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Why a Divorce can be the same as a bereavement and the importance of listening to your solicitor

When you go through a divorce it is commonly acknowledged that the stages can mirror that of a bereavement. People can go through similar stages which such as: denial, anger,...

May 11, 2018
Opinion

Youth Justice Summit 2018: Children and the Police

Caroline Liggins, Head of Youth Team will be attending with Freya Colvin, Bianca St Prix and Aston Stockdale to the annual Youth Justice Summit. We are very proud to be...

May 11, 2018

Caroline Liggins

Opinion

People with learning disabilities continue to be failed

The long-awaited publication of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Annual Report last week only served to tell us what we already know: people with learning disabilities keep being failed by the...

May 10, 2018

Nina Ali

Opinion

Anti-harassment and non-disclosure injunction granted in relation to alleged blackmail

The High Court has recently ordered an injunction against an unknown third party and provided for alternative service by text message. In the case of NPV v QEL and ZED,...

May 10, 2018
Opinion

Should you settle a personal injury case without expert medical evidence?

I am often asked by my clients if they should consider settling their claim despite the need for further medical evidence. Medical evidence should be obtained from independent medico-legal experts...

May 10, 2018
Opinion

NHS ghost wards – a ticking litigation time bomb?

In recently released figures which was reported in the Guardian, the number of ‘ghost wards’ in NHS hospitals has doubled from 32 in 2014 to 88 in 2018. The figures...

May 9, 2018

Agata Usewicz

Opinion

Ombudsman Services – Would a single housing ombudsman be better

Ombudsman Services announced last February that it will be starting a managed withdrawal of the free service available to redress disputes between consumers, surveyors, managing agents, estate agents and letting...

May 9, 2018
Blog

Why do you need an Accredited Solicitor for an Asbestos Compensation Claim?

When you have a minor medical problem, you go see a GP for advice. A GP can tell you about the illness you have, what the causes are, and what...

May 9, 2018
Blog

Failings of the NHS Breast Screening Programme may have resulted in up to 270 deaths

The health secretary Jeremy Hunt has addressed parliament in respect of “a serious failure that has come to light” in the breast cancer screening programme. Issuing an apology and launching…

May 3, 2018

Agata Usewicz

Opinion

The myths of ‘rising NHS compensation costs’ and ‘the increasingly litigious society’

Listening to the BBC Radio 5 breakfast show yesterday morning I was disappointed to hear some of the comments made by Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, introduced as a senior medico-legal adviser...

May 3, 2018
Opinion

Large scale neurology patient recall sparks concern in Northern Ireland

News that the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has recalled 2,500 neurology patients, including children, for a case review 2,500 will no doubt be of huge concern to those...

May 2, 2018

Emma Wray

Blog

What is a Never Event in the NHS?

The NHS defines Never Events as 'serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if relevant preventive measures have been put in place.' There were 445 never events...

May 2, 2018
Opinion
  • legal-help

Balancing life as a solicitor and a mother | Legal Careers

In 2012 I joined the ranks of a working solicitor mum when my son was born. At the time it crossed my mind whether I should consider becoming a stay...

May 2, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • mesothelioma

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation Annual Conference 2018

The impact of Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material which was extensively used in the UK from the 1900’s, due to its huge versatility and ability to be moulded into...

April 25, 2018

Isobel Lovett

Blog

When an enforced sale following a divorce may actually benefit both parties

For various personal and practical reasons, the family home is generally the central and most sought after asset in matrimonial disputes. In some circumstances, the best and only solution is...

April 25, 2018
Opinion

Legal Aid “Process Made better” for Victims of Domestic Violence

Legal Aid was established to assist individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford legal presentation and access to the court system. However, there has been a few reforms which...

April 24, 2018
Opinion

The Perfect Photo of a Pothole

I act for a number of clients who suffer personal injuries after tripping due to defects on the footpath and road. A local council will usually have a duty to…

April 23, 2018

Usheena Patel

Blog
  • disrepair

What’s so illegal about a bed in a shed?

Beds in sheds are sub-par housing (sheds, garages, shelters) prevalent in London, thanks to the desperate shortage of decent housing. Often they’re unlawfully small, mismanaged, overcrowded, suffering from disrepair and…

April 23, 2018
Opinion

WHEN MURDER INVESTIGATIONS GO WRONG – A Defence Lawyer’s perspective – part 1

The unprecedented number of murders in London have led to much comment about the cause of such violence on our street (see Caroline Liggins comment). However, we should also consider...

April 17, 2018

Raj Chada

Opinion

Fixed Fee Future: The fate of disrepair claims

With the use of private rented accommodation continuing to rise yearly, it is a concern as to whether landlords are maintaining accommodation to a habitable standard as the law requires....

April 16, 2018
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