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  • dispute-resolution

Evidence – Does It Matter How This Is Obtained (In Civil Court Proceedings)?

Evidence is central to any civil claim, but how it is obtained can be just as important as its relevance. While English courts may admit relevant evidence regardless of how...

May 1, 2026

Chun Wong

Blog
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • asbestosis

What Are The Different Types Of Asbestos?

Learn about the different types of asbestos, how they were used across the UK in construction and industry, and why exposure to asbestos fibres can lead to serious illnesses such...

April 29, 2026

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • lung-cancer
  • mesothelioma

Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living: Workers’ Memorial Day 2026

Workers’ Memorial Day, held on 28 April, is a time to remember those who have died because of their work and to renew the fight for safer workplaces. This article...

April 28, 2026

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • lung-cancer
  • mesothelioma

Mesothelioma – Symptoms and Early Signs

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, most commonly caused by asbestos exposure. Symptoms can take decades to appear and vary depending on the type: pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, or testicular....

April 22, 2026

Lorna Webster

Alisa Ahmad

Blog
  • personal-injury

How is My Personal Injury Claim Valued?

Understanding how a personal injury claim is valued can help you make sense of the compensation process after an accident. Valuation is based on medical evidence, the severity of your...

April 22, 2026

Taylor Mahindru

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Changes to UK Asbestos Regulations

The Government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are reviewing UK asbestos legislation, with potential updates expected for 2025–2026. While the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 remain in force,...

April 22, 2026

Lorna Webster

Trish Monks

Opinion
  • accident-at work
  • Personal Injury Lawyers

London Legal Podcast – Personal Injury: Accidents At Work

In this episode, Personal Injury Partner Daniel Denton and Paralegal Jack Foran discuss accidents at work, common workplace injuries, and the realities of pursuing a personal injury claim. They also...

April 21, 2026
Blog
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • asbestosis

Understanding Asbestos And The Health Risks Of Exposure

Asbestos is a hazardous material that was widely used in UK construction and manufacturing before its ban, and exposure can still occur today, particularly in older buildings. This guide explains...

April 15, 2026

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

When Best Practice Creates Barriers: PD 57AC and Access to Justice

PD 57AC was introduced to preserve the authenticity of witness statements, ensuring they reflect a witness’s own recollection. However, for vulnerable clients—especially those with limited English or literacy skills—the rules...

April 14, 2026

Tabea Wilkes

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

Limitation In Claims Involving A Protected Party

Limitation periods are a critical aspect of any legal claim, but the rules differ where a protected party is involved. This article outlines how Section 28 of the Limitation Act...

April 10, 2026

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • personal-injury

Reasons To Avoid Using AI To Provide Information To Your Solicitor

AI tools may seem helpful, but when it comes to your personal injury claim, they can introduce inaccuracies, alter your account, and weaken your credibility. Your solicitor needs your genuine...

April 7, 2026

Usheena Patel

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

Paste Now, Regret Later? AI And the Privilege Problem

As AI tools become more widely used, questions arise around whether communications with them are protected by legal professional privilege. Recent decisions in both the US and UK suggest significant...

March 30, 2026

Simran Gupta

Opinion
  • criminal-defence

What Are Suspended Sentences and How Are They Changing In 2026

Suspended sentences allow offenders to serve a custodial sentence in the community under strict conditions. With new changes coming into force in 2026, courts will have greater powers to suspend...

March 25, 2026

Sean Caulfield

Darcey Hayes

Opinion

London Legal Podcast: Training Contracts Special

Discover insights from our latest London Legal Podcast episode as Training Principal Bahareh Amani explores how training contracts are structured, from seat rotations and mentoring to early responsibility. Joined by...

March 23, 2026
Opinion
  • criminal-defence
  • youth-crime

National Child Exploitation Awareness Day

Child Exploitation Awareness Day highlights the hidden impact of exploitation on young people. Learn the signs, understand the risks, and take action to support and protect vulnerable children.

March 18, 2026

Caroline Liggins

Emily Cope

Opinion
  • Wills
  • wills-and-probate

Your Will Could Become A Public Document, Here’s Why

Many people are unaware that, in the UK, a Will can become publicly accessible once probate is granted. As confirmed in Holt v Information Commissioner & Ministry of Justice, original...

March 18, 2026

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

The Importance Of Preserving Evidence In Civil Proceedings

Evidence plays a crucial role in civil proceedings, helping the court understand what happened and determine the outcome of a dispute. Documents such as contracts, emails and messages often form...

March 13, 2026

Nupur Morzaria

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution
  • wills-disputes

A Successful Challenge To A Will On Grounds Of Forgery – Khatun V Hasan And Another (2025)

Challenging a will is rarely straightforward, particularly where allegations of forgery or fraud are involved. In Khatun v Hasan and Another (2025), the High Court examined unusual circumstances surrounding a...

March 6, 2026

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • housing-and-property
  • housing-discrimination

How Does Awaab’s Law Protect My Rights As A Social Housing Tenant?

Awaab’s Law, introduced in October 2025, requires social housing landlords to investigate and fix serious damp, mould, and other hazards within strict timeframes. Named after Awaab Ishak, the law aims...

March 5, 2026

Jayesh Kunwardia

Lauren Viegas

Opinion

LGBT+ Legal Milestones in the UK: Progress and Persecution

The legal history of LGBT+ people in the UK reflects both systemic persecution and hard-won progress. From the criminalisation of same-sex relationships under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861...

February 27, 2026

Louisa Reddin

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