Clarkslegal LLP
UK Guide 2024
About
Managing Partner: Monica Atwal
UK Offices: London, Reading
CONTACTS
Commercial: Stuart Mullins
Construction: Stephen James
Corporate/M&A: Ashan Arif
Dispute Resolution: Antony Morris
Employment: Helen Beech
Immigration: Monica Atwal
Public Procurement: Chris Tayton
Real Estate: Simon Ralphs
THE FIRM
Founded over 100 years ago, we have built a reputation to become recognised as a leading law firm providing long-term established relationships and innovative solutions to complex legal challenges for both businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally.
Our lawyers are expert leaders in their fields and know your industry to provide commercially driven strategic advice to start-ups, SMEs, PLCs and large multi-nationals, working in partnership with each client as a trusted adviser to tailor a solution to your need. We’re here for you whenever you need us.
Internationally, we are part of TAGLaw, a major global network of law firms giving clients access to high-quality legal advice in nearly 100 countries.
“What makes us stand out is our client service delivery…We are regarded as part of their business. We aim to ensure that we have detailed practical knowledge of how they operate. Few other firms go to the depth that we do.” Monica Atwal, Managing Partner
www.clarkslegal.com
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK
Corporate:
the team advise large corporates, SMEs, owner managed businesses and early stage and start-up ventures on a wide range of corporate and corporate finance work, including mergers, cross-border acquisitions, EOT’s and shareholder agreements.
Construction:
specialising in both contentious and non-contentious matters, the team provides a wide scope of commercially focused advise on regional, national and international projects, being quick to adapt to clients’ needs to minimise legal risk in a cost-effective way.
Dispute Resolution:
the team is known for their sophisticated and commercial approach. With an impressive flow of high-profile and high-value instructions from leading commercial and public sector clients, the team offers exceptional advice on areas including data protection, defamation, fraud, pensions, professional negligence, product liability, property disputes, shareholder disputes and business secrets.
Employment:
the team offers practical and commercial advice to both employers and employees on issues ranging from industrial disruption, business protection, and collective disputes, to contract issues and unfair dismissals.
Immigration:
the team provide a highly personalised specialist immigration service to both corporate clients and individuals, advising on all aspects of UK and EU immigration and nationality issues. The team specialises in complex applications and securing employers sponsorship licenses.
Public Procurement:
the team has considerable expertise advising at all stages of public procurement, providing public authorities with guidance on the commercial and regulatory issues they may encounter in running regulated tenders, as well as advising private companies on what they need to know about winning tendered. They are experienced in acting for both bidders and authorities in challenges to tender awards and can often help resolve disputes.
Real Estate:
the team handles all types of commercial property work and are particularly experienced in advising clients with large and varied operational and investment property portfolios and are also proud of their expertise in public sector, hospitality and property management projects.
RECRUITMENT
Clarkslegal seeks to recruit high calibre individuals to support its continuing growth. All current vacancies are listed on Clarkslegal’s website and online applications are welcomed. Further information about the firm is available from the firm’s website at www.clarkslegal.com
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- Reading5th Floor, Thames Tower, Station Road, Reading, Berkshire, UK, RG1 1LX
- Web: www.clarkslegal.com
- Tel: (0118) 958 5321
- Fax: (0118) 960 4611
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Articles, highlights and press releases
25 items provided by Clarkslegal LLP
New Guidance: Confidence to Recruit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in collaboration with the CIPD have produced and now published new guidance titled the Disability Confident Guide which has been created to help employers support disabled people.
Key considerations for data retention policies
In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, data retention stands as a crucial aspect of compliance and risk management for organisations across industries.
FAQ’s on the new Carer’s Leave Act
Beginning on 6 April 2024, the Carer’s Leave Act comes into force, meaning carers are now entitled to request 1 week’s unpaid leave to provide and arrange care for their dependants. Here is a quick summary of what you might want to know.
Navigating Neuroinclusion: A Guide for Employers
Over the past few years, we have seen a marked rise in awareness of neurodiversity, as well as campaigns for awareness and inclusion in the workplace for neurodiverse employees.
UK housebuilders investigated over suspected exchanges of anti-competitive information
In 2022 the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was called upon by the Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to conduct a study into the housebuilding sector and provide recommendations on how the sector can operate as efficiently as possible.
5 key considerations when taking on a lease of a pub property
Taking on a pub property can be both exciting and daunting. Here are 5 key considerations that pub tenants should consider when taking on this new venture.
Legal perspectives on ESG and director duties
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors has emerged as a guiding framework for companies seeking to thrive in the long term.
New Immigration Rules: Business Visitors to the UK
As of 31 January 2024, the UK has undertaken substantial revisions to the immigration rules for business visitors. These changes widen the spectrum of permitted business activities for visitors, allowing overseas professionals and employees to engage in a broader range of business activities whilst
What to expect from 2024 in Dispute Resolution
Now that two months of the year have passed, what changes might be expected in Dispute Resolution during the remainder of 2024?
Leasehold and freehold reform bill – major changes coming
The long awaited Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill had its second reading in Parliament earlier this month.
Navigating Redundancy: Top Tips for Employers Considering Redundancies
It is an unfortunate reality of the current financial landscape that many employers are having to make the difficult decision to restructure and make redundancies.
The UK’s Partner visa, a subcategory of the Family visa, offers a pathway for eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their British or settled partner in the UK.
What to look out for in construction in 2024
Following the introduction of the BSA we have yet to see a court judgment that deals with a Building Liability Order or Information Order, which were introduced under sections 130 and 132 of the Act.
Data Protection: What’s in store for 2024?
What are the key trends and developments to watch out for in 2024.
Employment Law: What to expect in 2024?
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, let’s look forward and embrace the new opportunities that 2024 has in store for us. In particular, this article will focus on a handful of changes we are likely to see in employment sector.
Gender Pay Gap - Monica Atwal in Governance and Compliance
Monica Atwal, Managing Partner at Clarkslegal publishes in Governance and Compliance Magazine on the UK's Gender Pay Gap - the reporting system is falling short, but what can employers do?
Clarkslegal advises Principal Logistics Technologies acquisition Chess Logistics Technology
Clarkslegal led by Jon Chapman and Dillon Eustace LLP, led by Conor Keaveny advised Warehouse and Supply Chain management software specialist Principal Logistics Technologies Ltd on its latest business acquisition WMS expert Chess Logistics Technology. The acquisition included Chess Logistics Techno
Gender pay gap – Monica Atwal writes for Personnel Today
Monica Atwal writes why tackling the gender pay gap involves more than just reporting. Employers must go further and develop action plans if they are serious about addressing their gaps.
Clarkslegal are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Butcher as a Partner of the firm. Emma’s promotion recognises the high quality of service and client care she consistently delivers and her significant contribution to the practice.
Staying put - Rebecca Hone in Governance and Compliance Magazine
Rebecca Hone, Immigration Associate at Clarkslegal publishes in Governance and Compliance Magazine on how employers can ensure their EU employees have the right to remain in the UK after the 1 July.
Deborah Scales comments on employees and foreign holidays this summer
Clarkslegal Employment Associate, Deborah Scales, comments in The Sun on whether employers can stop employees taking foreign holidays.
Recovery from the pandemic: the agenda is building forward better
For over 20 years, Clarkslegal has been an integral part of the UK delegation to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations agency which sets international labour standards and monitors compliance with them.
Monica Atwal comments on remote working
Monica Atwal comments in Personnel Today on questions an employer should ask if it is looking to adopt a ‘work from anywhere’ strategy.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Concerns about the future should not be seen as merely warnings of worse to come than the already torrid period we are living through now. They are more about what the future looks like and how we may thrive in it.
Gender pay gap – Monica Atwal writes for Personnel Today
Monica Atwal writes why tackling the gender pay gap involves more than just reporting. Employers must go further and develop action plans if they are serious about addressing their gaps.
New Guidance: Confidence to Recruit
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in collaboration with the CIPD have produced and now published new guidance titled the Disability Confident Guide which has been created to help employers support disabled people.
Key considerations for data retention policies
In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, data retention stands as a crucial aspect of compliance and risk management for organisations across industries.
FAQ’s on the new Carer’s Leave Act
Beginning on 6 April 2024, the Carer’s Leave Act comes into force, meaning carers are now entitled to request 1 week’s unpaid leave to provide and arrange care for their dependants. Here is a quick summary of what you might want to know.
Navigating Neuroinclusion: A Guide for Employers
Over the past few years, we have seen a marked rise in awareness of neurodiversity, as well as campaigns for awareness and inclusion in the workplace for neurodiverse employees.
UK housebuilders investigated over suspected exchanges of anti-competitive information
In 2022 the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was called upon by the Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to conduct a study into the housebuilding sector and provide recommendations on how the sector can operate as efficiently as possible.
5 key considerations when taking on a lease of a pub property
Taking on a pub property can be both exciting and daunting. Here are 5 key considerations that pub tenants should consider when taking on this new venture.
Legal perspectives on ESG and director duties
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors has emerged as a guiding framework for companies seeking to thrive in the long term.
New Immigration Rules: Business Visitors to the UK
As of 31 January 2024, the UK has undertaken substantial revisions to the immigration rules for business visitors. These changes widen the spectrum of permitted business activities for visitors, allowing overseas professionals and employees to engage in a broader range of business activities whilst
What to expect from 2024 in Dispute Resolution
Now that two months of the year have passed, what changes might be expected in Dispute Resolution during the remainder of 2024?
Leasehold and freehold reform bill – major changes coming
The long awaited Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill had its second reading in Parliament earlier this month.
Navigating Redundancy: Top Tips for Employers Considering Redundancies
It is an unfortunate reality of the current financial landscape that many employers are having to make the difficult decision to restructure and make redundancies.
The UK’s Partner visa, a subcategory of the Family visa, offers a pathway for eligible foreign nationals to join and live with their British or settled partner in the UK.
What to look out for in construction in 2024
Following the introduction of the BSA we have yet to see a court judgment that deals with a Building Liability Order or Information Order, which were introduced under sections 130 and 132 of the Act.
Data Protection: What’s in store for 2024?
What are the key trends and developments to watch out for in 2024.
Employment Law: What to expect in 2024?
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, let’s look forward and embrace the new opportunities that 2024 has in store for us. In particular, this article will focus on a handful of changes we are likely to see in employment sector.
Gender Pay Gap - Monica Atwal in Governance and Compliance
Monica Atwal, Managing Partner at Clarkslegal publishes in Governance and Compliance Magazine on the UK's Gender Pay Gap - the reporting system is falling short, but what can employers do?
Clarkslegal advises Principal Logistics Technologies acquisition Chess Logistics Technology
Clarkslegal led by Jon Chapman and Dillon Eustace LLP, led by Conor Keaveny advised Warehouse and Supply Chain management software specialist Principal Logistics Technologies Ltd on its latest business acquisition WMS expert Chess Logistics Technology. The acquisition included Chess Logistics Techno
Gender pay gap – Monica Atwal writes for Personnel Today
Monica Atwal writes why tackling the gender pay gap involves more than just reporting. Employers must go further and develop action plans if they are serious about addressing their gaps.
Clarkslegal are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Butcher as a Partner of the firm. Emma’s promotion recognises the high quality of service and client care she consistently delivers and her significant contribution to the practice.
Staying put - Rebecca Hone in Governance and Compliance Magazine
Rebecca Hone, Immigration Associate at Clarkslegal publishes in Governance and Compliance Magazine on how employers can ensure their EU employees have the right to remain in the UK after the 1 July.
Deborah Scales comments on employees and foreign holidays this summer
Clarkslegal Employment Associate, Deborah Scales, comments in The Sun on whether employers can stop employees taking foreign holidays.
Recovery from the pandemic: the agenda is building forward better
For over 20 years, Clarkslegal has been an integral part of the UK delegation to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations agency which sets international labour standards and monitors compliance with them.
Monica Atwal comments on remote working
Monica Atwal comments in Personnel Today on questions an employer should ask if it is looking to adopt a ‘work from anywhere’ strategy.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Concerns about the future should not be seen as merely warnings of worse to come than the already torrid period we are living through now. They are more about what the future looks like and how we may thrive in it.
Gender pay gap – Monica Atwal writes for Personnel Today
Monica Atwal writes why tackling the gender pay gap involves more than just reporting. Employers must go further and develop action plans if they are serious about addressing their gaps.