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Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill

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Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.

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Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

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Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.

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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).

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How do I protect my assets for my children?

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The best way of protecting your assets for your children is to draw up a Will which includes a trust.

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How manufacturers can terminate commercial contracts successfully

Commercial litigation and disputes
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As litigation solicitors who specialise in the manufacturing sector, we are often approached by clients at the end of a commercial relationship asking how they can terminate a contract with the minimum legal consequences.

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Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families

Agriculture
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From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.

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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.

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National Family Mediation Week

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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.

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Helping to keep your divorces out of court

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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.

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I’m getting divorced – now what?

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Divorce lawyer Adam Maguire looks at what divorcing couples should take into account at the outset.

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Lasting powers of attorney: top ten tips

Wills & probate
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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.

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