Contact us
MAKE A SECURE PAYMENT
0800 138 0458
Contact us
  • Case Studies
  • People
  • News & Blog
  • Events

We set ourselves the highest standards in everything we do

For our industry status

Accredited Lexcel Practice Management Standard Logo
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Logo of The LEGAL 500
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023 Winners of Law Firm of the Year Large
Cyber Essentials certificate
Accredited conveyancing quality scheme (CQS)
The Law Society Client Care Certification
Accredited Lexcel Practice Management Standard Logo
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Logo of The LEGAL 500
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023 Winners of Law Firm of the Year Large
Cyber Essentials certificate
Accredited conveyancing quality scheme (CQS)
The Law Society Client Care Certification
Talk to us0800 138 0458
  • Careers

    • Careers Hub
    • Experienced Hires
    • Aspiring Solicitors
    • Vacancies
    • Work Experience
  • About Us

    • About Us
    • Professional Accreditations
    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Browse

    • Pay Online
    • Complaints Policy
    • Data Protection Complaints
    • Equality and Diversity Report
    • Standard Terms and Conditions of Business
    • Refund Policy
    • Gender Pay Gap Report
    • Switching Your Solicitors
  • Contact & Locations

    • Contact Us
    • Barnsley
    • Bradford
    • Doncaster
    • Grimsby
    • Huddersfield
    • Knaresborough
    • Leeds
    • London
    • Pontefract
    • Sheffield
    • Wakefield
    • York

SRA Licence number 614622

Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2026 Switalskis Solicitors. Switalskis Solicitors is a trading name of Switalskis Solicitors Limited, a Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Number: 8924632. VAT Number: 591 0298 34. Switalskis Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA Number: 614622. A list of the names and professional qualifications of our Directors is available from our Registered Office: Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 1BA - Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct.

Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy

News and Blog

For the latest industry and case news

woman and man looking at computer
  • Home
  • News & Blog

The latest news from the industry and beyond

For your information

July 29, 2026
Image of a young boy

Witness Appeal - Paul Dowbekin - All Hallows School, Shepton Mallet

The specialist abuse team at Switalskis are appealing for witnesses following the recent conviction of Paul Dowbekin who was a teacher at All Hallows School, Shepton Mallet.

Danielle Vincent
Child Abuse
July 28, 2026

Survivors urge Government to rethink Sentencing Act as concerns delivered to Downing Street

Thirteen survivors of child sexual exploitation are travelling to Downing Street today to urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to rethink the Sentencing Act as a matter of urgency. They warn that proposals to release some serious offenders early are having a devastating impact on survivors’ mental health and sense of safety.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Press
July 28, 2026
person walking dog across fields at sunset

Switalskis Brain Injury team secure settlement for young pedestrian struck by uninsured Motocross bike

We are proud to share details of a recent settlement in a case where our client, a young man, received £325,000 compensation following a serious road traffic collision.

Sam McFadyen , Maria Dallas
Serious Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury
July 28, 2026
man and woman moving into new home with boxes

Getting ready to sell your home

First published in The Yorkshire Post. Selling your  home is one of life’s most significant undertakings. In this blog, we discuss what to think about before putting your house on the market, to make the transaction run as smoothly as possible.

Richard Wisnia
New Build Conveyancing
July 27, 2026
signing contracts

The end of upwards‑only rent reviews in commercial leases

The ban on upwards-only rent reviews is set to reshape commercial leasing. In this blog, we look at what the changes mean for landlords, tenants and property investors.

Polina Tureac, Jonathan Hyldon
Commercial Property
July 27, 2026
young girl taking part in adventure course and zipline

Sports Liability Waivers: Can You Still Claim After an Injury?

Before taking part in certain sports or leisure activities, you may be asked to sign a liability waiver, but does that mean you can't claim compensation if you're injured? In this blog, Katrina Elsey explains how sports liability waivers work, when organisers may still be liable for negligence, and what your legal options are if you've been injured through no fault of your own.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
July 27, 2026

Switalskis secures admission of liability after delayed diagnosis of shoulder dislocations at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Switalskis medical negligence team have secured a full admission of liability from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust after failures to diagnose serious shoulder injuries left a man requiring shoulder replacement surgery on both sides.

Chris Gresswell-Green
Medical Negligence, Client Stories
July 24, 2026
young girl looking into sunset on pebble beach

Amy Clowrey speaks to BBC Breakfast about pause to early release plans for offenders

Child abuse solicitor and director Amy Clowrey appeared on BBC Breakfast alongside her client, Sarah Wilson, this morning to discuss the government's decision to pause plans that could have seen some prisoners released earlier than expected.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Press
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10