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Unreasonable behaviour in divorce

Learn more about what constitutes unreasonable behaviour in divorce and how it could be considered in your divorce settlement.

Are Conditional Fee Agreements, also known as ‘No Win, No Fee Agreements’ always the best option?

Exploring the funding or payment options which are available for your legal fees is an important step before you decide which firm to instruct to represent you. On the face of it, a No Win, No Fee agreement might be attractive but deferred payment agreements can be less costly if you are successful with your claim. Both options are explored further in this article.

Pressure on maternity services show no sign of lessening

A common factor in all the maternity-related scandals I’ve commented on over the past 10 years or so is staffing. Now, a report by the Royal College of Midwives underlines the chronic understaffing in some parts of the country by revealing the high number of vacancies with some Trusts having to increase their reliance on bank or agency staff.

A change in flexible working rights

A significant change to worker rights set to be introduced in April will ensure flexible working is more accessible than ever before and demonstrates the traditional 9-5 working pattern is ‘no longer the norm’, according to an employment law expert.

Cohabiting eclipses legal partnerships

According to the latest set of statistics from the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people in a relationship and cohabiting has increased from 19.7% in 2012 to 22.7% in 2022, a trend that looks set to continue. Although there are many reasons why people in long term relationships choose to not to marry it is likely that only a few have considered the legal implications of not doing so.

Compensation for distress not recoverable in professional negligence claims

We are often asked about whether the distress caused by negligent professionals can be compensated in damages. The answer is almost always ‘no’ and the basis for this has again been set out in a recent case. The judgment also provides some interesting points on case management and when it is too late to amend your claim.

The rise of contested wills

It is widely reported that in recent years the number of people contesting a will has increased dramatically. It is a favourite topic attracting national media interest with many high profile cases dividing public opinion on the merits of being allowed to challenge someone’s final wishes.

Lasting Power of Attorney for business

There is a common misconception that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) can only be used for personal use. This is certainly not the case.

Guide to making a medical negligence claim

Medical negligence solicitor Jeanette Whyman guides you through how to make a medical negligence claim.

Court of Protection: our recent cases

Our Court of Protection team has been busier than ever over the past 12 months with increasing numbers of applications to the Court. The cases listed below are some of our most notable – and complex: