Tips for tricky estates

Private wealth

Insights

Our “Tips for Tricky Estates” aim to support both contentious and non-contentious practitioners by providing short, practical monthly tips that touch on common challenges that arise either in estate administration, or estate disputes.

12 December 2025

Written by

Emma Ironside

and

Ellie Bond

Trusts: not just for the super-rich

Private wealth

Insights

We address the misconception that trusts are for the super-rich and share how they can be used to benefit a range of individuals. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation.

21 November 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

Insights

This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Court of Protection

Insights

Executors of a Will, or administrators of an intestate estate have a number of different duties to discharge when administering an estate.

18 July 2019

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

and

Anne Minihane

Clarke Willmott steps up sports sector push with Manchester summit appearance

Sport

Insights

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its foothold in the global sports and events industry, confirming its attendance at the Major Events International (MEI) Events Summit 2025 in Manchester this November.

28 October 2025

Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Crime & regulatory

Insights

Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.

27 May 2025

Written by

Sam Harkness

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Insights

The practice of “fire and rehire” has sparked considerable controversy in recent years, especially for employers using such practices to change employees’ terms and conditions, often for the employer’s own benefit.

16 July 2024

Farm Business Structures Part 1: The perils of not having a written partnership agreement

Agriculture

Insights

Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm

24 January 2024

Written by

Tom Potts

Focus on social housing team at Clarke Willmott

Social housing providers

Insights

Our friendly and dedicated Social Housing team have proven and unrivalled experience in the sector which means we are able to offer quality, trusted advice across a range of comprehensive legal matters.

18 October 2023

Written by

Vicky Kells

and

Lindsay Felstead

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

In the Spring edition of our Social Housing Newsletter, our spotlight lands on recently promoted Amy Peacey.

6 May 2021

Written by

Amy Peacey

Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents

Serious injury

Insights

The Clarke Willmott personal injury team acts for severely injured victims of accidents at work to help secure the best treatment, care, rehabilitation and compensation.

1 August 2024

Written by

Tips for tricky estates

Trusts: not just for the super-rich

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Clarke Willmott steps up sports sector push with Manchester summit appearance

Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Code of Practice on “Fire and Rehire” practices

Farm Business Structures Part 1: The perils of not having a written partnership agreement

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents

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