When couples marry or enter into a civil partnership, the law in England and Wales generally treats assets as part of the “marital pot” available for division if the relationship ends. A prenuptial agreement is often seen as the most direct way to ringfence wealth acquired before the marriage, inherited funds or family property, but it is not the only option.

Two men have been sentenced for a series of sexual offences committed against three teenage girls in Leeds, following an investigation by Leeds District Safeguarding Unit.

If you or your child has experienced a birth injury due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. While money can’t undo the harm caused, it can make a real difference in ensuring you and your family have the support, care and security you need for the future.

When winter arrives, construction workers face conditions that can turn a routine job into a dangerous one. Ice, rain, wind and darkness can all increase the risk of serious injuries, many of which could be prevented with the right safety measures in place.

On 16 October, to mark Black History Month, our EDI Committee welcomed Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE for an inspiring lunchtime session that left a real impression across the firm.

At Switalskis, we represent a number of women involved in the Government’s inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Abuse. This includes survivors who remain part of the consultative process and others who have chosen to resign due to the distressing circumstances surrounding the inquiry’s progression.

At Switalskis, we represent a number of survivors involved in the Government’s national inquiry into grooming gangs, including Fiona Goddard, who has now resigned from the victims and survivors liaison panel alongside Ellie Reynolds and a third survivor, “Elizabeth.”

A landmark family law change removes the presumption of parental involvement when assessing child arrangements in family court. Speak to our family team.