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Will disputes

Civil dispute resolution
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Deciding whether to contest a Will is a big decision especially if it could put you at odds with other family members, but our expert contentious probate solicitors are here to guide and support you through the process.

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Case law update – Courts pivot to mandatory dispute resolution

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Social housing providers
On 29 November 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down judgement in the matter of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council  [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 confirming that the court can stay claims and compel parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.

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Guest v Guest – Where are we now?

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Agriculture
On 19 October 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Guest v Guest. Since then, many cases have cited this authoritative Judgment but has this case given us any clarity or has it now muddied the waters?

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Surrogacy

Family law
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Choosing to use a surrogate or to be a surrogate, is a decision that’s both exciting and legally complex. When considering or entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s important to understand that UK surrogacy law automatically recognises the person who gives birth (the surrogate) as the legal parent and they will be named on the birth certificate.

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FinTech

FinTech
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is a term used to describe a variety of innovative technologies using software or other information communication technologies (ICT), including so-called ‘crypto-currencies’, such as Bitcoin.

companies tend to be start-ups that “disrupt” existing financial services markets by increasing efficiency through innovation, investment, and the use of technology. They can also provide entirely new financial services products and innovations.

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Contractual disputes

Commercial litigation and disputes
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At Clarke Willmott, we have a highly experienced team of contract dispute solicitors able to resolve a commercial contract dispute, no matter how big or complex, quickly and cost-effectively.

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Prenuptial agreements for business owners

Family law
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As a business owner, you will want to protect your business, and a prenuptial agreement that clearly sets out how your personal and business assets will be divided if you were to divorce in the future, is the most effective way to do so.

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Estate planning

Private wealth
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Effective succession planning is a delicate balancing act involving both personal legacy and tax efficiency. Technical legal advice is therefore essential to achieving the very best outcome, but so too is wise counsel.

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Sport

Sport
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From sports employment disputes and disciplinary matters to stadia construction projects, we can provide you and your business with pro-active, sharp and cost-effective advice for all your legal issues.

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Data protection and data security lawyers

Technology
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Clarke Willmott advises on all aspects of data security, data protection and the protection of confidential information or trade secrets.

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Banking and financial services

Banking and financial services
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Our financial services specialists advise clearing and private banks, building societies, specialist lenders and corporate and individual borrowers on all aspects of lending transactions and related issues.

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