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Case study: £500,000 settlement for property dispute after long-lost Will found
Our inheritance dispute solicitors successfully brought a claim on behalf of Ms C, in a case over a Will dispute and the late testator’s knowledge of the document. Background: arrangement...
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The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 now applies to all tenancies
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force on 20th March 2019, and made several amendments to the law around the condition of rented property. The Act...
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6 employment law changes you need to know about in April 2020
It’s already been a busy few weeks in terms of employment law updates and the implementation of new (to the UK) initiatives such as furlough and Government loans to businesses....
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Budget 2020: what does it mean for housing?
Last week’s 2020 budget announcement focused on mitigating the impact of coronavirus on our economy, but what was said about the housing market? Our new build solicitors outline the key...
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Case study: psychological injury claim after fatal road accident
Our personal injury solicitors helped a man claim compensation after suffering from physical and psychological injuries after being involved in a fatal road traffic accident. Our client was stationary in...
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Case study: finger amputation after machinery accident
Our personal injury solicitors advised a man who was involved in a machinery accident at the water plant where he worked. Amputation after a machinery accident Our client was assisting...
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Last night’s ITV Tonight show, ‘Airbnb: The True Cost?’, provided an overview of the popularity of short-term lets, mainly Airbnb bookings. Those of us who have used Airbnb cannot fault...
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English law and the value of life: the limits of the statutory bereavement award
The loss of a loved one is extremely sad for everyone involved. But where the death was the result of medical negligence and therefore avoidable, the effect on those close...
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With Storm Ciara having already caused plenty of fence damage and Storm Dennis on its way, it looks like we’re all braced for a difficult few days of weather. These...
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Firm News
A new lease of life for our Gloucester Road office
We ended 2019 with the relocation of our Horfield office further down the road to the neighbouring suburb, Bishopston. Having been a part of the BS7 community for over 40...
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Case study: failure in care provided by psychiatric unit
Our client’s husband had a history of anxiety and Bipolar Disorder type 2. He left his psychiatric facility without an escort, against the advice of the treating Psychiatrist. He later...
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Government announces change to parental bereavement leave and pay
The Government has announced that any employee who loses a child under the age of 18, or suffers a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, will now be entitled to...
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