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.

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

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

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.

 Understanding what qualifies as a catastrophic injury and how the claims process works can help those affected, or their loved ones, to seek the compensation they are entitled to.

Algorithms are being used to make judgements and streamline so many things, but that doesn’t mean they should be.

You don’t necessarily need statistics to tell you that cycling continues to be popular across the United Kingdom as both a recreational activity and a sustainable mode of transport. All you have to do is go out at any time of day or night, in any weather, and you'll encounter plenty of cyclists on our roads. But how safe is it out there for bike riders?

Switalskis has promoted head of IT, Nigel Stott, to chief technology officer (CTO), recognising his expertise and commitment to driving innovation in legal services.