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For over 100 years we have been providing commercially driven strategic advice to start-ups, SMEs, PLCs and large multinationals, working in partnership with each client as a trusted advisor to tailor a solution to your need. We’re here for you whenever you call on us.

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We have extensive expertise across all commercial law disciplines working together as a collaborative team to support businesses, institutions and individuals.

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“The Real Estate team have a pragmatic and forthright approach to their deals. They always respond quickly and push deals through in good time.”
Chambers and Partners

Clarkslegal has a strong partner presence, meaning that the quality of the legal and tactical advice is exceptional. They have some truly excellent fee earners that are not just lawyers, but experts in the sectors that they practise in. The firm focuses its efforts on what it does best.”

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“I really enjoy working with Clarkslegal. My questions are answered quickly and comprehensively and they have the best interests of my business at heart.”

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“A great team of professionals that genuinely get to know your business and the key stakeholders which enables them to provide appropriate advice and risk analysis.”

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“Clarkslegal are head and shoulders above other lawyers – attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. I’ve used many firms in my business career and Clarkslegal are superior in the service areas they cover.”

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  • 30 March 2023
  • Immigration

Changes to the UK Immigration Rules

The Home Secretary has published a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, with a phased rollout of changes commencing in April 2023. These changes will impact most of the work visa categories, including the Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes.

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  • 29 March 2023
  • Employment

Employee’s ‘meltdowns’ due to short temper, not his disabilities

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in McQueen v the General Optical Council will bring some comfort to employers trying to manage unacceptable conduct at work.

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  • 28 March 2023
  • Immigration

Common mistakes when hiring migrant workers in the UK

When hiring or sponsoring migrant workers in the UK there are many mistakes that businesses can make.

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  • 28 March 2023
  • Commercial Real Estate

Can I have access to a neighbour’s land to carry out works to my property?

We are often asked by landowner clients whether there is any legal right to go on to a neighbour’s land to carry out repair and maintenance works where it is not possible to carry out such works from the landowner’s own property and there is no legal right in place allowing access to the neighbour’s land.

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  • 23 March 2023
  • Privacy and Data Protection

Data protection: What you need to know

Since the GDPR had come into force almost 5 years ago, we consider that it is a timely opportunity to review the core data protection principles and the considerations to make when undertaking a data protection audit of your organisation.

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  • 23 March 2023
  • Corporate and M&A

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