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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Does the law protect an employee from being mocked for their regional or national accent? Does it make a difference if their accent is from Liverpool or Australia…Somerset or Africa?
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What you need to know about the new shared ownership lease
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Following the government’s recent technical consultation, Homes England have released a new model shared ownership house and flat lease for homes in England (other than London) funded under the Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.
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When does “unwanted conduct” constitute harassment?
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The EAT held that a female manager did not harass a male team member when she gave him an unwanted back, neck and shoulder massage in an open plan office.
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Who decides whether my child receives a COVID-19 vaccination?
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Sarah Wood-Heath explains who decides if a child is vaccinated, what ‘Gillick competency’ is, and what happens if those with parental responsibility disagree.
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Deciding whether to contest a Will is a big decision especially if it could put you at odds with other family members, but our expert contentious probate solicitors are here to guide and support you through the process.