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2025 has marked a significant milestone for Clarkson Wright & Jakes (CWJ) as the firm celebrates its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1875, the firm can trace its roots back to Lincoln's Inn, the historic heart of London's legal quarter. For the...
Peace of Mind for you and Your Loved Ones in a Digital World
We have seen first-hand the challenges families and executors face when managing someone’s affairs in an increasingly paperless world. Important documents can be difficult to locate, online accounts may be inaccessible, and loved ones are often left...
Someone passing away without a valid will is more common than you might expect. When this happens in England, the person is said to have died intestate , and it means the law steps in to decide what happens to their estate. Rather than the deceased's...
London Tube Strikes Spark Surge in Cyclists and Heightened Accident Risks
This week’s four‑day Tube strike (8–11 September 2025) has brought most of London’s Underground network to a standstill, leaving thousands of commuters searching for alternatives. With trains out of action, cycling quickly...
For many young people, the opportunity to study or work abroad can be a once in a lifetime experience. As part of the visa/permit application process, parents or guardians may need to prepare a sponsorship letter. A sponsorship letter is a formal document...
HM Land Registry advises that one of the main ways to protect your property from being fraudulently sold or mortgaged is by entering an anti-fraud restriction on the title register. This restriction requires a solicitor to certify that any application...
Clarkson Wright & Jakes Announces Promotion of Two New Partners
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 Between Co-Owners: Understanding Your Rights
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 achieved accreditation with the Good Business Charter! This accreditation, open to UK businesses and organisations of all sizes, recognises responsible business behaviour across...
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...
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