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Supporting clients who have opted to use an online divorce provider can be challenging for family lawyers, but they can offer valuable assistance to protect their clients’ interests. Educating clients about the limitations and risks of online divorce services is essential, especially to avoid pitfalls like those in Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14.

Medical tourism, that is trips abroad for medical, dental or surgical treatment, is creating a rise in cross-border clinical negligence claims, which indeed are more complex than they first appear.

With the financial climate as it is in the UK, it is increasingly important for creditors to understand all the effective enforcement strategies.

By Debra Burton, partner in the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors The will-making process has seen a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for accessible, user-friendly services. The Covid-19 pandemic was a… Read More

Social media content can be a double-edged sword in personal injury claims, as either party may introduce it as evidence. While it can strengthen a claimant’s case, providing photographic or geographic proof of an incident or injury, it can also be used by the defendant to undermine it and impact credibility.

The procedure, and associated fixed recoverable costs (FRCs), for seeking judicial determination of FRC disputes, come into force on 1 October 2024.

Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them.

Since the start of my legal career, I have been developing my practice area which fell quite unexpectedly into claims against beauticians, aesthetics providers and even cosmetic surgeons.

Having spent my career specialising in Road Traffic Accidents and most recently as Head of Technical Claims I am well versed in what can make or break a case. Of late, I am seeing the same issue repeatedly, which has motivated me to write a short article to raise awareness amongst fellow practitioners, which in turn hopefully will promote higher standards and above all help more injured people.

In certain clinical negligence claims such as cases involving catastrophic brain injuries, it is important to discuss the potential need for a professional deputy with the Claimant and/or with their family or guardians to explain how a professional deputy can assist