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The law on surrogacy and parental responsibility
In the UK, if a couple or person wants to start a family using a surrogate, they should be aware of the legal way to gain parental responsibility. What is...
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When two unmarried parties can’t agree on property or land ownership, either of them can make an application to the court to decide under an area of law called TOLATA....
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NHS delays and ‘medical misogyny’ to blame for harming women’s fertility
According to a report by the Women and Equalities Committee, gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis, are treated inadequately due to delays in the NHS and what they believe to be...
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When is the right time to write or update your Will?
According to research by Canada Life, over half of the adult population in the UK doesn’t have a Will. And the majority of Wills that are in place are out-of-date...
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Case Studies
Case study: £37,000 for avoidable precancerous condition and hysterectomy
Our medical negligence solicitors supported a client in claiming compensation after she developed endometrial hyperplasia, requiring a hysterectomy after a prolonged period of being prescribed oestrogen only Hormone Replacement Therapy...
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Heat-of-the-moment resignations: an employer’s guide
If an employee resigns in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to know whether this counts as a formal resignation or whether it can be put down...
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Sexual harassment at work: what employers need to know about their new duty
Employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. This new duty was incorporated into the Equality...
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An employer’s guide to protected conversations
When dealing with a difficult dispute at work, protected conversations can be a positive way of resolving things between an employer and an employee. In this blog, our employment lawyers...
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What is a Special Guardianship Order?
A Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is an order that places a child with someone other than their parents until they are 18 years old when they are unable to live...
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Your guide to Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships
Did you know that you can now qualify as a solicitor via a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? Those who have a degree no longer have to add to their university debt,...
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My Wife, My Abuser: a stark reminder of domestic abuse against males
In early Autumn 2024, a new programme hit Netflix: ‘My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage’. Originally a Channel 5 documentary, the show spent a week in Netflix’s Top 10...
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Case study: negotiating a tax indemnity clause in a settlement agreement
Our employment law solicitors helped negotiate the terms within an employee’s settlement agreement, putting him in a stronger position after his employment contract was terminated. Original settlement agreement offered by...
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