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Following the Supreme Court ruling in 2018, it is now legal for heterosexual couples to form a civil partnership. Civil...

Many couples are concerned about funding long-time care and having to sell their property to meet care home fees when...

During divorce proceedings there will often be negotiations concerning a settlement in terms of assets, including...

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is an independent office of HM Treasury that advises and makes recommendations to...

With the wedding season almost upon us, couples are often considering whether to enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. ...

Following the Government´s announcement in November 2018, probate fees were expected to increase last April 2019....

Having worked with many property developers, we have found that many are unaware of the various Stamp Duty Land Tax...

Employees are entitled to certain terms and conditions of employment even when they are employed for less than two...

Digital assets are becoming more integral to our lives and families now find themselves having to deal with digital...

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 is coming into force very soon. The purpose of the act is to improve...

The Cauda Equina is a term used to describe the group of nerves situated at the bottom of the spinal column.   When the...

In the following articles we aim to give you a two part guide as to what you can do to help evidence your financial...

We often deal with landlords whose tenants have not paid any rent for a number of months. In some cases, landlords rely...

Asbestos was banned for industrial use or import some 29 years ago.  However, asbestos related press reports from all...

“Please, please, please may I go on the bouncy castle?” Parents of young children will be all too familiar with this...

Over the years, clients have told us some weird and wonderful myths about divorce and separation.  To avoid...

Recent figures show cases of Mesothelioma and other asbestos related fatal diseases continue to rise, with teachers now...

Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 was drafted with the Government aim of cutting health and safety “red...

If you have been diagnosed with cancer often receiving timely treatment can make a difference your overall prognosis. ...

Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries. The ovaries form part of the female reproductive system and they are each...

Reconstruction may be suggested after removal of the breast (mastectomy) or removal of some breast tissue (lumpectomy or...

Diabetes is a life changing condition which requires constant monitoring.  For many people who suffer from diabetes...

There have been a number of news stories recently about Ovarian Cancer, known as the silent killer, (see links below)...

Mr Z was a type 2 diabetic, who developed a cut on his foot from a new pair of shoes. This developed into a non-healing...

Leukaemia is a cancer that affects white blood cells.  Whilst it is not one of the more common forms of cancer it can be...

This month we have been considering medical negligence claims which relate to either a delay in treatment, misdiagnosis...

Continuing our theme this month, our final article deals with eye infections, which can be caused by bacteria, fungus or...

The severity of sepsis can range dramatically from a condition that is very treatable, to one that is potentially fatal....

Glaucoma is an eye condition that is caused when the optic nerve that connects your eye to your brain becomes damaged....

It is going to be a daunting experience regardless of attempts to “sugar coat” it. 

On 1 October 2017 we saw the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims (“the Protocol”) come into force which now determines...

The importance of our sight cannot be overstated. It is often the case that things happen which require us, whether...

As a family solicitor specialising in children matters, a major concern for my clients can be making sure that the...

When an unmarried couple separates they are often surprised to hear that unless they have dependent children together,...

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in this country.  It can affect both men and women, but it is...

In our last article we explained what vascular disease was and the different types of vascular disease that can occur....

What is a prenup? A prenuptial agreement is a document which sets out how an engaged couples’ possessions will be...

Vascular disease is any condition related to your blood vessels, ie the arteries and veins.   You might better...

If you are going to court over children or financial matters but can’t afford a solicitor, you may be tempted to use a...

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that some women experience during the second half of their pregnancy or shortly after the...

Cauda equina syndrome is a rare but very serious condition that affects a person’s spinal cord. The syndrome occurs when...

Many landlords find the prospect of taking court action to seek possession rather daunting, as often these are uncharted...

The consequences of missing a spinal fracture can be extremely serious, particularly with C1 and C2 fractures where the...

90% of women sustain a perineal tear during labour.  The perineum is the area separating the vagina from the anus. ...

Spinal cord injuries can and often do have life changing consequences.  As a medical negligence department we specialise...

It’s a question many businesses and employer organisations are asking themselves, following last week’s Supreme Court...

Relationship breakdown can be very stressful and often raises a number of legal questions like for example, what happens...

If your marriage or civil partnership is ending, you both have the right to make financial claims against each other....

When married couples separate and either have no significant assets or come to an agreement between themselves about how...

60-80% of amputees have or will experience pain or some sensation in the limb which has been amputated, this is known as...

We advise parties to ongoing Employment Tribunal proceedings to make no comment – at least until the outcome of the...

Adapting to separation is hard for everyone and where children are involved it is essential that it is handled...

Many people don’t plan for what will happen after they die and often assume their possessions will automatically pass to...

On 6 April 2017 the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (“the HPA”) gave Councils new powers to deal with rogue landlords....

With many of our clients, we find that we are asked the same questions time and time again regarding the financial...

Encephalitis is a rare but serious brain inflammation that is caused by infection or through the body’s own immune...

Resolving disputes about children can be incredibly difficult and emotional. Where parents are not able to reach an...

This week we saw the hottest June since the summer of 1976, which undoubtedly caused uncomfortable conditions for many...

Following separation, it is not unusual for one parent to consider relocating, for example to be with a new partner,...

Unreasonable behaviour is one of the five facts you could use to prove that element of irretrievable breakdown.

Although one of the rarer forms of cancer, it is the most common affecting young men between the ages of 15-49.   You...

If you have a difficult situation with an employee or your business needs to save money, a settlement agreement may be a...

Ramadan has begun and will last until Sunday 25 June this year.  We offer a guide for employers on this religious...

Recent figures show a 40% increase in the number of domestic violence victims withdrawing their support for criminal...

There are many causes of brain injury sustained during birth and a number of conditions that can arise as a result of...

It’s vital to have the right type of contracts and policies in place regarding your staff. They need to be robust,...

Letting is getting more onerous and unfortunately we are seeing a lot of landlords fall at a number of hurdles. Here are...

In this article we focus on treatment following diagnosis. Treatment of a brain tumour largely depends on what stage the...

These implants are used to treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and have been...

In our last article we provided a brief insight into the symptoms which may be present if you are suffering from a brain...

‘Mind the gap’ now has a distinct meaning for workers’ pay. Wages, salaries and bonuses are about to become public...

Last month The Brain Tumour Charity held a ‘Wear It Out’ campaign, raising over £100,000 to help fund further research...

Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...

The latest EU ruling doesn’t mean that employers are free to ban headscarves in the workplace.  A Muslim worker in...

Most employers will be aware of the need to keep in contact with staff members on maternity leave. But are you aware...

The case of Nicola Thorp continues to run and run – unlike Nicola herself, who was hamstrung by a rule that she must...

For a clinical negligence claim to succeed it is necessary to prove that: The treatment or care you received fell below...

We set out some additional guidance as to what you can do to help evidence your other financial losses.

In every clinical negligence claim there are two elements of damage. The first, of course, is the injury to the person...

In any medical negligence claim the duty is on you, as the Claimant, to prove that the Defendant has been negligent. In...

Clinical negligence is a complex area of law, and to bring a successful claim you will need a solicitor with the...

The use of computers in doctor surgeries and pharmacies have increased in the last few years, with many GPs now having...

If your organisation shuts down for all or part of the festive period you are one of the fortunate employers: Safe in...

Whilst the advice will vary depending on your personal circumstances, there are some common techniques of preventing...

Online social tools can be a great method for making and keeping in touch with business contacts, sharing information...

Scaphoid fractures are very common yet can be difficult to diagnose.  There can be pain without swelling or bruising and...

In early November 2016, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme highlighted instances where relatives were banned from...

Until 1992 only someone who had been hurt or killed as a result of someone else’s negligence could make a claim for...

This is wide-ranging area which covers trauma (injury), disorders and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. ...

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 12 May 2016. Various parts of the Act will come...

We support pharmacists when buying or relocating their pharmacy property.

The recent case of Brettle v Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council confirmed that regular voluntary overtime should be...

In most cases, when someone passes away, the deceased’s own doctor, (or a hospital doctor if they died whilst under...

One of the most common reasons for contacting a solicitor is when a patient of a GP or hospital has not obtained a...

These days medical treatment is so advanced that things like knee and hip replacements are commonplace.  The medical...

Diabetes is a condition where your blood-sugar (or blood glucose) levels are too high and your body is unable to produce...

The amount of children being diagnosed with Diabetes in the UK is on the increase. Figures provided by Diabetes UK...

Around 2.8 million operations are carried out under a general anaesthetic each year in the UK. For most, the process...

One third of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with diabetes do not receive the ‘eight care processes’...