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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.

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Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott

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“The clock is ticking” on Government plans to reform the legal treatment of cohabiting couples, according to leading family lawyer Caroline Young.

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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.

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CW Housing Week 2025

Events
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.

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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.

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Focus on our agriculture team at Clarke Willmott

Agriculture
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We spoke to Esther Woolford, Head of Agriculture to find out more about the team and the work they do to support clients.

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Focus on our private property and agriculture team at Clarke Willmott

Agriculture
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Clarke Willmott’s team of private property and agricultural specialists possess extensive and well-rounded experience which enables them to provide informed legal advice on every aspect of rural and urban property transactions.

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Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

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An opening of the floodgates, cementing London as the divorce capital of the world, or a case which highlights the fairness of English law to financially weaker spouses?

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Procurers face a dilemma following delay to new legislation

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our Head of procurement and partner, Brendan Ryan shares his thoughts on the delay in new legislation for procurers

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Stopping a SLAPP

Commercial litigation and disputes
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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process to stifle legitimate freedom of expression.

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