Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments
Financial services litigation
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Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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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.
Employment rights recap: Elite sportswomen and pregnancy – Entitlement to a risk assessment
Employment
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In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen.
Written by
Sarah MacLarty
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Ed is a ‘pragmatic and practical’ corporate lawyer dealing primarily with mergers and acquisitions. He has specialisms in the financial services, fintech and professional advisory sectors.
With over twenty years of experience acting on behalf of survivors of life changing injuries, partner Phil Edwards specialises in amputation and loss of limb compensation claims.
Written by
Philip Edwards
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Damian is an experienced litigator who is able to get positive results in a wide range of commercial and financial disputes on behalf of both private individuals and businesses.
Isabel is an Associate in the Clinical Negligence team and joined the firm in 2023. Isabel has specialised in medical negligence claims for over 6 years and has experience in investigating and bringing a broad range of medical negligence claims for Claimants.
Meg is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Financial Services Litigation Team based in the Bristol office. Meg uses her experience to deliver practical and commercial solutions for clients whilst providing the highest level of client service.
What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
Written by
Bonita Walters
and
Emma Ironside
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