Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott

Family law

Insights

“The clock is ticking” on Government plans to reform the legal treatment of cohabiting couples, according to leading family lawyer Caroline Young.

24 November 2025

Written by

Caroline Young

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Focus on social housing team at Clarke Willmott

Social housing providers

Insights

Our friendly and dedicated Social Housing team have proven and unrivalled experience in the sector which means we are able to offer quality, trusted advice across a range of comprehensive legal matters.

18 October 2023

Written by

Vicky Kells

and

Lindsay Felstead

Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Agriculture

Insights

The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).

11 April 2025

Written by

Laura Mackain-Bremner

,

Amy Peacey

and

Paige Skudder

Foreign Wills’ revocation clauses

Wills & probate

Insights

In this article, we give an update on a High Court case we have previously covered concerning the Will of the late Harter Singh Sangha.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

Has COVID killed the search and seizure order?

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

A search (and seizure) order is a powerful tool in the litigator’s armoury where there are concerns in a dispute that crucial evidence will not be preserved.

1 October 2021

Written by

Louise Goodwin

How to handle poor union representation: when to seek legal advice

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

Workplace disputes often bring about significant stress and confusion. During these difficult times, trade union representatives play a key role in providing support, ensuring that the rights and interests of union members are protected.

10 March 2025

Written by

Louise Goodwin

Lasting powers of attorney: top ten tips

Private wealth

Insights

Our specialist solicitors share tips to help you ensure that your lasting power of attorney is effective and reflects your wishes. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation. Offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

1 December 2025

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Crime & regulatory

Insights

Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.

19 May 2025

Written by

Tim Williamson

and

Sam Harkness

National Family Mediation Week

Family law

Insights

This article reviews the alternative dispute resolution methods which can be used to assist parties who are separating to reach agreement regarding child or financial arrangements, without the need for court litigation.

27 January 2023

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Adam Maguire

Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott

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

Data protection – are you compliant?

Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Foreign Wills’ revocation clauses

Has COVID killed the search and seizure order?

How to handle poor union representation: when to seek legal advice

Lasting powers of attorney: top ten tips

Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

National Family Mediation Week

Not found what you are looking for?

Looking for legal advice?

Connect with us