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July 17, 2025
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Bradford solicitor Razia Jogi on reality of forced marriages

Forced marriage could be happening more often than figures suggest, a solicitor claims, after shedding light into the reality of her cases.

Razia Jogi
Child Care, Family
July 17, 2025
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Part exchange schemes for residential property developers - streamlining the process

In this blog, we’ll explore the pros and cons of part exchange schemes for property developers and how solicitors can play a key role in ensuring these transactions are as efficient and streamlined as possible.

Emma Millington
Residential Development
July 16, 2025
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Avoiding management agreement mishaps on new build developments: A guide for management companies

In this blog, Ellie Johnson takes a look at the importance of a well drafted management agreement between a residential developer and their appointed management company, and review where things can go wrong without a robust agreement in place.

Ellie Metcalfe
Residential Development
July 16, 2025
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Switalskis expands personal injury team into London

Switalskis has taken a step forward in its national growth strategy with the expansion of its personal injury team into London and the promotion of department director Mark Hollinghurst to managing director of personal injury.

John Durkan
Switalskis News, Personal Injury
July 15, 2025
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"Character Assassination" – A long road to justice after decades of abuse at St William’s

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.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
July 14, 2025
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Wills Act reforms: Could welcome updates open the floodgates to litigation?

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.

Sandra Kowalska
Contentious Probate
July 14, 2025
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Charlie Card: Your right to emergency medications when needed

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.

David Thomas
Clinical Negligence
July 14, 2025
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Playground safety: What every parent should know

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

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
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