We’re delighted to congratulate Lydia Aboushanab, Daniel Howard, Lunar Posiri and Lorna Greatbatch, who have successfully secured places on our Qualifying Solicitors Programme.

Recent figures have raised ongoing concerns about patient safety within gynaecology services at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG), which provides care at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole & District Hospital.

Switalskis has appointed three legal professionals to its Bradford and York child care teams, strengthening their wider support for vulnerable children, adults and families

Finding out that conveyancing firm or solicitors you instructed has closed in the middle of buying or selling a property is an additional stress. It can feel like this may be the end of the transaction, but there are steps to protect your position and get back on track.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of new drop-in legal advice clinics in West Yorkshire, delivered by our experienced Care teams. In partnership with KDAS, the sessions support individuals and families in the local community to access practical, confidential legal advice in a supportive setting.

High-asset divorce cases have the potential to develop into complex financial disputes because a marital estate is rarely straightforward when it contains a large portfolio of assets. The assets involved tend to sit within layered structures, international arrangements or business ownership models that require detailed analysis before a fair division can be reached. These cases demand a level of scrutiny far beyond that applied to the standard divorce process.

Losing a loved one is always difficult, and dealing with legal and financial matters at the same time can feel overwhelming. But what happens if someone dies and they didn’t have a will? Understanding what happens next can help families feel more prepared and avoid unnecessary disputes or delays.

Switalskis has made a positive start to the year with the announcement of 11 firmwide promotions, acknowledging the expertise and hard work demonstrated throughout its legal and support departments.