Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.
Written by
Tim Williamson
and
Sam Harkness
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Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton
Phil is a Chartered Legal Executive and Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Debt Recovery team specialising in defended debt recovery litigation and insolvency actions.
Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Employment
Insights
Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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Sarah is a Partner within the Commercial Property team, who advises both landlords and tenants across a range of sectors on all matters of commercial property law.
The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options
Employment
Insights
Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
Insights
In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
Written by
Bonita Walters
and
Emma Ironside
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Adam specialises in divorce and family law. He advises clients regarding all aspects of private family law including cohabitation, separation, divorce and related financial issues, disputes concerning children and nuptial agreements.
Alex assists social housing providers to reach practical and robust solutions to a wide range of housing law and tenancy issues including in possession claims, injunction applications and disrepair matters.
