future, own registered land.
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What can employers do to support employees facing fertility challenges?
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Awareness of fertility issues is increasing and there is growing recognition of the fact that employees undergoing fertility treatment may need support at work and time off to attend treatment.
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
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Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
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Vanessa Harris
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Most people prepare a Will to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. Not many imagine years of legal battles while their loved ones argue over their estate.
On 1 February 2022, the Court of Appeal made a significant decision in relation to holiday pay, specifically whether a worker’s right to paid annual leave carries over into subsequent leave years when they have been permitted to take the leave but have not been paid for it.
Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
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The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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Clarke Willmott’s national real estate team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The team acts for commercial and residential property developers, investors, funders, occupiers, public sector bodies, major retailers, charities and private landowners.
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Simon Day
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.
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Tim Copplestone
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