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Settlement reached in shared appreciation mortgage claim, but more to be done says lawyer
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Financial services litigation
Partner Laura Robinson discusses the six-week trial between one of Britain’s biggest banks and homeowners left in debt after taking out a controversial mortgage product.
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Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
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Paula Squire
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can play a valuable role in wealth and succession planning. But along with opportunity, they can also bring complexity. That’s why it’s so important to have the right expertise in your corner. And this is especially true in litigious times, when trusts and trustees are increasingly scrutinised and questioned, both by beneficiaries and third parties.
Business Interruption insurance: Clarity from the Supreme Court and guidance for Insolvency Practitioners
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Commercial litigation and disputes
Discover the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on business interruption insurance, providing greater clarity for policyholders and essential guidance for insolvency practitioners.
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Case briefing: collusion in contracting to leave property by Will
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In the recent case of Thomas Sismey v Marissa Salandron, s.11 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the 1975 Act) was tested by the courts for the first time.
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National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a raft of internal promotions for 2024, including eight individuals due to become partners, four new senior associates and six new associates across several offices.
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Clarke Willmott has announced a raft of internal promotions for it’s Bristol office, including 8 individuals due to become partners, 4 new senior associates and 6 new associates.
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Clarke Willmott’s Cardiff office achieves top rankings in 2025 Chambers & Partners guide
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The Cardiff office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has achieved top-tier rankings once again in the 2025 edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide.
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