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April 23, 2025
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Compensation secured for survivor of Rotherham grooming scandal

Our client, referred to as YZ, was involved in child sexual exploitation and grooming in Rotherham. Her sister was also murdered in an honour killing making this particular case incredibly sensitive and harrowing and our client very vulnerable.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Client Stories
April 15, 2025
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Supporting survivors and families involved in child sexual exploitation

This is the case of AB, who was involved in child sexual exploitation and grooming in Rotherham, from approximately 11 years of age.  

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Client Stories
April 09, 2025
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Children born of rape: The lasting impact

It's estimated that over 3,000 children could have been conceived from rape in 2021, in England and Wales.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Client Stories
March 17, 2025
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Mismanaged medication for Restless Legs Syndrome led to devastating losses

There is currently a great deal of controversy regarding the treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). In our work, we have seen two areas of concern. One relates to the way in which medication is used to treat the condition. The other area of concern is that, even where medication is prescribed appropriately, patients are not made aware of its unusual and damaging side effects.

Kimberley Davies
Medical Negligence, Client Stories
February 27, 2025
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Six-figure compensation for athlete after mismanaged ACL injury ends career

One of the biggest threats to female footballers today is anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. In the 2023–24 season alone, an estimated 195 elite players suffered ACL tears.

Richard Starkie
Medical Negligence, Sports Law, Client Stories
February 13, 2025
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Switalskis child abuse team secure £100,000 for survivor

Sally Smith of Switalskis’ Child Abuse Department recently acted for a client who recovered £100,000 in damages from a family member who had sexually abused them as a child over a prolonged period of time. 

Sally Smith
Child Abuse, Client Stories
February 12, 2025
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust fined over maternity failures amidst calls for patient safety

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has been fined £1.6 Million by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after admitting to failing to provide safe treatment for three mothers and three babies who tragically died within months of each other in 2021.

Georgina Peckett
Medical Negligence, Press, Client Stories
February 07, 2025
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CQC NUH Prosecution hearing following death of three babies to take place

A Care Quality Commission (CQC) prosecution hearing concerning Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is scheduled to take place next week.

Georgina Peckett
Medical Negligence, Client Stories
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