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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.

Banking and Finance client

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

Catch up with the latest business news and views from the Clarke Willmott team.

Industry news

The new world of farming partnerships

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Cobden v Cobden represents one of the most significant developments in farming partnership law for many years.
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Events

Cardiff Next Generation Cocktail Making

You will have the opportunity to meet and network with junior professionals from a range of businesses in the Cardiff area, whilst making 3 cocktails or mocktails. Join us for an evening of fun and flavour and get ready to shake things up!
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Construction

High Court hands down major ruling on Building Liability Orders

The High Court has delivered an important judgment in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore, confirming the expanding reach of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) and the circumstances in which Building Liability Orders (“BLOs”) will be made against associated companies.
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Clarke Willmott announces 2026 promotions

In total 21 lawyers have been promoted across the firm’s regional offices, with the announcement including five individuals due to become partners, nine new senior associates and seven new associates.
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Commercial contracts and agreements

The brand you sell can come back to bite warning

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has described the legal dispute between Jo Malone and Estée Lauder as ‘a cautionary tale’, warning that selling the rights to a founder’s name can carry decades-long consequences.
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Industry recognition

Recognition

True specialists both at partner and associate level.

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