Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Negligence
It was Injury Awareness Week at the end of June (23–27 June 2005), an annual campaign by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) to highlight the impact of medical carelessness ...
21 July 2025
Guide to Possessory Title
In England and Wales, the strongest and best form of property ownership is absolute title. This signifies that the registered owner has full, undisputed rights over their property, which cannot ...
24 July 2025
Guide to the FDAC
Trainee Solicitor Natasha Harford reflects on the introduction of FDAC (Family Drug and Alcohol Court) and what we can learn from it.What is FDAC? The Family Drug and Alcohol Court ...
1 July 2025
What Are My Legal Rights If I Have an Accident at Work?
Every employer in the UK has a legal obligation to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. However, workplace accidents can still happen. Accidents that happen at work can be extremely ...
29 May 2025
Legal Aid Data Breach – How might it have affected you and what do you need to do
In April the Legal Aid Agency’s (LAA) digital platforms suffered a Cyber Attack and as a consequence personal data from those who had applied for legal aid since 2010 was ...
20 May 2025
Dementia Action Week 2025: How to Make an LPA
It’s Dementia Action Week in the UK from 19 until 25 May, an annual campaign by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of dementia.Dementia mainly affects people over 65, and ...
19 May 2025
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Property in the North West?
Much has been written in recent months about the state of the UK’s property market, with April’s changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) prompting a flurry of transactions as ...
7 May 2025
Top Tips for Selling Your Home
This week (17–21 March) is National Conveyancing Week (NCW) in England and Wales. An initiative of the Conveyancing Foundation, NCW began in 2023 to promote the conveyancing industry and help people ...
17 March 2025
What to Consider When Making a Will
This week (3–9 March 2024) is ‘Update Your Will Week’, an annual initiative of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly), which aims to highlight how important ...
4 March 2025
Top Tips for Buying a Property with a Friend
House prices in the UK reached a record high at the end of last year. According to a report in the Guardian, the average house price hit £298,083 in November ...
3 February 2025
What is a TA6 Property Information Form?
If you are selling a property, you are expected to complete a TA6 Property Information Form (TA6) as part of the sales process. The TA6 is an important document that asks ...
12 December 2024
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in the UK?
There is only one ground for divorce in England and Wales, which is the irretrievable breakdown of marriage. This has always been the case.However, before the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act ...
4 December 2024
What’s the Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?
A property purchase involves a considerable financial outlay and represents a significant commitment. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house price in Chester ...
3 September 2024
How to Stay Safe on Our Roads
This month is National Road Victim Month in the UK. This annual awareness event was launched in 1998 by national charity RoadPeace to remember people that have been killed or injured ...
14 August 2024
How a Solicitor Helps with Conveyancing
It’s National Moving Day in the UK on 19 August 2024. The annual event takes place at the start of the week that sees the busiest day for home movers, ...
19 August 2024