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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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Our solicitors in Reading and London have extensive expertise across all commercial law disciplines working together as a collaborative team to support businesses, institutions and individuals.

What our clients say about us

“An outstanding firm and always reliable.”

Legal 500 2024

“The employment team have worked hard to understand our model, sector and culture, and tailor their insight accordingly. They continue to find ways to add greater value and align to our strategic journey.”

Chambers 2024

“The Clarkslegal litigation team is knowledgeable, approachable and prompt. They understand commercial clients needs and provide concise advice in a timely manner.”

Legal 500 2024

“Clarkslegal’s construction team does an excellent job of formulating pragmatic solutions rather than just rendering legal opinions on the issues that our company faces.”

Chambers 2024

“The commercial real estate team are efficient, value for money and always looking out for us as clients. The people we have looking after our legal work, from leases to disputes are the best we have come across. Always willing to go the extra mile for us.”

Legal 500 2024

“The Clarkslegal employment team is impressive. The team approach means they have specialists in areas other than employment to draw advice from quickly and efficiently where issues falling outside the confines of employment arises, meaning they truly are a full service law firm that can cater for and address all of a client’s legal concerns and issues.”

Legal 500 2024

“I find the litigation team to be very professional, knowledgeable and approachable.”

Chambers 2024
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  • 28 May 2020
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ACAS publishes new guidance on mental health during Coronavirus

Accompanying their recently commissioned YouGov survey, ACAS has published workplace guidance aimed at assisting staff manage their mental health at work.

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  • 22 May 2020
  • Restructuring and insolvency

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

The much anticipated Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill was published on the evening of 20 May 2020.Running to 238 pages (plus 64 pages of explanatory notes) it builds…

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  • 20 May 2020
  • Employment

Settlement Agreements and Confidentiality Clauses

The High Court, ruling in Duchy Farm Kennels v Steels, has confirmed that an employer cannot avoid paying sums due under a settlement agreement (where the employee is suspected of breaching the confidentiality clause) unless confidentiality is actually a condition of the agreement.

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  • 14 May 2020
  • Employment

Settlement Agreements – What Are They?

A settlement agreement (or compromise agreement as it used to be known) is a contract between an employee and employer.

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  • 11 May 2020
  • Immigration

Immigration update: reopening of visa centres and the 14-day quarantine rule

UK visa application centres across the UK and the world will start to reopen from 1 June 2020.  The reopening of these centres will allow applicants to continue submitting their applications and receive their visa decisions, many of which have been on hold for several weeks.

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  • 11 May 2020
  • Commercial Real Estate

World Day for Safety and Health At Work 2020 – not just another day in the office

Last Tuesday (28 April) was World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Traditionally, this is the day each year when the International Labour Organisation (ILO) promotes safe, healthy and decent work surroundings.

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