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compensation
What are the different types of damages in Personal Injury claim?
When a person had an accident due to no fault of their own and suffered a personal injury as a direct result of that accident, they may decide to pursue...
January 18, 2019
Opinion
Policy and the law: surrogacy and the costs of upbringing
An interesting case has been decided in the Court of Appeal that reinforces the fundamental principle that, when it comes to an award for damages, the Claimant is entitled to...
Most people given the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma will never have heard of this aggressive condition before, yet more people in the UK die from this disease than are killed...
In order to claim compensation we have to be able to show that you were negligently exposed to asbestos fibres and that this exposure has caused your asbestos disease. Usually...
How can I apply for an annulment? What does it mean?
There are times when a divorce may not be the appropriate way to bring a marriage to an end and you may be entitled to an alternative method of ending...
January 8, 2019
Opinion
Divorce reform: should I wait to get divorced?
With the government currently consulting on plans to change the way couples divorce in England & Wales by proposing to bring in “no-fault divorces”, many people are asking if they...
January 7, 2019
Opinion
Paying lip service to cosmetic change
With celebrity endorsements and ever-growing social media influence, it is evident that an increase in cosmetic procedures has continued to escalate on a yearly basis. It is thought that the…
As a law firm, we have a longstanding history of holding the police to account for abuse of power or ill treatment and obtaining favourable settlements for our clients. Our…
My employer has gone into administration, what can I do?
2018 has been an ‘annus horribilis’ with Toys 'R'Us, House of Fraser, Maplin, Poundworld and many others all going into administration and/or needing rescuing. Interserve, one of the UK's largest...
December 18, 2018
Blog
appeals
court
How can you overturn a criminal conviction?
Despite what many might think, miscarriages of justice do happen and there are probably more unsafe convictions than the criminal justice system is keen to accept. People who experience this...
December 18, 2018
Blog
serious-injury
How do solicitors get paid when you pursue a personal injury claim?
The general rule in personal injury claims in relation to payment of costs is that the ‘losing’ party pays the ‘winning’ party’s costs. For this reason, a lot of people…
December 17, 2018
Blog
financial-provision
Can I claim ongoing financial maintenance from a partner if we were not married?
The false notion of a ‘common law marriage’ existing in UK law is a widespread one. According to a poll conducted this time last year by Resolution, a national organisation...
December 14, 2018
Opinion
The office Christmas party
It’s that time of the year again – the office Christmas party. A strange social and work event which can sometimes get out of hand with plenty of opportunities for...
December 13, 2018
Blog
assaults
ABH / GBH / Common Assault – what’s the difference and what should I know?
‘Assault’ is a generic criminal term used to cover a wide range of offences. However, two offences both deemed ‘assaults’ can be at polar ends in terms of harm caused...
December 12, 2018
Blog
What is the family mediation process?
The breakdown of a relationship is rarely easy but, in my experience, most separating couples welcome the chance to reach an amicable agreement through dialogue, though they often need some…
December 11, 2018
Blog
firearms-offences
Disguised or dual-purpose? The Law around stun guns, are they legal and other legal considerations
In recent years there has been an increase in seizures of stun guns / tasers which are disguised as torches or mobile phones. Often, these are seized at the border...
December 11, 2018
Blog
residential-property-disputes
What are the consequences of an unlawful eviction?
Removing a tenant without an order of the Court opens up the possibility for the tenant to claim damages for loss of the property, injury to feelings and harassment. It…
December 10, 2018
Blog
What am I entitled to in a divorce settlement?
I am normally asked this question straight away. Unfortunately a definite answer cannot be given without receiving detailed financial information from both parties to a marriage. The courts approach in...
December 5, 2018
Opinion
housing-and-property
B&B Accommodation, Skirting the ‘6 Week Rule’
Many local authorities, especially within London, fall foul of the 6-week bed and breakfast (‘B&B’) rule. As per the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Order 2003 accommodation has either a shared...
The interpretation of words used in a lease can sometimes be challenged. A landlord may believe that a word means one thing, while a tenant interprets the same word another...
