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Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores

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Retail & leisure
Beauty brand Avon has announced it will open a small number of physical stores for the first time in its 137-year history. Partner Amanda French discusses why this is a great sign for the high street.

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RAAC: guidance for employers and duty holders from a Health and Safety Law Perspective

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Crime & regulatory
On 31 August 2023, the Department for Education issued new guidance on the management of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) in school buildings and other education settings.

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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?

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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.

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Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief in the Budget result in a pressing need to review your succession plan

Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief in the Budget result in a pressing need to review your succession plan
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Agriculture

So after months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. These…

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Shareholder and partner disputes

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Business disputes carry significant financial and reputational risk. Our specialist business disputes team leverages extensive experience and sector expertise to deliver solutions for complex business challenges.

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Small business suppliers: Dealing with the financial stress of coronavirus?

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A number of temporary changes, designed to protect struggling businesses from insolvency during the coronavirus pandemic, were introduced by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA) as well as various permanent changes.

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Sophie Kemp

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Taunton
Sophie specialises in commercial disputes, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and agricultural property litigation.
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Start-ups and high growth businesses

Start-ups and high growth businesses
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Our lawyers work with start-ups (including tech ventures) and high-growth businesses to identify their legal priorities. This enables our clients to manage their cash flow efficiently and focus their efforts on what’s most important.

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Strong results for Clarke Willmott

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We have reported another year of positive results from 2021/22, with revenue of £59.6 million – up 12 per cent on the prior year.

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The Data Use and Access Act 2025

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Commercial contracts and agreements
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (now the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“Act”)) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 after a prolonged period of back-and-forth between the House of Lords and House of Commons.

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