Before, during and after – Environment Agency prosecution and orders show importance of early advice
Crime & regulatory
Insights
Our regulatory team regularly acts for farmers, land owners and businesses engaging with the Environment Agency and local authorities with regards to allegations of environmental pollution. Contact us online today.
Written by
Tim Williamson
,
Bridget Sanger
and
Sam Harkness
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Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments
Financial services litigation
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Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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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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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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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 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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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
Written by
Bonita Walters
and
Emma Ironside
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Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?
Employment
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An offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before it has been accepted by the employee without having to give notice or make a payment in lieu of notice.
Written by
Sharon Latham
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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Private wealth
Insights
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.
