Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered
Civil dispute resolution
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Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.
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How the Subsidy Control Act 2022 has impacted UK social housing sector and regeneration projects
Commercial litigation and disputes
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The UK subsidy control regime is a little over 18 months old, but it is already making its presence felt in the area of social housing and regeneration projects. Procurement and subsidies expert Brendan Ryan looks at its impact.
Written by
Brendan Ryan
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Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.
Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
Wills & probate
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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
Written by
Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)
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Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?
Medical negligence
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Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?
Family law
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Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.
Written by
Rayner Grice
and
Chris Longbottom
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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay
Employment
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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.
Written by
Paula Squire
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