Clarke Willmott’s Cardiff office ranks highly in 2024 Legal 500
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The 2024 Legal 500 results have been announced and once again the Cardiff office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has ranked highly with both practice areas and individual lawyers named.
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Clarke Willmott’s Southampton office ranks highly in 2024 Legal 500
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The 2024 Legal 500 results have been announced and once again the Southampton offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has ranked highly with both practice areas and individual lawyers named.
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Could proposed tax changes prompt law firms to reconsider LLP status?
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Corporate and commercial law
With speculation mounting that the Chancellor may introduce National Insurance levies on LLPs in the upcoming 26 November Budget, many law firm leaders are beginning to assess their structural options in order to try to mitigate any additional tax.
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Déjà vu? Changes to the French Civil Code and forced heirship
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If you own property in France you will probably be aware that in England and Wales there is a great deal of freedom over the contents of your Will which is not replicated in many European countries, which often operate a form of “forced heirship” .
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During divorce, separation or the dissolution of your civil partnership, one of your main concerns will be money. Who will get what? How will you provide for the children? How will you agree what’s a fair divorce financial settlement? No matter how amicable your parting is, it’s crucial to make sure your finances are settled clearly.
Emily advises social landlord clients on all areas of housing management. She has acted for a range of regional, national and specialist Housing Providers, as well as Local Authorities.
Ground rent and service charge for later living developments
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Historically, the costs of providing communal facilities have been recovered by way of a ground rent and service charge. However, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”), will impact significantly.
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Hannah has a wide range of commercial property experience, including commercial acquisitions and disposals, commercial landlord and tenant work and secured lending.
James is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Property Litigation team specialising in enfranchisement claims, business rates disputes, termination of residential tenancies and commercial landlord and tenant disputes including lease renewals (opposed and unopposed) and enforceability of covenants.
