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Is a handwritten Will legally valid?
Now and then, the question ‘Is a handwritten Will legal?’ crops up in the media. Whether it’s part of a TV storyline (one of the most notable recent ones was...
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We live in a digital world. Even if you don’t use social media or prefer a physical card to Apple Pay, you likely use online banking at the very least....
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Can I apply for probate without a Will?
If you have recently lost a loved one and they died without a Will, you may be wondering how you go about administering their estate. If you die without a...
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Playing Nice: what would happen in real life?
ITV’s latest drama, Playing Nice, is the talk of every office, friendship group and kitchen table. The concept: two couples discover their toddler sons were switched in hospital shortly after...
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The Employment Rights Bill: a crackdown on zero-hour contracts
The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10th October 2024, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees...
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Key changes for landlords in 2025
There are several key changes on the horizon for landlords this year, some more inevitable than others. In this blog, our property litigation solicitors look at what these expected changes...
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What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection deals with the affairs of people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Lacking the capacity to make decisions can happen to any of...
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Digital or online abuse is when someone uses technology to maintain power and control over another. Online abuse is a type of domestic abuse and sadly, it has become more...
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Case Studies
Case study: £28,000 for cyclist injured in collision with bus
Our cycling accident solicitors helped a woman claim compensation for injuries she sustained as a result of colliding with a bus. Accident circumstances and injuries sustained Our client, Ms K,...
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Case study: £45,000 for fall at campsite requiring surgery
Our personal injury solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries he sustained because of an avoidable slip during a camping trip. Slip on poorly maintained path Our client, Mr...
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Gloucestershire maternity services rated ‘unsafe’
Maternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have been rated ‘unsafe’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The rating follows an unannounced inspection of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Spring 2024 and...
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Case study: £20,000 compensation for fractured wrist after workplace accident
Our specialist workplace accident solicitors helped a client claim compensation for injuries sustained from a fall at work. Fall at work Our client, Mr B, was employed as a plumber...
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