Will the number of compulsory liquidations continue to increase?
News
Figures released by the Insolvency Service for May 2022 show a 42 per cent increase in the number of compulsory insolvencies in England and Wales compared to the previous month – up from 95 to 135.
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Clarke Willmott has a range of initiatives to promote employee wellbeing, including a Coffee Club, yoga classes and our Family Care Forum. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Farm Business Structures Part 5: How do I sell my farming business?
Agriculture
Insights
Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at how to sell a farming business
Written by
Tom Potts
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Our dedicated personal injury solicitors have many years’ experience claiming compensation for motorbike riders seriously injured in traffic accidents and the families of fatally injured bikers.
We understand all the legal aspects of motorbike accidents, the vulnerability of motorcyclists on the road and the devastating consequences of other drivers’ mistakes.
A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules
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Agriculture
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Jodie Coles
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Nicola Sutton, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s commercial property team, says the UK must embrace AI to remain competitive; but that the data centres it relies on pose a conundrum, consuming vast amounts of water.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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