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wills-and-probate

The Law Commission’s Report On Modernising Wills Law

The Law Commission’s long-awaited report on the reform of Wills Law marks a significant moment in modernising one of the oldest legal frameworks in England and Wales. At the heart…

May 19, 2025

Mohan Dhadli

Blog

accident-at work
personal-injury

Understanding Vicarious Liability In Making A Claim For Injuries In The Workplace

What is vicarious liability? Vicarious liability is a form of secondary liability, whereby a party is held liable for the negligent actions or omissions of another party for whom they…

May 19, 2025

Louise Jukes

Opinion

brain-injury
personal-injury

Action for Brain Injury Awareness Week (19-25 May) 2025

At Hodge Jones and Allen we have experienced Solicitors representing clients who have suffered a brain injury following an accident that was not their fault. We represent both adults and…

May 19, 2025

Karen Mann

Blog

family-law
Law Commission
Wills

Law Commission Recommends The Law Be Changed To Not Revoke A Will On Marriage

The Law Commission has today (16 May 2025) published its long-awaited report for the modernisation of Wills law and recommendations for reform. Wills law has remained largely unchanged for almost…

May 16, 2025

Hannah Yellop

Opinion

personal-injury
road-traffic-accident

What Steps Should A Person Take If Injured In A Hit And Run By An Untraced Driver?

One in ten of road traffic accidents involve a hit and run causing an injury, and these types of incidents are on the rise. A hit and run occurs when…

May 16, 2025

Daniel Denton

Blog

child-law
family-law
Gender Identity

Was Prioritising A Child’s Chosen Gender The Wrong Thing To Do?

This is precisely the question recently before the Court of Appeal in the case of Re C (Re C (a child) (Change of Given Name) [2024] EWCA Civ 1582). C,…

May 8, 2025

Hannah Yellop

Blog

asbestos
asbestos-related-disease
International firefighters day

Thanking the Brave: International Firefighters’ Day 2025

This year Sunday 4th May marks International Firefighters’ Day — a day to not only remember all of the firefighters who have lost their lives but also to support the…

May 2, 2025

Lorna Webster

Opinion

contentious-probate
dispute-resolution

How To Fund A Contested Probate Claim

There is a growing trend of people litigating about contentious probate matters which may be fuelled by increasing values of estates (which mainly consist of properties), public awareness due to…

May 2, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

property-disputes

Lenders vs Borrowers: Who Gets to Sell the Property? Key Guidance from Fairmont v Venus Bridging

In the commercial property world, disputes over who controls the sale of a mortgaged asset can be high-stakes. A recent High Court decision in Fairmont Property Developers UK v Venus…

April 28, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion

asbestos
asbestos-related-disease

Remember Victims of Occupational Asbestos Exposure – International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025

International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), also known as International Commemoration Day (ICD) in some countries, is a commemorative day that remembers those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries…

April 28, 2025

Lorna Webster

Opinion

court
dispute-resolution

The Importance of Complying with Court Orders – Contempt of Court

What is Contempt of Court? There are two types of contempt of court; criminal and civil. This blog is focused on civil contempt. Civil contempt is intended to enforce compliance…

April 24, 2025

Hannah Buchalter

Opinion

wills-and-probate

William Shakespeare And A Lesson In Will Drafting: ‘All’s Well That Ends With A Will’

William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history, passed away on April 23, 1616 (also his birthday). While his literary legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide, his Last Will…

April 23, 2025

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion

housing-and-property
property-disputes

Update on Building Safety: Court Holds Parent Company Accountable for Defects

In a notable judgment under the Building Safety Act 2022, the High Court has ruled that developers cannot escape liability for construction defects by using intricate corporate structures. In the…

April 22, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion

housing-and-property

Returning Tenancy Deposits By Cheque- Considerations For Tenants And Landlords

Tenancy Deposit Protection: The Background Landlords often take deposits from their tenants in the hope that this will discourage tenants from causing any damage to properties and motivate them to…

April 16, 2025

Gregory Horne

Opinion

property-disputes

Big Win For RTM Companies: Court Allows Lease Change To Recover Unpaid Service Charges

A recent court case could make life a lot easier for Right to Manage (RTM) companies trying to recover unpaid service charges from uncooperative flat owners. The case, 56 Westbourne…

April 9, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion

Revoking a Will by Destruction – Crew v Oakley (2024)

We cannot stress enough the importance of a properly drafted will to ensure your wishes are adhered to after your death. However, it is also important to regularly review your…

April 3, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

asbestos
asbestos-related-disease
mesothelioma

Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Another Year, Same Danger…

Global Asbestos Awareness Week, 1-7 April 2025 Global Asbestos Awareness Week, first introduced by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (ADAO) in 2005, takes please during the first week of April…

April 1, 2025

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

personal-injury
rehabilitation
serious-injury

Understanding the Rehabilitation Code in Personal Injury Claims

When an individual sustains injuries due to an accident, securing compensation is only part of the recovery process. Ensuring proper rehabilitation is equally crucial. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 plays a…

March 28, 2025

Denise Doherty

Opinion

dispute-resolution

The Supreme Court Excludes The Doctrine Of Merger From Declaratory Judgments

In a landmark decision handed down in February 2025, the UK Supreme Court in Nasir v Zavarco PLC [2025] UKSC 5 unanimously held that the common law doctrine of merger…

March 28, 2025

Simran Gupta

Opinion

amputation
personal-injury

The Limbless Association: Lunch and Learn, Hertfordshire – Desperately Seeking an Accessible Venue

Myself and the members of the personal injury team here at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors are members of the Limbless Association’s Legal Panel. We are honoured to be able…

March 26, 2025

Anne Sanders