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

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to announce the promotion of Michelle Easton and Omari Elcock to the role of Partner , as of 1 June 2025 . Michelle and Omari have both made outstanding contributions to the firm and exemplify CWJ’s...

On Wednesday 30th April, we said farewell to a truly remarkable colleague, David Greenhalgh, as he retired from Clarkson Wright & Jakes after a long and distinguished career in personal injury and clinical negligence law. David has been a pillar of...

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to announce the promotion of Sandy Hills and Faye Shortall   to the role of senior lawyer, as of 1 May 2025. Sandy joined CWJ in 2021 as a solicitor in our Family team and has played a key role in achieving...

Property disputes can arise when two or more people own property. These disputes could be when couples or relatives live together, it could be where parents help fund a child’s property purchase, or where individuals invest in property jointly. How...

2025 marks a significant milestone for Clarkson Wright & Jakes, as the firm proudly celebrates its 150 th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Andrew Wright, senior partner and great-great-grandson of the founder of the firm, and Amanda Mehlin,...

It can be extremely frustrating if you are owed money. Unpaid invoices can have a serious effect on cash flow and can be a significant challenge for any business. Steps to minimise bad debts What steps can you take to avoid bad debts occurring in the...

Our latest office artwork showcases eight photographs selected from Orpington 1st's community photography competition. For the last 10 years, this initiative has invited local residents to share their unique perspectives of our area through the lens of...

We have once again been recognised by Chambers & Partners as a leading firm and 7 of our solicitors have been recognised as leaders in their field. The Chambers and Partners Guide is one of the leading legal ranking systems in the UK and have been...

Clarkson Wright & Jakes hosted a charity bake off competition and cake sale in support of the firm's chosen charity, St Christopher's Hospice . The event took place at the Clarkson Wright & Jakes' office in Knoll Rise,...

The current government’s Renters’ Rights Bill is set to change the landscape of the private rented sector. The purpose of the Bill is to level the playing field between renters’ rights and landlords’ obligations. This Bill introduces...

We are delighted to have been recognised in the latest edition of Legal 500, one of the leading global directories. With 5 out of 8 departments ranked and 8 lawyers getting a mention, we would like to thank all our referees who contributed. Corporate &...

Earlier this month, Andrew Wright, our senior partner, undertook the Ride Across Britain challenge by cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats with his wife, Claire. They clocked up 110 miles a day for 9 days to complete the 990 mile trip through some...

We’re pleased to announce that Clarkson Wright & Jakes has recently achieved accreditation with the Good Business Charter! This accreditation, open to UK businesses and organisations of all sizes, recognises responsible business behaviour...

Following demand for change to the current housing situation, the previous government proposed the Renters’ (Reform) Bill in April 2019. This Bill was included in the Queen’s Speech in May 2022 and a detailed plan for a prospective Bill...

Private residential landlords are required to comply with certain legislation in relation to renting their properties, collection of rent, recovery of rent arrears and regaining possession of the property. A key scheme landlords will need to consider...

CWJ is delighted to announce that we won The Best Workplace Wellbeing Award at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2024. The Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the legal sector and highlights best practices and contributions.  CWJ's...

New rules to ensure fairness and transparency around handling tips and gratuities will soon go live for hospitality and other service sector businesses.   These are designed to ensure an even-handed approach in situations where the employer has...

It has recently been reported that Rishi Sunak is looking to end the “sick note culture” as it is his position that being in work can actually improve physical and mental health. Whilst there is certainly an argument to say that being at work...

Prenuptial agreements (also referred to as prenups) are legal contracts that provide a framework for how assets should be divided if a married couple decides to divorce later down the line. Whilst prenups were previously considered only for more wealthy...

With everyone feeling the pinch in the current economic climate, it is not surprising that more people are taking matters into their own hands when applying for divorce or separation . The introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022 has simplified the...

The equalities watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) have provided guidance to companies to clarify their legal obligations toward women experiencing the menopause. Under the Equality Act 2010 (“EqA”) a person...

Since July 2017, following a ruling by the Supreme Court, claimants wishing to bring a claim against their employer in the Employment Tribunal have not had to pay a fee. Prior to this, between 2013 - 2017, fees would range from £390 to £1,200,...

In a recent case we dealt with, our client had received a bullying complaint from an employee who didn’t want any formal investigation or action to be taken.  What are the risks here, and what should employers do in this situation? Much...

Social media websites or apps are programs that allow people to interact socially by sharing videos, text or images.  The use of social media is fast-expanding in the workplace, and it is a high risk area for defamation and discrimination claims...

A Child Travel Consent Form can be an essential document when a minor is travelling abroad without one or both parents or their legal guardian. They help ensure the child's safety and provide assurance to authorities and organisations involved in the...