At Clarke Willmott LLP (‘Clarke Willmott’), we are committed the prevention of all financial crime, including the prevention of the criminal facilitation of tax evasion.
Welcome news for some as the statutory legacy has increased. Whilst inheritance tax allowances remain frozen for the foreseeable future, since 26 July 2023 the statutory legacy payable on intestacy to a deceased person’s spouse or civil partner has increased.
Strengthened Football Governance Bill will help tackle financial inequalities
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Sport
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
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Tim Williamson
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Strong growth at Clarke Willmott as Rosser passes the CEO baton
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Clarke Willmott has reported another year of strong growth, with profit per equity partner (PEP) of £489k (up 14%) and revenue over the £60m mark at £60.8m. The firm has no bank debt with over £13m in the bank at year end.
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Success of Jennifer Lopez divorce will depend on legal preparations
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Family law
As news outlets continue to cover Jennifer Lopez’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, a specialist lawyer says the success of the upcoming process will all depend on the legal preparations put in place by the couple’s legal team before or during the marriage.
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Chris Longbottom
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Supreme Court judgment: FCA’s business interruption insurance test case
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The judgment should be welcomed by policy holders as it establishes a higher degree of clarity as to how certain key policy terms and conditions should be interpreted both by insurance companies and by the lower courts.
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Teachers’ pension valuation delays likely to persist
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Family law
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are stalling divorce settlements, leaving countless individuals in financial and emotional limbo, says Adam Maguire, partner in the Family Law team at Clarke Willmott.
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Adam Maguire
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This new legislation introduces significant changes in charity law. In the social housing sector, these changes will impact any organisation which has been established as a registered charity.
