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Our specialist brain injury solicitors helped a man claim compensation after suffering a severe brain injury in a road traffic collision. Our client lacked mental capacity because of his brain...
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Our workplace injury solicitors recently acted for an airport baggage handler who tore his shoulder after his employer failed to comply with the Manual Handling Regulations 1992, including a failure...
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Can I get divorced in the UK if I live abroad?
If your marriage has broken down, you may be looking to formally and legally end it to enable you to move on. The divorce process is now slightly more straightforward...
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Case study: over £79,000 awarded to landlord for tenant’s rent arrears and fraudulent documents
Our property litigation solicitors recently helped a landlord to seek possession of a commercial property they owned after the tenant failed to pay their rent on time and sub-let the...
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Case Studies
Case study: £32,500 compensation for pedestrian injured by dangerous driver
Our road traffic accident solicitors recently acted for a pedestrian who sustained serious injuries after a car mounted the pavement and hit them. Accident circumstances On the day of the...
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Many people presume that domestic abuse is physical. Whilst that can be true, it can also be psychological, emotional or behavioural. Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse whereby...
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Electric cars seem like a simple way to make a difference in an increasingly environmentally conscious world. In fact, in 2023, more than 452,000 electric cars were registered: up 41%...
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Parental conflict vs domestic abuse: what’s the difference?
It can be difficult to spot the difference between parental conflict and domestic abuse. Disagreements in relationships can be normal and are usually nothing to worry about when they are...
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What is a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements are commonly used to settle a workplace dispute on agreed terms. It is often where there is a redundancy situation or when the employee and employer feel it’s...
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How to contest a Non-Molestation Order
If someone has applied for a Non-Molestation Order (‘NMO’) against you and you disagree with the allegations made, it can be incredibly distressing. Although the courts take domestic abuse injunctions...
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Case Studies
Example case study: proprietary estoppel claim leads to dispute between siblings
The following case study is based on a matter that our contentious probate solicitors typically take on. Our contentious probate solicitors helped two brothers come to an agreement with their...
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Case study: £50,000 for pedestrian knocked over by car
Our road traffic accident solicitors helped a pedestrian claim compensation after she was knocked over by a car that mounted the pavement. Accident circumstances and injuries Our client, Ms J,...
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