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The Importance of Child Protection Solicitors

The Importance of Child Protection Solicitors
Local authorities must safeguard and protect the welfare of children within the area. Sometimes, care proceedings are instigated by local authorities if they believe a child is suffering from/likely to suffer from serious harm. A child protection solicitor is a...
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Celebrating International Women-s Day

Celebrating International Women-s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual global event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It is also a reminder of the ongoing struggles for gender equality. International Women’s Day has its roots in the...
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How Can High Net Worth Solicitors Help Individuals

How Can High Net Worth Solicitors Help Individuals
A high-net-worth individual is usually considered as someone with liquid assets of more than £1 million. The total number of high net worth individuals is growing yearly, at about 5% per year, with more than 15 million people worldwide now meeting the criteria. High...
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National Heart Month

National Heart Month
National Heart Month raises awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. Every three minutes someone dies from a circulatory or heart condition. Circulatory and heart conditions affect people of all ages and is the word’s biggest killer, although there is...
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Legal Executives V Traditional Solicitors

Legal Executives V Traditional Solicitors
I am fortunate enough to work for a firm that treats their legal executives as equals to their Solicitors but unfortunately, this is not always the case, and a great deal of pressure is often put on CILEX professionals to convert their status to that of a Solicitor....
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National Drink Wine Day 2024

National Drink Wine Day 2024
National Drink Wine Day is celebrated annually on February 18 th every year. This is not to be confused with National Wine Day which is in May! The day is an occasion to appreciate the joys of wine, be it red, white, rose or sparkling (that will be my excuse when I...
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Love Is All Around

Love Is All Around
14 February is commonly known to many as Valentine’s Day – a day for the celebration of romance and love, most usually celebrated between partners, spouses and loved ones. However, there is nothing wrong with showing your gratitude and appreciation for your fellow...
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Let’s Get Quizzical

Let’s Get Quizzical
On a rainy evening on 8 February 2024, Tania Hings, Oliver Deidrick-Hunt, Sophie Godfrey, Hayley Webb and I attended the Resolution charity quiz, kindly hosted by 3PB Barristers’ Chambers. It was an eventful night, with many teams comprising of members of local legal...
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Transparency Reporting Pilot in Financial Remedy Cases

Transparency Reporting Pilot in Financial Remedy Cases
From the 29th January 2024, the scheme is to be piloted in three Courts. These Courts include the Central Family Court, Birmingham and Leeds. The reporter may attend any hearing, but they will not be allowed to attend the Financial Dispute Resolution appointments,...
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Navigating the Role of Intermediaries in 2024

Navigating the Role of Intermediaries in 2024
This may be due to a physical disability, learning difficulties, mental illnesses or other issues which affect someone’s ability to understand questions and articulate responses. An intermediary is an impartial officer appointed by the court to assist a party in...
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