Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Construction

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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

28 May 2025

Written by

Harriet Atkin

,

Mark Scotney

and

Chelsea Mace

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

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While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

Wills & probate

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We consider the inheritance tax implications for adult children still living at home. Need advice? Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

13 February 2019

Written by

David Maddock

Working with us in Southampton

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Learn more about culture, career progression and work at our Southampton office which has 65 members of staff including 13 partners,.

27 June 2024

Written by

Kelvin Balmont

Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill

Agriculture

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Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.

29 September 2023

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.

8 April 2020

Written by

Chidem Aliss

and

Amy Peacey

Artificial intelligence and employment law

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the modern workplace, its integration into employment practices, raises complex legal questions. AI is infiltrating the workplace from recruitment to performance management and beyond. To understand the evolving legal landscape regarding this rapidly growing phenomenon is therefore essential for employers, to ensure compliance, fairness, and the ethical use of AI systems.

26 November 2025

Written by

Kathryn Walters

Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Agriculture

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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.

5 July 2024

Written by

Tom Potts

Child maintenance payments

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Sarah Wood-Heath looks at what happens if you can’t agree on child maintenance payments and when you can ask the court for help.

23 October 2020

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Corporate and commercial law

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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

11 February 2025

Written by

Simon Smith

Coronation Street storyline – controlling and coercive behaviour

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Controlling and coercive behaviour is subtle and occurs over a prolonged period of time. In the majority of cases the behaviour has slowly escalated over a long period of time to the extent the sufferer is genuinely unaware of what is happening as it becomes a normal part of the relationship.

12 December 2025

Written by

Rayner Grice

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

Working with us in Southampton

Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Artificial intelligence and employment law

Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Child maintenance payments

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Coronation Street storyline – controlling and coercive behaviour

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