If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence or fault of another party, it’s important if you are seeking compensation that you seek advice as soon as possible.
A new road safety strategy is expected to be published by the government this autumn.
A C2 application in family law is a court form used when making a request related to an existing case, or a child arrangement order.
A no-fault divorce, also known as a divorce without blame, allows couples to end a marriage without one party having to prove the other committed wrongdoing.
You may have heard about a prenuptial agreement, which is signed before a marriage or civil partnership and outlines how a couple’s finances will be handled in the event of divorce or separation. Well a postnuptial is similar, apart from the fact that the agreement is created after the couple have already married.
When two or more people own a property together, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, there is the potential for a legal dispute relating to how much each person actually owns, if for example a relationship fails, or one party wants their money out.
In February 2025, we wrote a blog about a police investigation into more than 200 cases of preventable deaths, harm and injuries at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.
Family law solicitors across England and Wales have been awaiting the decision of the “Standish v Standish” case, in the hope of clarification of how pre-marital or inherited assets are treated in divorce settlements. The Supreme Court released its judgement after the hearing concluded on May 1st, 2025.
Over recent years, the personal injury sector in the UK has seen significant changes. In the last few weeks personal injury heavyweights Shoosmiths made the decision to sell their personal injury arm to Fletchers Group.
When a relationship breaks down irretrievably, divorce is often the result. There are many stages to go through. As well as addressing emotional and practical issues, there are also legal and financial aspects.
In 2022 and 2023 we reported on the growing maternity scandal at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which has since prompted the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.
We all live our lives hoping that nothing will stop us from making decisions about our future. But if something did happen, many of us believe that our loved ones will automatically be able to look after our financial affairs and make health and welfare decisions for us . It may come as a shock to learn that this is not the case, that’s why you may want to have a Lasting Power of Attorney, (LPA), in place.
In 2021/22, NHS England reported that 484,000 “birth complications” were recorded across 591,000 births. A sizeable portion of these complications resulted in birth injuries, with 730 claims related to brain damage between 2017 and 2023. Additionally, 30,000 women across the country experience birth trauma annually.
When a marriage breaks down, the parties involved experience many emotions. But in order to untangle your finances there are a number of practical steps you need to take before you can apply for a divorce. These include seeking legal advice, reviewing financial arrangements like how to divide the money or property, and making arrangements for any children.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to become law in 2025 and is likely to take effect in late 2025, with the new tenancy system potentially being in place by the summer. The Government hopes to have the new tenancy system in place by summer 2025.
Medical negligence in the UK, is also known as clinical negligence. It occurs when a healthcare professional such as a doctor or nurse breaches their duty of care to a patient that results in harm to the patient.
When a relationship sadly breaks down, often it is children who suffer the greatest emotional impact. Whilst the parents are fighting over money, where to live and who owns what, priority needs to be given to the best interests and wellbeing of any children involved.
Protect your property and relationship with a cohabitation agreement. Learn how legal safeguards can help homeowners before marriage.
Understand your rights if probate feels wrong. Learn about transparency, executor misconduct, and when to challenge a Will.
If you are turning 70 soon, or have a partner/family member or friend who is, take a look at latest blog written by Jas Thiara as she examines the driving changes and new road laws for the over-70’s.
