Employee ownership trusts and law firms: Is it a realistic exit option?
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Corporate and commercial law
As the legal sector continues to evolve, many law firm owners are exploring new ways to exit their businesses – whether through a sale, merger, or internal transition.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
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The Data (Use and Access) Bill (now the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“Act”)) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 after a prolonged period of back-and-forth between the House of Lords and House of Commons.
Selling your law firm: what managing partners need to know
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Corporate and commercial law
Corporate and commercial partner Kelvin Balmont shares a practical guide to the steps managing partners should expect to follow when selling a law firm.
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Kelvin Balmont
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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.
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Clarke Willmott recognised for dealmaking in South West
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Corporate and commercial law
Clarke Willmott LLP has been recognised at this year’s South West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards, winning the Environmental Social and Governance Deal of the Year.
Written by
Simon Thomas
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Business Interruption insurance: Clarity from the Supreme Court and guidance for Insolvency Practitioners
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Discover the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on business interruption insurance, providing greater clarity for policyholders and essential guidance for insolvency practitioners.
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Clarke Willmott advises Langdowns DFK on merger with Shaw Gibbs
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Corporate and commercial law
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Hampshire accountancy firm Langdowns DFK on its merger with fellow accountants Shaw Gibbs.
Written by
Kelvin Balmont
and
Louise Rogers
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With more than 100 lawyers specialising in all aspects of commercial property, our Real Estate team is one of the largest in the UK. We work with a number of prestigious US law firms to provide UK property legal services to their clients.
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