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.
The emerging scandal of hidden commission in the business energy sector
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Alex Jakubowski looks at the emerging scandal of hidden commission in the business energy sector, including how to check if your business has a claim. Call 0800 652 8025 for initial consultation. Offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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The future of employment law following the Employment Rights Bill and the October 2024 budget
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There has been a lot of publicity recently regarding various changes to Employment Law since the general election in July 2024. We have seen the ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, the King’s Speech and now the new Employment Rights Bill as Labour seek to implement their ambitious plans for employment law.
Written by
Paula Squire
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The regulator is coming: the new thematic review of retirement income advice
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This article discusses the FCA’s recent announcement of a thematic review assessing the advice consumers are receiving on meeting their income needs in retirement.
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Clarke Willmott’s elephant in the room, Tula, has packed her trunk and is touring our offices over the winter to trumpet the importance of making time to talk about mental health. Join her to learn how to start a conversation with someone you care about.
Tom advises at all stages of the business cycle, including company incorporations and reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements, acquisitions and disposals and fund-raisings.
Taking your first steps in law? Joining Clarke Willmott as a paralegal comes with great opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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An Unfair Prejudice Petition, contained within Sections 994 to 996 of the Companies Act 2006, is a legal mechanism available to a minority shareholder (the ‘Petitioner’) to challenge unfair treatment. It provides an opportunity for the Petitioner to seek a fair resolution through a statutory remedy which offers relief for ‘unfairly prejudicial’ conduct.
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
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Paige Skudder
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University of the West of England (UWE) Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott
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The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession.
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