Clarke Willmott LLP

“Martyn’s Law”, formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, introduces a new statutory framework aimed at improving preparedness and public protection at publicly accessible premises. The legislation follows a series of terrorist incidents, most notably the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, and reflects a policy decision that venues hosting mem...

As family law practitioners, we play both a legal role and, inevitably, an emotional support role. In cases involving brain injury, this dual responsibility is heightened.

The 2026/27 GP Contract came into force on 1 April 2026, and introduced a wide ranging operational requirement for practices, particularly in relation to access, demand management and the removal of digital contact caps. However, one contractual change with potentially significant legal consequences has attracted comparatively little attention: a new obligation requ...

The law continues to evolve to reflect modern family structures, including LGBTQ+ families. However, many legal outcomes still depend on whether a relationship is recognised through marriage or civil partnership. It is important to understand how this affects your inheritance rights and exposure to inherit...

With the Football World Cup now only weeks away, the issues around ticket prices and how fans are potentially being exploited during major sporting events have once again reappeared. Recently, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he would”personally bring a hot dog and a Coke” to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m. The extortionate ticket ...