A legal safeguard that enables trusted individuals to manage a person’s financial affairs if they lose capacity is still ‘woefully’ underused in the UK.
Written by
Michelle Seddon
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We are delighted to invite you to our next HR Lunch Club event. These events look to provide you with practical information, essential action points and hands-on tips, together with a run down on any new or updated legislation and case study highlights. This event is hosted by Paula Squire, Kathryn Walters and Charlotte Cowgill from our Employment team. In person… “HR & Employment Law Lunch Club – June 2026”
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Clarke Willmott’s role in the Greater Manchester ecosystem
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As a values-led organisation, Clarke Willmott prides itself on embedding positive environmental, social and governance credentials into our everyday practice.
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Employment law has changed — are your contracts and policies still compliant?
Employment
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Major reforms took effect in April 2026, with further changes coming in October 2026. This is the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in over a decade, affecting all employers, regardless of size.
Written by
Kathryn Walters
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Navigating the Renters’ Right Act: Implications for rural landlords and tenants
Agriculture
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Although the reforms are often discussed in an urban context, they will also have a material impact on farmers, landowners and rural businesses that let cottages, farmhouses or estate properties.
Written by
Robert Mullen
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Our private client team are warning people about the lasting consequences of making a DIY will rather than enlisting the help of a professional adviser.
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