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No such thing as “common law man and wife”

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We outline the legal minefield of cohabiting couples with Stacey Collins and Philip Coates, paralegals in the family law and private client team.

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Nothing left to paint, nothing left to plant – but plenty left to plan!

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Often matters such as Wills and lifetime planning are pushed to one side because ‘life gets in the way’, not forgetting the fact that they can often prompt difficult and uncomfortable questions.

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Notices containing errors – when can they be served?

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The recent Court of Appeal decision in O G Thomas Amaethyddiath v Turner (Thomas v Turner) has further clarified when a legal notice that contains errors will still be effective, and when it won’t.

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Oksana Howard, partner in Clarke Willmott's Corporate team, London

Oksana Howard

Partner

London
Oksana is a highly experienced corporate lawyer who advises both domestic and international clients on a wide range of corporate matters.
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Patients who suffer medical trauma, turn away from healthcare services

Patients who suffer medical trauma, turn away from healthcare services
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Healthcare

As a clinical negligence solicitor, I hear this from my client’s all the time!  Many of my clients have suffered Post Traumatic Stress…

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Paul Davies - Partner - Private Client - Clarke Willmott Manchester

Paul Davies

Partner

Manchester
Paul is a Partner and head of the private capital team in Clarke Willmott’s Manchester office. Paul specialises in estate planning, Wills, & trusts for clients with complex family and finance arrangements.
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Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law to take effect from October 2025

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Social housing providers
On 6 February 2025 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced the three-phase introduction of Awaab’s law. This landmark reform is part of their agenda to improve the safety and quality of social housing.

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Philippa Yeo - Family Solicitor - Bristol

Philippa Yeo

Partner

Bristol
Philippa is committed to helping couples navigate all aspects of the legal process on the breakdown of their relationship in a pragmatic, collaborative and family-focused way including supporting couples to reach arrangements for their children and achieve healthy future co-parenting relationships.
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