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A brief introduction to the Pubs Code

Property litigation
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The Pubs Code came into force on 21 July 2016 with the aim of regulating the relationship between tied pub tenants (“TPTs”) and their landlords.

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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation
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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers

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If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

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Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology
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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

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Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers
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The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

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Don’t leave it too late to arrange lasting power of attorney

Wills & probate
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Specialist private client lawyers are encouraging people to consider making Lasting Power of Attorneys (“LPAs”) before it is too late.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

Corporate and commercial law
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An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.

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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment

Employment
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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.

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Focus on our agriculture team at Clarke Willmott

Agriculture
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We spoke to Esther Woolford, Head of Agriculture to find out more about the team and the work they do to support clients.

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Focus on the restructuring and insolvency team at Clarke Willmott

Restructuring and insolvency
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We spoke to national head Martin Askew and Partner Ken MacLennan to find out more about their Restructuring and Insolvency team at Clarke Willmott and to learn more about the work they do to support clients.

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