Clarke Willmott is committed to achieving full net zero emissions by the end of 2035. Protecting the world around us is important to the firm and we are looking at the ways we can minimise our impact on the environment both through our operations and behaviours.
A patent is a monopoly right which protects inventions. The key point about a monopoly right is that it protects the invention not merely against people who copy it, but those who independently devise or develop something falling within the scope of the patent’s claims. Patents can cover either processes or products.
Pension transfer specialists warned against circumventing UK legislation
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Financial services litigation
When individuals lacking the expertise of a pension transfer specialist and the necessary permissions refer clients to specialized firms, questions arise regarding liability.
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A personal injury trust is a legal document which allows any compensation you receive as a result of an accident or injury to be disregarded when you are assessed for means tested benefits. It may also protect your compensation from being used to pay any care fees if you believe you may need to go into residential care in the future.
Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law to take effect from October 2025
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Social housing providers
On 6 February 2025 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced the three-phase introduction of Awaab’s law. This landmark reform is part of their agenda to improve the safety and quality of social housing.
Written by
Emily Hope
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Philip is a private client partner who acts for a large number of farmers, landowners and high-net worth individuals. He has particular expertise in advising on succession planning and the structuring of farm businesses.
Predictable working pattern requests: a right of the future
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Gina McCadden discusses a new legislation received Royal Assent in September 2023 which permits workers who do not have clear and predictable working patterns to request such from their employers.
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As a business owner, you will want to protect your business, and a prenuptial agreement that clearly sets out how your personal and business assets will be divided if you were to divorce in the future, is the most effective way to do so.
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If you’re about to get married, a prenuptial agreement (or post-nuptial agreement if you’re married already) can provide greater financial certainty should your relationship end in divorce and help to protect assets such as property, businesses and inherited wealth.
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Reducing death and life-changing injuries on our roads
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Earlier this month, the DfT published a package of measures to reduce the number of people killed and injured on roads in the UK. The plan is to improve safety for all, from children in car seats to those with years of driving experience.
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Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords – there’s still time to act
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Agriculture
With the Renters’ Rights Act having received Royal Assent on 27th October, many landlords are understandably concerned about the future of Section 21 notices and their ability to regain possession of their properties.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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Sophie Kemp
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