Clarke Willmott appointed to £45m LUPC legal services framework
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National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been appointed to the £45 million London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) 2025 Legal Services Framework.
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Brendan Ryan
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Clarke Willmott has announced a raft of internal promotions for it’s Bristol office, including 8 individuals due to become partners, 4 new senior associates and 6 new associates.
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The Crystal Clear Price Promise (Employment Tribunal Legal Fees) is our commitment to transparent legal fees with no costly surprises for our clients. Our estimates for employment tribunals are always clear about what is and isn’t included. Call 0800 652 8025 to discuss your case. Offices nationwide.
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The government has confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will assume responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance – replacing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and other professional bodies currently fulfilling that role.
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Kelvin Balmont
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Applications to the Court of Protection and other matters relating to the management of the property and financial affairs of mentally incapacitated persons.
Housing Law Update – The Court of Appeal provide guidance on the penalties for breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction
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In July 2020, the Civil Justice Council produced a report which highlighted several inconsistencies in the way the County Courts dealt with sentencing for breach of injunctions made under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.
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Lauren Hampton
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How should employers respond when faced with the clash of religious beliefs and sexual orientation?
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The Central London Employment Tribunal found that there had been no discrimination after the claimant, a Christian and an actress, was dropped from a production following circulation by another actor on social media of an old Facebook post made by her relaying her beliefs on homosexuality.
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These are truly global times and many UK businesses have assets and interests overseas or are looking to expand into foreign markets. The current climate also makes the UK an attractive proposition for overseas investors. Clarke Willmott’s corporate and commercial team has extensive experience of international law and provides the highest standard of multi-jurisdiction legal advice to help our clients achieve their goals, wherever in the world they wish to do business.
International surrogacy: Do you need legal advice?
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Do you need a solicitor when entering to an international surrogacy agreement? Family law specialist Sarah Wood-Heath reviews a recent case where the intended parents did not seek legal advice.
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