Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

Wills & probate

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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.

10 March 2020

Written by

Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

Commercial litigation and disputes

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The recent case of Garofalo v Crisp; Re Valorem Holdings Ltd demonstrates the breadth and scope of the courts discretion to order remedies (both final and interim) in an unfair prejudice petition.

18 December 2024

The worry of slurry

Agriculture

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Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.

13 June 2023

Written by

Bridget Sanger

and

Sam Harkness

Working with us in Bristol

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We have seven offices across the UK including our brand new, state-of-the-art Bristol office located at Assembly Building C. Find out more about working at our Bristol office.

5 March 2024

Written by

Alex Jakubowski

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?

Employment

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An offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before it has been accepted by the employee without having to give notice or make a payment in lieu of notice.

4 November 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

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With a new Labour Government now in power, what does it mean for the energy industry? Laurence Lacey, partner in our commercial property team explores.

8 July 2024

Written by

Laurence Lacey

Child maintenance payments

Family law

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Sarah Wood-Heath looks at what happens if you can’t agree on child maintenance payments and when you can ask the court for help.

23 October 2020

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Corporate and commercial law

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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

11 February 2025

Written by

Simon Smith

Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers

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If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

4 September 2025

Written by

Sian Symmonds

and

Aidan Clucas

Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology

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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

28 January 2025

Written by

Amy Peacey

Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

The worry of slurry

Working with us in Bristol

Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?

Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?

Child maintenance payments

Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers

Data protection – are you compliant?

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