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Before, during and after – Environment Agency prosecution and orders show importance of early advice

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Our regulatory team regularly acts for farmers, land owners and businesses engaging with the Environment Agency and local authorities with regards to allegations of environmental pollution. Contact us online today.

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The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The recent case of Garofalo v Crisp; Re Valorem Holdings Ltd demonstrates the breadth and scope of the courts discretion to order remedies (both final and interim) in an unfair prejudice petition.

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Is failing to perform a C-section always negligent?

Medical negligence solicitors
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Clinical negligence solicitor, Vanessa Harris, specialises in claims involving obstetric injury and shares her experience of dealing with these types of claims.

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When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Commercial litigation and disputes
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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.

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Common pitfalls in will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth services
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

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Child Arrangements at Christmas

Family law
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Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can weigh heavily on parents who have to make difficult decisions about how to divide their children’s time between both parents, and wider family, over Christmas.

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Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment

Employment law services
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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.

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West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

Serious injury solicitors
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A serious injury specialist has voiced his concern at new data showing that Birmingham and the West Midlands are among the worst places in the UK for uninsured drivers.

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The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment law services
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We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

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Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?

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An offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before it has been accepted by the employee without having to give notice or make a payment in lieu of notice.

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Resolving cross-border disputes: International arbitration

Commercial litigation and disputes
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Our specialist commercial litigation team can navigate both international disputes and arbitration proceedings across a spectrum of commercial contexts.

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