Manchester’s growth into a key player in UK’s legal landscape
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Corporate and commercial law
In the past 15 years, the professional community in the North West, and Manchester in particular, has evolved into a significant force, says Ed Foulkes from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
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Ed Foulkes
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The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 (“Pig Regulations”)
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Agriculture
Following on from the implementation of The Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations (“Dairy Regulations”) last year, new regulations to promote fairness and transparency in the UK pig sector were laid before Parliament last week.
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Amy Peacey
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Landmark inheritance tax ruling could save households six-figure sums
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Private wealth services
A landmark tribunal ruling has provided relief to families who engaged in historic ‘home loan’ inheritance tax schemes, potentially saving them thousands from death duty bills, says private client partner Paul Davies.
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Paul Davies
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Clarke Willmott advises original founders on acquisition of Manchester tech business One iota
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Corporate and commercial law
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP in Manchester have advised two serial entrepreneurs on the acquisition of digital retail tech business One iota, a business which they originally founded in 2010.
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Stephen Jarman
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Clarke Willmott hosts transition event for Bristol Bears players
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Sport
Clarke Willmott has hosted an event at its Bristol offices, in partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), to provide Bristol Bears players with an insight into the value of mentorship.
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Tim Copplestone
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Potential sellers need to act fast ahead of hike in Business Asset Disposal Relief
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Corporate and commercial law
Owner managers looking to sell their businesses must act fast ahead of the forthcoming hike in Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), according to a leading corporate lawyer.
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Kim Klahn
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Neelam Sharma joins WISH board to champion women in housing
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Social housing providers
Neelam Sharma, a partner in Clarke Willmott LLP’s housing management team, has been appointed to the West Midlands Women in Social Housing (WISH) board.
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Neelam Sharma
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Clarke Willmott advises Wigan-based Ainscough Industrial Services on acquisition of Flegg Products
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Banking and financial services
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised international engineering group Ainscough Industrial Services (AIS) on its largest ever acquisition.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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