Whether you’re married, in a civil partnership or living together, choosing to separate is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. At a time when you’re already distressed, separating your assets, debts and responsibilities can be extremely hard to manage without input from an experienced separation solicitor.
Our clients include government agencies, urban regeneration companies, local authorities, independent public bodies, clinical commissioning groups and police authorities.
A patent is a monopoly right which protects inventions. The key point about a monopoly right is that it protects the invention not merely against people who copy it, but those who independently devise or develop something falling within the scope of the patent’s claims. Patents can cover either processes or products.
Service of a claim by email – time for a change in the rules?
News
Financial services litigation
In Chehaib v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others [2024] EWHC 2 the claimant failed to have its claim survive against one of three defendants after attempting to serve that defendant by email without permission contrary to CPR Practice Direction 6A.
Written by
Darren Kidd
and
Meg Perris
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Someone who has lost the mental capacity to manage their finances may well hold assets – such as investments, property and shares – in different parts of the world. If you’re looking after their affairs, it can be complicated and difficult to get financial institutions in other countries to recognise a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy order. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors can help you by co-ordinating and dealing with these assets.
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The regulatory landscape affecting your business is evolving. Our experienced regulatory solicitors work with you to identify what is on the horizon and manage risks that may impact your business.
A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision on Tesco ‘fire and rehire’
News
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal from Tesco against the previous decision of the High Court which granted an injunction preventing it from ‘firing and rehiring’ employees in order to force a change to terms and conditions of employment.
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Crystal clear pricing – debt recovery for managing agents
The Crystal Clear Price Promise (debt recovery for managing agents) is our commitment to transparent legal costs and solicitor’s fees with no surprises. Call 0800 652 8025 to discuss your requirements. Offices nationwide.
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Clarke Willmott’s multi-disciplinary, multi-office housebuilder sector encompasses all areas of law it takes to build a home, from land buying, planning and construction to site set up and plot conveyancing.
