Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth

Insights

The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

29 May 2024

Written by

Jodi Howe

Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

We take a look at notable guidance given by the courts in 2022 on enforcement methods following judgment. Find out more about different methods of enforcing a judgment

19 December 2022

Written by

Philip Roberts

and

Owen Williams

Focus on SME housebuilder at Clarke Willmott

Housebuilder

Insights

We spoke to partner, and head of Clarke Willmott’s bespoke SME housebuilder offering, Nicola Sutton to learn more about the team’s areas of expertise and how they work together to provide exceptional legal care to our clients.

11 August 2025

Written by

Nicola Sutton

Focus on the restructuring and insolvency team at Clarke Willmott

Restructuring and insolvency

Insights

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.

28 November 2023

Written by

Martin Askew

Helping to keep your divorces out of court

Family law

Insights

With court typically being the last resort to resolve any disputes, we have outlined several of the diverse out of court options, including the introduction of our one couple, one lawyer option to make this sensitive and emotional time as straightforward as possible.

28 March 2025

Written by

Clare Webb

Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Crime & regulatory

Insights

The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.

11 September 2025

Written by

Sam Harkness

Lift and shift: can you flex your easements?

Commercial property

Insights

We discuss what landowners should do when the property they wish to develop is subject to existing rights and easements

5 November 2021

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) in childbirth

Medical negligence

Insights

What is Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and where can I get help following an injury? Our specialist medical negligence team are on hand to support you

17 September 2021

Written by

Vanessa Harris

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

4 February 2025

Written by

John Flint

Working with us in Birmingham

Insights

We have seven offices across the UK including our new Birmingham office located at Colmore Row.

14 May 2024

Written by

Rayner Grice

A brief introduction to the Pubs Code

Property litigation

Insights

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.

31 January 2018

Written by

Laura Robbetts

Common misconceptions of trusts

Developments in enforcing judgments – Key cases of 2022

Focus on SME housebuilder at Clarke Willmott

Focus on the restructuring and insolvency team at Clarke Willmott

Helping to keep your divorces out of court

Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

Lift and shift: can you flex your easements?

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) in childbirth

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Working with us in Birmingham

A brief introduction to the Pubs Code

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