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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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Claims under warranties or for misrepresentation – the debate continues

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Buying a business ought to be a positive experience, but what happens if the acquisition goes wrong? What can an injured buyer do to seek redress?

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Clarke Willmott improves care home’s draft rating

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A care home with an overall rating of good received a draft inspection report with an overall rating of inadequate. We successfully challenged the proposed new rating leading to a higher rating in the published report.

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Common divorce myths dispelled

Family law
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Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.

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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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Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.

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Divorce: frequently asked questions

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Do the grounds for divorce still apply? What if I can’t find my marriage certificate? What if my spouse doesn’t want the divorce?

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Emily Hope - Housing Management Solicitor - Clarke Willmott London

Emily Hope

Senior Associate

London
Emily advises social landlord clients on all areas of housing management. She has acted for a range of regional, national and specialist Housing Providers, as well as Local Authorities.
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Emily Jenkins - Litigation solicitor - Clarke Willmott Bristol

Emily Jenkins

Senior Associate

Bristol
Emily is a Senior Associate in the Commercial & Private Client Litigation team specialising in contentious probate and trusts, agricultural and agri-business disputes and commercial disputes.
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Emma Barry

Emma Barry

Senior Associate – Tax & Trusts

Taunton
Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
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Esther Woolford

Partner, Agriculture Sector Head & Solicitor Advocate

Taunton
Esther specialises in agricultural and property litigation, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and commercial disputes
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