Send your news to loop_sw@icloud.com
All in Legal
The Manchester Employment Tribunal has upheld the majority of professional footballer Benjamin Mendy’s unauthorised deduction of wages claims against Premier League club Manchester City.
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are stalling divorce settlements, leaving countless individuals in financial and emotional limbo, says Adam Maguire, partner in the Family Law team at Clarke Willmott LLP.
After months of speculation, the Chancellor has announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. These changes will have a significant impact on estate planning for many farms.
Clarke Willmott LLP has assisted Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Council in putting in place a lease and facility management agreement in connection with the Royal Victoria Park and Pavilion in Bath.
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
The raft of employment law changes being introduced by the government will have a major effect in the arena of professional sport.
The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have achieved top-tier rankings once again in the 2025 edition of the Chambers and Partners Guide.
Businesses looking to refinance or buy commercial property and hoping to take advantage of any potential upcoming interest rate cuts are being urged to ensure their business records are up to date.
A month on from the Prime Minister’s warning that the first budget of the new Labour government on 30th October would be “painful”, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, signalled at the party conference that it would be a budget with ambition and for growth.
Sir Keir Starmer also reiterated last month that the government's number one priority is economic growth and that “all decisions will be made against that objective.”
Clarke Willmott’s expert employment tribunal litigator Kathryn Walters shares her thoughts on the potential impact of the government’s proposed employment law changes.
The removal of independent schools’ exemption from VAT and business rates relief is just the latest in a series of challenges facing a sector already navigating a raft of financial and demographic problems, according to an expert.
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has reported a retention rate of 86 per cent, with 38 out of 44 trainees staying on as newly qualified solicitors in 2024.
The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have once again ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 guide, with numerous practice areas and individual lawyers being recognised.
Lawyers in the Bristol and Reading offices of legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised top 50 UK accountancy practice Shaw Gibbs on its merger with Alliotts LLP, an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, and its acquisition of Sestini & Co, a specialist in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals.
According to new figures from Savills, the bank of mum and dad funded over £9 billion worth of property purchases in 2023.
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised HSBC on its investment in financial data management company FINBOURNE Technology.
Over the course of three days, Clarke Willmott’s social housing experts will host a series of informative webinars for the firm’s flagship event series, with the full schedule just announced.
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised medical device company Creo Medical Group plc on the sale of 51 per cent of a subsidiary to Micro-Tech.
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has completed its largest summer work experience programme to date, providing 22 placements to emerging legal talent.
Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised nationwide investor BGF on its £16.5 million investment in leading B2B fintech platform Twenty7tec.
