No-fault divorce online – what your clients need to know
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It has recently been reported that, perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been a rise in the number of divorce applications filed since “no-fault” divorce came into force on 6 April 2022.
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One loss or more? Another welcome judgment for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Partner Cathy Harris discusses a recent Court of Appeal judgement in the case of Various Eateries Trading Limited v Allianz Insurance Pls [2024] EWCA Civ10
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Cathy Harris
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The Powers of Attorney Act (the Act) received royal assent in September, with the majority of the Act coming into force at an unspecified time in the future. Our expert Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) partner, Anne Minihane, covers the main changes to LPAs that advisers should be aware of.
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Anne Minihane
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Navigating this complex area of law is challenging. In addition to the relevant legislation, the regime is underpinned by a significant body of case law, guidance and practice. Our team can assist contracting authorities (public sector and utilities) with everything from the design and execution of large-scale tender processes, direct awards, exemptions, and contract management, as well as bigger picture issues such as the preparation of organisational procurement policies and training of evaluators.
The private client team at Clarke Willmott recently held a webinar looking at provisions for children included in a will when a parent dies. Associate Georgia Collier and Lifetime Executive Sarah Arkless share their expertise here.
Clarke Willmott’s specialist team act for directors, stakeholders, insolvency office holders and a government department. We are known for being creative and innovative lawyers and our in-depth knowledge and technical expertise ensures we provide practical, pragmatic and commercially astute advice.
Ruling on online Will that left children with nothing
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Clarke Willmott successfully represented the siblings – Henrietta Ingram and Tom Whitfield – in Ingram and Whitfield v Abraham 2023 in contesting a purported last will of their mother Joanna Abraham executed in 2019.
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Our lawyers work with start-ups (including tech ventures) and high-growth businesses to identify their legal priorities. This enables our clients to manage their cash flow efficiently and focus their efforts on what’s most important.
Success of Jennifer Lopez divorce will depend on legal preparations
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Family law
As news outlets continue to cover Jennifer Lopez’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, a specialist lawyer says the success of the upcoming process will all depend on the legal preparations put in place by the couple’s legal team before or during the marriage.
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Chris Longbottom
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