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.

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.

Every year, over 40,000 children in the UK are injured while using playground equipment, and many of those injuries are avoidable.

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.

Recent developments in West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Oldham and Greater Manchester have once again brought the issue of historical child sexual abuse to the forefront.

This blog explores the landmark judgment in Standish v Standish [2025], a Supreme Court case that has confirmed how courts treat pre-marital wealth and intra-spousal transfers in divorce proceedings across England and Wales.

At Switalskis, our priority is and always has been patient safety, meaningful reform and preventing future harm.