Helping families in conflict – A guide to mediation
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Our family lawyers are delighted to contribute to Family Mediation Week to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families to manage their issues collaboratively and productively.
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How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
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Agriculture
The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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How to divorce well: What do family lawyers mean by a “Good Divorce”?
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When family lawyers talk about a “Good Divorce” they are generally referring to a separating couple’s ability to work together to achieve a fair outcome for everyone involved.
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In this article we look at how to carry out inheritance tax (IHT) planning in a way that is timely and does not lead to an unwelcome amount of immediate financial detriment.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
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Is the COVID-19 pandemic an ‘extraordinary’ event?
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A recent court ruling has thrown into the spotlight the potential for the reopening of settlement agreements reached during divorce proceedings, due to changes in circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Joint Social Housing heads announced at Clarke Willmott
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Vicky Kells, Partner, who leads the Social Housing Finance team, and Lindsay Felstead, Partner, who leads the Housing Management team will jointly lead the sector nationally.
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Lawyers welcome compensation scheme for victims of pension mis-selling scandal, but many steelworkers to be left behind
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Lawyers working to help victims of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) scandal have welcomed news of a £71 million compensation scheme for those affected, but are asking whether the proposals go far enough.
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Proposed Reforms to Benefit Homeowners in England and Wales
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A new bill to reform the housing market was announced in the King’s Speech. Gabrielle Roberts, Senior Associate in Clarke Willmott’s Property Litigation team listened in to report on what was said and the potential implications that could arise from the proposed reforms.
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Parliament has approved the new Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (Regulations) which makes it mandatory for any individual working in a care home to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.
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