June 10, 2025
BBC Newsnight aired a special programme which looked at child sexual abuse and exploitation entitled 'A Nation's Shame: Grooming Survivors Speak'.
Switalskis is a Top 200 UK law firm with a reputation for combining legal excellence with empathy. For more than 30 years, we’ve supported individuals, families and businesses through some of life’s most challenging moments. Our award-winning lawyers are not only recognised as leaders in their fields, they also regularly appear in national media and documentaries for their work in securing justice for victims and driving legal change. as one of The Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work, with a culture that puts people first.
Our approach goes beyond just legal advice. It’s about extending empathy and compassion to clients experiencing difficult times, and for our business clients, it’s about sharing our knowledge and expertise to help your business succeed. Our success and professional accreditations emphasise our commitment to blending legal excellence with a warm, empathetic approach, making us a trusted choice for those seeking legal guidance.
We understand that each legal matter is deeply personal and often comes with its own set of emotional and practical challenges. That’s why we offer a range of personal legal services to guide you through these important moments.
We provide advice and support to legal challenges faced by businesses. We combine our wealth of experience with a personal touch to bring you clear, compassionate and authoritative legal assistance on a number of business legal matters.
We extend a helping hand in navigating the complex area of claims arising from life-altering circumstances. With a blend of expertise and compassion, we stand by your side to provide the necessary legal advice to seek the compensation to which you’re rightfully entitled.
BBC Newsnight aired a special programme which looked at child sexual abuse and exploitation entitled 'A Nation's Shame: Grooming Survivors Speak'.
At Switalskis, we represent hundreds of survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) across the country. Many of their stories reveal not only the horror of the abuse they suffered, but the institutional failures that allowed it to continue—unchecked and unchallenged—for far too long.
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has quashed the conviction of Peter Sullivan - the UK’s longest serving victim of a miscarriage of justice - following a two decade-long campaign led by law firm Switalskis.
Switalskis is proud to share that Amy Clowrey, Director and specialist child sexual abuse solicitor, was featured in a Sunday Times investigation published over the weekend.
In November 2018, baby Leo Thomson was born prematurely by emergency caesarean section at Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax. Tragically, Leo died just one day later at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield, after suffering brain damage at birth.
Experience days, whether it’s a helicopter ride, race car driving, or a hot air balloon flight, are popular in the UK as unique gifts and leisure activities.
Our child abuse compensation team have recently represented Fiona, a survivor of child sexual exploitation and grooming in West Yorkshire. Her case forms part of a broader pattern of abuse that targeted vulnerable children in Keighley during the 1990s.
Five retired Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a vulnerable teenage girl in the 1960s.
A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. One of our big goals is to be a great place to work, and we really strive to achieve that.
I'm delighted that we've once again been recognised as one of The Sunday Times 2025 Best Places to Work. We’ve been recognised in the ‘Best Big Organisations’ category, that's companies with 250 to 1,999 employees. Out of the 115 organisations selected in this group, just seven are law firms and only three of those, including Switalskis, are proudly based in Yorkshire.
To put that into context, there are almost 10,000 regulated law firms in the UK – and only 24 across all categories made this year’s list. That makes our achievement something truly special.
Switalskis is a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have previously been crowned Large Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
Julie GuestHead of People
I enjoy hybrid working. When I am in the office, I use this as time to speak with colleagues about their thoughts on cases and anything relevant within the news for example, a judgment. When I am at home, I use this time to complete detailed pieces of work without the distraction of the office. I’m also able to get out on a lunch time to walk my Sproodle!
I’ve always known I wanted to help people but ruled out several professions before deciding on law. The first seat of my training contract was in commercial property, working between the Leeds and Knaresborough offices. I found the work very interesting especially drafting documents. I recently moved to the clinical negligence team, for my second seat, which I am finding both stimulating and challenging. Since joining, my integration into Switalskis has been seamless as everyone has been very welcoming and inviting. I think it helped that I often brought in brownies and cakes that I’d baked!
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm. We believe in helping all our clients, both individual and business, to achieve the very best outcomes and to be always treated fairly.
We handle your personal legal matters with warmth and compassion, offering considerate support to provide an excellent personal service.
Our inquisitive approach enables us to understand your business legal challenges providing astute, commercially-minded solutions.
Our determination drives us to secure the best possible outcome for your claim with a caring and thorough approach.
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David Greenwood, Head of the Child Abuse team at Switalskis, has represented over 100 men who suffered abuse at St William’s Community Home in Market Weighton. His new book, Character Assassination, documents the long-running legal efforts to secure justice for those affected.
When someone dies, the executor named in their will is responsible for administering their estate. Administration of the deceased's estate must be carried out in accordance with the instructions left in their will, and in line with the legal obligations associated with the role.
We examine proposed Wills Act reforms and the risk they may increase probate disputes. Key changes, like electronic wills and reduced formalities, could lead to confusion over testators’ intentions.
Charlie Marriage, aged 32, died suddenly after being unable to access the anti-seizure medication he relied on for his epilepsy. He died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), a rare but well-documented risk for people living with the condition.