For many same-sex couples working in sport, whether as elite athletes, coaches, agents, or in club and federation roles, the question of starting a family is one that requires careful planning. The physical demands of sporting careers, the pressures of performance schedules, and the realities of frequent travel all shape when and how family planning becomes possible.
Written by
Emily Finn
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Legal implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship
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Sport
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott have commented on the financial, corporate and employment implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.
Written by
Bethan Evans
,
Declan Goodwin
and
Sarah MacLarty
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With effect from 6 April 2026, significant reforms to some of the key scheme limits have come into force, representing the largest expansion of the EMI regime since its introduction.
Written by
Lavania Xavier
and
Chris Connors
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Marguarita Tyne, head of Clarke Willmott’s medical negligence team, explains the common circumstances in which strokes are missed and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about potential claims, outcomes, and compensation.
Transitional arrangements for protected wetland sites will bring relief to developers
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Housebuilder
Regulations came into place last week bringing into force provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 which extended protections contained in the Habitats Regulations to Ramsar sites.
Written by
Caroline Waller
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River pollution case highlights regulatory risk for public bodies
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Crime & regulatory
In a landmark case, chicken producer Avara Foods and Welsh Water have recently appeared at the High Court accused of polluting three rivers along the English-Welsh border: the Usk, Wye and Lugg.
Written by
Tim Williamson
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Clarke Willmott Property Series – Navigating Overage and Deferred Payments in Real Estate
Events
Clarke Willmott LLP is delighted to host our June Property Series: From Agreement to Enforcement: Navigating Overage and Deferred Payments in Real Estate being held on Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11:00am.
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Martyns Law: where are we and what should you do next?
Crime & regulatory
Insights
“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.
Written by
Tim Williamson
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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.
Written by
Clare Webb
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The hidden data protection risks in the 2026/27 GP contract – What GP practices need to know
Corporate and commercial law
Insights
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).
Written by
Chidem Aliss
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