Dale Edwards, a Strategic Consultant in Green Energy with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the importance of the UK Government creating, developing, and implementing a clear green energy strategy for the future.
How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
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Agriculture
The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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Landlords told flexibility is key to recovery in property sector
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Commercial litigation and disputes
The impact of COVID-19 on landlord and tenant relationships was under the spotlight at the first in our new series of property webinars drawing on the expertise of specialists from our property litigation, restructuring and insolvency, and commercial property teams.
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act October 2023 is intended to tackle economic crime in the UK, improve the transparency of corporate information and reform its role as the UK companies registry.
New regulations will prevent exclusivity terms in low income worker contracts
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On 5 December 2022, new regulations will come into force rendering exclusivity terms in employment and worker contracts unenforceable where the worker’s earnings under that contract do not exceed the lower earnings limit.
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New Year, New Business: 3 key areas to watch out for in 2024
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Corporate and commercial law
Two-thirds of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but research has shown that the fresh start that a new year brings is good motivation to make a change – and the same applies to your business. In this article we look at three key areas for businesses to be aware of in 2024.
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Predictable working pattern requests: a right of the future
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Gina McCadden discusses a new legislation received Royal Assent in September 2023 which permits workers who do not have clear and predictable working patterns to request such from their employers.
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Reserved legal activities in the corporate context: challenges for non-lawyer employees
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Commercial litigation and disputes
The recent High Court ruling in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys 2025, examined the scope and limits of conducting reserved legal activities. The court held that employment by an authorised law firm does not entitle a non-solicitor employee to conduct litigation even under the supervision of a qualified solicitor.
Written by
Owen Williams
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As your business grows and evolves, restructuring and reorganisation is often inevitable. The need for change can also arise during times of economic uncertainty, when challenging decisions must be made. Managing the process correctly plays a crucial role in the long-term health of your business and taking advice early is critical to ensure the legal risks are effectively managed.
