Retirement Living Survey 2021 – sharing our findings
Later living
Legal Expertise
In 2021 we carried out the CW Retirement Living Survey 2021 of more than 300 private individuals to gauge perceptions and attitudes of consumers to retirement living.
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Our social housing team are delighted to share recent cases from the higher jurisdiction courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the affordable housing sector.
We outline some of the most common issues where clients have recently asked for our help. If these areas are of concern for you too, then please do get in touch.
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Strong growth at Clarke Willmott as Rosser passes the CEO baton
News
Clarke Willmott has reported another year of strong growth, with profit per equity partner (PEP) of £489k (up 14%) and revenue over the £60m mark at £60.8m. The firm has no bank debt with over £13m in the bank at year end.
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The Debt Respite Scheme (‘Breathing Space’) – information for landlords and managing agents
News
The government’s Debt Respite Scheme comes into force on 4 May 2021. The Scheme provides qualifying individuals with a ‘breathing space’ from creditor action.
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The legal considerations of using a known or unknown donor
News
For many, starting a family through donor conception involves a multitude of considerations to include social, emotional, and also the legal position of the family unit and any child born.
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The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB), published on 11 May 2022, contains a number of interesting proposals for the development industry and some potentially significant changes to the planning system.
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The menopause at work – why should it matter to employers?
News
Employment
The Minister for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women, has this week confirmed that the Government is not currently planning to introduce menopause as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
Written by
Paula Squire
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Time for government to look again at cohabitation rules, says Clarke Willmott
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Family law
Expert family lawyer, Hannah Livesey, has called on the Labour government to honour its commitment to reform protections for cohabiting couples who split up.
Written by
Hannah Livesey
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