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Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

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The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.

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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

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Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

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Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

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Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

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Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?

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Second marriages later in life

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If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

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Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

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Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.

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Does a Will go out of date?

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While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

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Clarke Willmott holds webinar on controlling and coercive behaviour

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Clarke Willmott has held a webinar delving into the offence of coercive and controlling behaviour and looking at what legal professionals can do to help clients who fall victim.

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers

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If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

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