Oscar Hurst

Trainee Solicitor

Oscar Hurst

Trainee Solicitor

Oscar is a second seat trainee solicitor in the Corporate Team. Having joined Clarkslegal in September 2025, Oscar completed his first seat with the Dispute Resolution Team, where he worked closely with the team’s partners on various litigation matters.

Oscar completed a Law degree at the University of Sheffield, before going on to achieve a Distinction in the LPC at the University of Law in Reading.

Oscar Hurst

Trainee Solicitor

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24 March 2026
Immigration

Spouse Visa – Is your relationship genuine and subsisting?

For years many couples have become frustrated by the requirements for a spouse visa as the rules and guidance are difficult to understand. A significant amount of applications are rejected on the basis of the applicant not providing the adequate documents to evidence the relationship requirement.

20 March 2026
Corporate and M&A

Drag-Along & Tag-Along Rights: Why Every Company Needs Them

When starting a company, very few founders are aware of the potential issues around shares, share ownership and the implications of that when selling their company.

19 March 2026
Privacy and Data Protection

WhatsApp in the Workplace

This article explores the potential risks of using WhatsApp for workplace communications, the implications for GDPR compliance and under UK legislation, and provides practical tips for employers to mitigate these risks.

16 March 2026
Employment

Trade Union Law Changes from April 2026

April brings the next tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 including changes to the statutory recognition scheme making it easier for trade unions to be recognised in the workplace.

16 March 2026
Corporate and M&A

Shareholder Disputes: Managing Shareholder Buyouts and Exits – Episode 3

Join Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin for the third episode of our Shareholder Disputes series, where we move from prevention to resolution—exploring what happens when a founder’s exit becomes unavoidable.

13 March 2026
Employment

When Immigration compliance becomes discrimination: The UK’s uncomfortable workplace balance

UK employers today operate under powerful, and some may say conflicting, legal pressures. On one hand, they must prevent illegal working under UK immigration laws.

Contact Oscar

+44 118 960 4630 oscar.hurst@clarkslegal.com