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Trusts

Private wealth
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can play a valuable role in wealth and succession planning. But along with opportunity, they can also bring complexity. That’s why it’s so important to have the right expertise in your corner. And this is especially true in litigious times, when trusts and trustees are increasingly scrutinised and questioned, both by beneficiaries and third parties.

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Welcome news for commercial landlords

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The Court gives clear guidance on the use of “Makro” type business rates mitigation schemes designed to make use of empty premises rates relief periods.

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Will disputes are on the rise

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Private wealth
Most people prepare a Will to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. Not many imagine years of legal battles while their loved ones argue over their estate.

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Environmental markets and natural capital

Agriculture
Legal Expertise

This is a rapidly growing new market where we have already seen a steady but rapid increase in the number of instructions and the range of environmental services and credits being provided and traded

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Esther Woolford

Partner, Agriculture Sector Head & Solicitor Advocate

Taunton
Esther specialises in agricultural and property litigation, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and commercial disputes
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Jonathan Stokes

Solicitor/Legal Manager

Taunton
Jonathan Stokes is a solicitor in Clarke Willmott’s Taunton Commercial Property team specialising in home Sales for House Building & Social Housing.
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Partnerships, joint ventures and shareholders agreements

Corporate and commercial law
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If you’re about to collaborate with another person or business, then the right legal advice and formal agreement are a vital part of your future relationship. Clarke Willmott’s corporate and commercial law solicitors understand the importance of joint venture partnerships and shareholder agreements and have the expertise and experience necessary to get the detail and the spirit of a written agreement just right for your business.

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2024 legislation could reshape the landscape for sports influencers

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Corporate and commercial law
2024 is shaping up to be a bumper year for sport with the Euro 2024 championship and the Olympics taking place alongside the usual sporting fixtures. With this we expect to see an increase in marketing by sports influencers as brands look to take advantage of sporting fixtures to raise their profiles.

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Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules

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Agriculture
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.

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Alexandra Loxton

Chartered Legal Executive (Senior Associate)

Birmingham
Alex assists social housing providers to reach practical and robust solutions to a wide range of housing law and tenancy issues including in possession claims, injunction applications and disrepair matters.
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