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Coronavirus and force majeure clauses in construction standard form contracts

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It seems highly probable that the coronavirus pandemic itself will be found to constitute a force majeure. This will only be applicable if the contract was entered before the coronavirus outbreak. Alternatively, contracts will be “frustrated”. This means they literally cannot be performed.

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Esther Woolford

Partner, Agriculture Sector Head & Solicitor Advocate

Taunton
Esther specialises in agricultural and property litigation, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and commercial disputes
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Head and brain injury

Medical negligence
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Our medical negligence and serious injury solicitors have decades of experience claiming compensation for adults and children who have sustained serious head and brain injuries as a result of someone else’s actions or inaction.

Whether you bring a claim against a road user, an employer, an individual or against the NHS, doing so could enable you to secure treatment, rehabilitation, care and support of a quality that might otherwise be out of your reach.

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Public sector

Public sector
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Our clients include government agencies, urban regeneration companies, local authorities, independent public bodies, clinical commissioning groups and police authorities.

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Technology

Technology
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Our specialist team of technology solicitors combine technical understanding, legal expertise and business acumen to protect our clients’ business interests and help maximise the commercial value of their technology.

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Careers in business services

Our business services teams are vital to our success. Learn more about the opportunities we offer at offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Learning and development opportunities

At Clarke Willmott Solicitors, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees and offer a range of training opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Recruitment privacy notice

This notice describes how we collect and use personal information about you during the recruitment process and applies to all candidates.

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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022

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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB), published on 11 May 2022, contains a number of interesting proposals for the development industry and some potentially significant changes to the planning system.

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Family law

Family law
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Our specialist family law solicitors will help you protect what matters to you and secure the future for yourself and your loved ones. Whatever your family structure, planning ahead will help to protect you and your family in the long run. However if you don’t have arrangements in place and your marriage, civil partnership or relationship has broken down, we can advise and support you through this difficult time with patience and compassion.

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