Lessons to be learnt from tragic maternity cases, says Clarke Willmott
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Medical negligence
Kerry Fifield, partner in our Clinical Negligence team, recently represented a mother who lost her baby due to failings in a Cheltenham maternity unit. She says that the same issues are arising “time and time again” in NHS Trusts around the country.
Written by
Kerry Fifield
and
Vanessa Harris
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Maile v Maile: Farm succession dispute settled in high court
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Agriculture
A High Court ruling has brought closure to a long-running inheritance dispute over West Hook Farm, a 170-acre mixed farm near Okehampton, Devon. The case offers important lessons for farming families planning succession and for rural professionals supporting them.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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Parliament has approved the new Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (Regulations) which makes it mandatory for any individual working in a care home to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.
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Matthew is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team in Manchester, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, buy-outs, joint ventures, and data governance.
Sarah Jones, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team discusses whether practitioners should be provided with immunity from negligence during the coronavirus pandemic. Contact Sarah on 0345 209 1601.
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Michelle is a partner in our Private Client team in Taunton. Michelle’s expertise covers traditional Private Client work including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Declarations of Trusts, Administrations of Estates (Probate), and Death in Service Advice to Trustees.
The COVID pandemic has placed many businesses in the difficult position of needing to recover debt. When a judgment debt is not paid, taking steps to enforce payment from the debtor will often be necessary.
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With the upcoming Autumn Budget only weeks away, there have been several reports that ministers are considering changes to the controversial Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms announced last year, which would see a 20% tax on estates worth more than £1m.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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Strong growth at Clarke Willmott as Rosser passes the CEO baton
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Clarke Willmott has reported another year of strong growth, with profit per equity partner (PEP) of £489k (up 14%) and revenue over the £60m mark at £60.8m. The firm has no bank debt with over £13m in the bank at year end.
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