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Protecting vulnerable people from fraud

   Criminals are forever pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to make gains illegally. Instances of fraud, especially online fraud, have been increasing year on year. Vulnerable people are more exposed to sophisticated online frauds...
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Senior lawyer recognised for delivering exceptional client service

Abigail Doust, a senior lawyer in the Wills and Estate Administration department at Clarkson Wright & Jakes has been recognised for her commitment to excellent client service having been shortlisted for the Private Client Practitioner of the Year award...
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Pre-nups, cohabitation agreements and even pet-nups!

The idea of discussing pre-nups and cohabitation agreements may not seem romantic at the start of a marriage or relationship, but these can avoid future complications. Being proactive from the start can save a lot of heartache down the line. Preparing a...
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How long does a divorce take from start to finish?

Getting a divorce can often be a difficult experience due to the stress of their relationship breaking down and length of the proceedings, so many clients often have concerns about how long a divorce takes in the UK. Thankfully, the divorce process in the...
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Cherry Lodge Golf Club

Clarkson Wright & Jakes have partnered with Cherry Lodge Golf Club. With a course designed to delight golfers of all skill levels and its inclusive approach to golf, it is a club that is responsible for building many of our local connections and...
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Redundancy facts and fictions

When a business needs to deal with redundancy, it is important to ensure it follows the correct procedure. As well as factual requirements, many myths have grown up around redundancy. We consider the facts and fictions surrounding the redundancy process. ...
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Avoiding discrimination

The Equality Act 2010 protects employees from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics, including race, sex, disability, and age. It also provides protection against discrimination during pregnancy or maternity leave, whether because of the...
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Employee Settlement Agreements

A settlement agreement is a contract which brings employment to an end on a no-fault basis.  By signing the agreement, which used to be known as a compromise agreement, the employee is agreeing to waive their statutory employment rights and will be...
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What can employers expect if Labour wins the election?

The Labour party has repeated its pledge for unfair dismissal rights to become a day one right in their manifesto. The manifesto states that a Labour government will implement in full the Labour policy document ‘Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal...
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Open your mind and secure the future

There are few certainties in life, but as American statesman Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, two things we can be sure about are “death and taxes”.  Yet planning for our ultimate demise, or our decline along the way, is something that we...
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