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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

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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.

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What is ESG & ESG investing?

Banking and financial services
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Read about the FCA’s position on ESG investments and potential ESG-related disputes that may arise as legal obligation increases in this area.

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Business relief and inheritance tax

Family businesses
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What is Business Property Relief and how might it benefit your estate? Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation and IHT advice. Award winning national firm in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Child arrangements at Christmas

Family law
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Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can weigh heavily on parents who have to make difficult decisions about how to divide their children’s time between both parents, and wider family, over Christmas.

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Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022

Commercial litigation and disputes
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We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment

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Focus on social housing team at Clarke Willmott 

Social housing providers
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Our friendly and dedicated Social Housing team have proven and unrivalled experience in the sector which means we are able to offer quality, trusted advice across a range of comprehensive legal matters.

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How manufacturers can terminate commercial contracts successfully

Commercial litigation and disputes
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As litigation solicitors who specialise in the manufacturing sector, we are often approached by clients at the end of a commercial relationship asking how they can terminate a contract with the minimum legal consequences.

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Lift and shift: can you flex your easements?

Commercial property
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We discuss what landowners should do when the property they wish to develop is subject to existing rights and easements

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New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Employment
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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.

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Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law
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Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

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Second marriages later in life

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If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

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