Long COVID – should employers accept that it is a disability within the meaning of the Equality Act?

Employment

Insights

It is estimated that more than one million people in the UK are suffering with the prolonged side effects of Covid.

29 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

23 January 2025

Written by

John Flint

Should I sue the NHS?

Medical negligence

Insights

Over recent years, it has become clear that the NHS is in crisis with over 350,000 people waiting over a year for treatment and with cancer waiting times for 2023 in England being the worst on record.

10 June 2024

Written by

Vanessa Harris

Symptoms of memory loss and effects after brain injury

Serious injury

Insights

If somebody is experiencing memory loss after a brain injury they may be diagnosed with ‘Amnesia’ Every brain is unique and this means Amnesia will affect people in different ways, we look at what these are for different ABI survivors.

1 October 2020

Written by

Philip Edwards

and

Lee Hart

Taking security for commercial debt

Banking and financial services

Insights

This article discusses options available if a third party in a commercial arrangement is a corporate entity.

26 April 2023

Written by

Bethan Evans

West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

Serious injury

Insights

A serious injury specialist has voiced his concern at new data showing that Birmingham and the West Midlands are among the worst places in the UK for uninsured drivers.

12 November 2024

Written by

Philip Edwards

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

23 February 2023

When is a contract a construction contract?

Construction

Insights

Registered Providers of social housing (RPs) are often at the forefront of meeting the UK government’s housing targets. With that comes the need to purchase land and procure development of new homes.

23 February 2022

Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Court of Protection

Insights

It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.

23 February 2018

Who will look after my children?

Family law

Insights

One of the provisions within that Will will be your choice of Guardian in the event that both parents die before your child reaches adulthood.

9 June 2020

Written by

Caroline Young

and

Georgia Collier

Long COVID – should employers accept that it is a disability within the meaning of the Equality Act?

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Should I sue the NHS?

Symptoms of memory loss and effects after brain injury

Taking security for commercial debt

West Midlands: A hotspot for uninsured drivers

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Who will look after my children?

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