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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

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“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.”

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

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“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.”

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“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.”

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  • 30 July 2019
  • Brexit

Processing times for the EU Settlement Scheme application

The EU Settlement Scheme is now fully operational and with Brexit as a top agenda item for the new Prime Minister, we expect a surge in these applications. So how long do these applications take?

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  • 27 July 2019
  • Employment

Brexit and TUPE

We’re nearing October and it’s still unclear what the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU will look like or if one will exist at all!

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  • 25 July 2019
  • Immigration

Acceptance to MAC’s expansion to Shortage Occupation List

The Government has announced that it has accepted the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in respect of the expansion of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The Shortage Occupation List is an important exemption for Sponsors when sponsoring migrant workers under Tier 2 of the Points-Based System.

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  • 24 July 2019
  • Immigration

Ancestry Visa

If you are a Commonwealth Citizen with an ancestral link to the UK through one or more of your grandparents, then it is likely to be the case that you will be eligible to apply for an ancestry visa to allow you to live and work in the UK.

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  • 23 July 2019
  • Employment

The Flexible Working Bill – should we all work flexibly?

Last week, the Flexible Working Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, if passed, would require all employers to offer flexible working automatically, unless specific circumstances apply.

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  • 18 July 2019
  • Immigration

Alternatives to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Route: July 2019

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur route was very popular with overseas investors. It allowed entrepreneurs the freedom to enter the UK with a minimum investment of £200,000. This route was closed to new entrants on 29 March 2019. In this article we look at the most popular alternatives to this route for businesses.

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