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What Is Adverse Possession of Land?

The general rule is that a legal owner has the right to regain possession of their land from unauthorised occupiers. However, adverse possession, sometimes described as “squatters rights”, is a…

February 2, 2024

Ruhul Ameen

Opinion

personal-injury
road-traffic-accident

E-Scooters – What Do You Know?

The number of e-scooters are on the rise and unfortunately, this means that there has been a huge increase in e-scooter accidents over recent years. Data from the Department of…

January 31, 2024

Emma Hall

Opinion

general-crime

Cuckooing Of Addresses Used By Drug Dealers Or Other Criminals, An Explainer

Definition ‘Cuckooing’ is defined as a practice by which people take over an individual’s home for the operation of illegal activity. The most common form of cuckooing is where criminal…

January 31, 2024

Michael Ackah

Ella Ferriter

Opinion

criminal-defence
general-crime
offence

The Law Around Diminished Responsibility In Light Of Valdo Calocane’s Case What Is The Approach Our Judges Take?

The killings of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates have shaken the public. The horror of such violence and the random nature in which the deceased and other victims…

January 26, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Eliza Bell

Opinion

mediation-and-arbitration

Is Mediation Compulsory in Civil Cases?

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which can be engaged to avoid expensive and protracted litigation and disputes. The parties choose the timing, location and method that…

January 24, 2024

Chun Wong

Opinion

civil-liberties
human-rights
sexual-abuse

Three Support Workers At Grove House Care Home (Sutton) Convicted And Jailed For Abusing Two Residents

Following a four-week trial at Croydon Crown Court in October 2023, Alex Nazareth, Georgios Skordoulis and Ahmed Hassanen were all found guilty of offences against two, extremely vulnerable residents* at…

January 24, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion

civil-liberties
human-rights
sexual-abuse

Head Teacher Of Ysgol Friars, Neil Foden, Faces Numerous Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Neil Foden, the head teacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Wales, appeared at Mold Crown Court on 5th January and pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Mr Foden…

January 24, 2024

Olivia Coffey

Opinion

inheritance-tax
wills-and-probate

Planning For Your Loved One’s Future? Start With Your Will

Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever create. A validly signed and witnessed Will insures that on your death there is a smooth distribution of…

January 22, 2024

Sarah Conner

Opinion

disrepair
housing-and-property

What Could Awaab’s Law Mean For Social Housing?

The government has launched a consultation seeking views on the implementation of Awaab’s law, named for Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in December 2020. An inquest found that Awaab…

January 22, 2024

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personal-injury
serious-injury

What Is Contributory Negligence And What Does It Mean For Your Personal Injury Claim?

Contributory negligence is a legal term used as a defence to suggest for example in a personal injury claim the person who is injured is also partly to blame. Proving...

January 16, 2024

Anne Sanders

Opinion

compensation
falsely-accused-of-crime
miscarriages-of-justice

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: What Happened Next?

ITV’s hit four part drama, ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ helped to bring firmly to the Nation’s attention the heart-breaking injustice that many Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses (SPM’s) endured for…

January 12, 2024

Mike Schwarz

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion

medical-negligence

Understanding the Legal Landscape for Secondary Victims in Clinical Negligence Claims: A Closer Look at Paul v Wolverhampton NHS Trust

In the realm of clinical negligence claims, the legal tests for successfully claiming compensation as a secondary victim are complex and often challenging to navigate. The English case of Paul…

January 12, 2024

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Opinion

no-win-no-fee
personal-injury

The Advantages Of Obtaining Legal Advice At An Early Stage When Pursuing A Personal Injury Claim

When a person suffers a personal injury as a result of being in an accident, it can often have an immediate detrimental impact on their life. It is not uncommon…

January 10, 2024

Daniel Denton

Blog

general-crime

What Is A Football Banning Order?

World Cup 2018 is fast approaching. The England manager Gareth Southgate named his team last week. Some of us are daring to dream. But the very same day that the...

January 10, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Eliza Bell

Blog

crime
general-crime

A Guide To Bromley Magistrates’ Court

Bromley Magistrates’ Court deals with a range of criminal cases. Most of the cases originate from Bromley, Lewisham, Bexley Heath and other South East London police stations. Summary offences are…

January 3, 2024

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inheritance-tax

Gifting, to mitigate Inheritance tax?

Many of us are making gifts this festive season echoing the Three Wise Men, the biblical magi who were distinguished foreigners in the Gospel of Matthew, and the Christian tradition…

December 22, 2023

Sarah Conner

Opinion

asbestos
asbestos-related-disease
mesothelioma

Asbestos Contaminated Talc In Children’s Makeup Products

It’s not just your makeup products you need to be concerned about, but your child’s too! A study in 2004 showed most 7-10 year olds used makeup. With social media…

December 21, 2023

Opinion

no-win-no-fee
personal-injury

Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim If My Accident Happened When I Had Been Drinking?

The Christmas party season is in full swing and many people will have enjoyed a drink or two with family, friends and colleagues. Whilst it is nice to have a…

December 20, 2023

Sarah Townsend

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compensation
personal-injury

Infant Approval Hearing V’s Parental Indemnity – What Is The Best Option For Me?

In a personal injury claim, where the injured party is under the age of 18, they require representation by a Litigation Friend. The injured party is classed as a minor…

December 20, 2023

Karen Mann

Opinion

Setting Aside A Will For Undue Influence – Recent Cases In 2023

There are various methods of challenging the validity of a Will, one of which is to show that undue influence had been exerted on the deceased. This is by far…

December 19, 2023

Chun Wong