Welcome to Clarkson Wright & Jakes, Solicitors and Notaries in Orpington, Kent

From autumn 2021, separating couples will no longer have to blame each other for the breakdown of their marriage or civil partnership. The long-awaited option for a ‘no-fault’ divorce is included in the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill,...

Some couples are considering whether they have a future together after lockdown was imposed upon them following the coronavirus pandemic. For couples who are struggling in their relationship, or trying to manage co-parenting, anxiety levels were heightened...

On the 19 th June 2020 the Government announced that the protection from forfeiture for non-payment of rent granted to business tenants under the Coronavirus Act 2020 will be extended until the end of September. The measure which was introduced on the 26...

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in scams. With scammers exploiting COVID-19 fears, now particularly is the time to ensure that you and your property are sufficiently protected. Property fraud can be committed on both commercial and residential...

I have written previously about the likely coming into force of the Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill (CIGB), including the impact on winding up petitions brought during the COVID-19 lockdown period. [Read article]   Although the CIGB...

Companies are having to consider how they hold meetings in order to make valid decisions while Covid-19 affects day to day activity and the regulations and measures which the Government has introduced in response to the situation.  All types of...

With businesses up and down the country having been severely affected by the Covid-19 lockdown measures, the UK Government has announced and implemented a number of relief measures to help keep businesses afloat and to mitigate the effects of the impending...

The coronavirus crisis is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can be challenging for many couples. For couples who are struggling in their relationship, or trying to manage co-parenting, anxiety levels are likely to...

The outbreak of Covid-19, is an ongoing pandemic which poses significant issues for businesses all over the world. Life as we know it has significantly changed. The majority of businesses operating in the UK have been forced to suspend operations or find...

The coronavirus pandemic and the resultant policy consequences are unprecedented.  The UK Government has ordered the closure of much of the economy: transport, travel, retail and entertainment have been particularly hit and other sectors which continue...

Businesses processing personal data need to keep protection of customer and employee data at the front of continuity planning as they tackle the coronavirus threat. Staff are likely to be working remotely or in different circumstances which could make...

We would like to reassure our clients that our Wills and Administration of Estates team are continuing to provide a vital service helping clients with revising and making a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). The coronavirus pandemic is...