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May 08, 2025
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Commercial contracts: what you need to know and top tips

Business owners are certain to encounter a variety of contracts throughout the life of their business. Whether a business is just starting out or expanding, understanding the types of commercial contracts that may be needed – and what they should include – is essential for protecting business interests and laying a solid foundation for business relationships.

Sarah Naylor
Business Services, Commercial Contracts, Business services - Growth, Start Up Business
May 08, 2025
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Abuse at Fullerton House, Wilsic Hall and Wheatley House

A number of allegations of assault and mistreatment have been made against staff at three homes operated by Hesley Group.

Kieran Chatterton, David Greenwood
Child Abuse
May 07, 2025

Birth trauma, PTSD and the silent impact on families

Pregnancy and childbirth bring a mixture of excitement and anxiety for expecting families. The promise of parenthood and worries about whether everything will go to plan occupy the minds of all mothers.

Luke Simpson
Clinical Negligence
April 29, 2025
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Resolving commercial contract disputes: A practical guide

Most commercial contract disputes can be resolved without ever stepping foot into a court. Here we discuss the main ways to resolve disputes and share some top tips to help protect a business.

Sarah Naylor
Commercial Contracts, Commercial Litigation
April 28, 2025
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World Safety and Health at Work Day 2025

Every year on 28 April , the world comes together to recognise a global initiative dedicated to fostering safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces.

Johanna Caine
Personal Injury
April 25, 2025
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Sarah Cookson speaks to the BBC on the risks of buying off-plan and how to protect your investment

Sarah Cookson, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Switalskis, was recently interviewed by BBC Look North for her professional views into the risks faced by homebuyers purchasing properties off-plan.

Sarah Cookson
Residential Conveyancing, New Build Conveyancing
April 24, 2025
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Faster, more cost effective separations may be coming in a new family court pilot

A new fast track court procedure being piloted in Yorkshire courts brings hopes of speedier and cheaper court settlements in matrimonial finances cases .

Juliet Walker
Family, Family - Separation
April 24, 2025
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Bowel cancer: What to look out for and why it’s vital to act early

Bowel cancer can affect anyone. It’s the UK’s fourth most common cancer, with nearly 44,000 people diagnosed every year.

Polina Tureac
Clinical Negligence
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