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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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The latest from Clarke Willmott

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Crime & regulatory

Martyns Law: where are we and what should you do next?

“Martyn’s Law”, formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, introduces a new statutory framework aimed at improving preparedness and public protection at publicly accessible premises.
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Family law

Brain injury and relationship breakdown

Brain injury can change people. Personality, behaviour, insight, cognition. All can be altered as a result of the injury, not by choice. The partner they once knew may present differently, and the relationship dynamic shifts in ways neither party anticipated. When these relationships break down, as research suggests around 75% will, family proceedings raise complex and overlapping legal issues.
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Corporate and commercial law

The hidden data protection risks in the 2026/27 GP contract – What GP practices need to know

Contractual changes to the 2026/27 GP Contract came into force on 1 April 2026. One contractual change with potentially significant legal consequences has attracted comparatively little attention: a new obligation requiring GP practices to disclose detailed staff information to their Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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Events

Clarke Willmott’s HR & Employment Law Conference 2026

Event details After last year’s sell out event, we are delighted to once again be hosting our annual HR & Employment Law Conference, which is taking place on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Our Employment team are excited to bring you a full morning of dynamic discussions, practical guidance and meaningful connections. Join fellow HR and people… “Clarke Willmott’s HR & Employment Law Conference 2026”

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Recognition

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