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Our commercial lawyers work closely with a wide variety of private sector businesses, public sector bodies and charitable organisations, providing expert guidance on almost every aspect of the law.

What sets Clarke Willmott apart is that we recognise not only the importance of providing legally watertight advice, but also the need to support our clients’ corporate objectives and long-term goals.

We have particular expertise advising our business clients on complex and cross-border matters. For example, advising international companies seeking to operate and invest in the UK, and UK companies seeking to invest or develop their business internationally.

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Employment law services

Support for organisations dealing with employment issues.
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Corporate law

Advising on a range of matters including mergers, acquisitions, re-structures and corporate tax.
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Commercial contracts and agreements

Providing advice on commercial contracts such as long term supply agreements, outsourcing contracts and distribution agreements.
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Real estate and commercial property

Advice on a variety of matters including planning, construction, property sales and property litigation.
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International business services

Comprehensive advice on managing and extending your business overseas and into the UK from overseas.

What our clients say

They are very pragmatic, very friendly, good to deal with and technically very strong – they really do just what you want them to do.

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The core thing about how they work is that they understand the commercial value of the advice that they give.

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Clarke Willmott strengthens its commitment to carbon literacy on Carbon Literacy Action Day

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott has reinforced its commitment to tackling climate change by participating in a full day of Carbon Literacy training in its Manchester office on 13th November, as part of Carbon Literacy Action Day – the national initiative led by The Carbon Literacy Project.
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Industry news

Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families

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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HR Lunch Club – December 2025

Join us for a festive update on practical information, essential action points and hands-on tips, any new legislation and case study highlights.
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Private wealth

Clarke Willmott secures landmark ruling in eight-year Will dispute

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has successfully represented Fiona Burgess in Burgess v Whittle & Anor [2025] EWHC 2633 (Ch), securing a court ruling that officially recognised her mother’s 2014 Will and brought an eight-year battle to an end.
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