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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.

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Southampton office insights

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Learn more about culture, career progression and work at our Southampton office which has 65 members of staff including 13 partners,.

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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

Employment law services
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Employment law services
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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

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The significance of international post and prenups for professional athletes

Family law
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Professional sports athletes often move abroad to enhance their careers, in these scenarios a pre- or post-nuptial agreement should be seriously considered.

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The role of a Case Manager in a medical negligence claim

Medical negligence solicitors
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Kerry Fifield, partner and AvMA and Law Society clinical negligence panel manager considers the role of a Case Manager when dealing with a claim.

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Should I sue the NHS?

Medical negligence solicitors
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Over recent years, it has become clear that the NHS is in crisis with over 350,000 people waiting over a year for treatment and with cancer waiting times for 2023 in England being the worst on record.

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Focus on our sport team at Clarke Willmott

Sport
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate solicitors
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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth services
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Civil dispute resolution for private clients
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If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.

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