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August 05, 2025
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Types of management company and which one might be best for your development

There are two main types of management company. In this blog, we look at the key differences between the two and how to decide which one might be the best option for your development.

Ellie Metcalfe
Residential Development
August 04, 2025
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How long after probate can a will be contested (UK)?

When someone passes away, finding out that you’ve been left out of their will - or that the contents don’t reflect what you were led to expect - can be deeply upsetting. For many, this concern only becomes real after the probate process begins and a copy of the will becomes available.

Sandra Kowalska
Contentious Probate
August 04, 2025
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National Road Victim Month: Remembering lives lost

Every August, we observe National Road Victim Month. It’s a time to remember and honour those who have been tragically killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents. Behind each statistic is a real person. A life lost. A family shattered.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
July 31, 2025
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A guide to contesting a will

When you lose someone close, the last thing you expect is to become involved in a legal dispute over their estate. Yet for many families, inheritance disputes arise unexpectedly in these circumstances. It may be because a will seems out of character, incomplete or improperly executed. You may be worried the document doesn’t reflect the deceased’s wishes, or that a loved one was pressured into signing something under undue influence.

Sandra Kowalska
Contentious Probate
July 30, 2025

Serious concerns over Leeds maternity services: what families need to know

A new NHS England report has highlighted significant safety issues within maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTH).

Chris Gresswell-Green
Clinical Negligence
July 30, 2025
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Switalskis expose decades of abuse and systemic failings in South Yorkshire Police

Switalskis child abuse compensation team has been working with survivors of the Rotherham grooming scandal for over a decade. During that time, our solicitors have repeatedly heard allegations not only of abuse by local gangs but also by South Yorkshire Police officers.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs, Press
July 30, 2025
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A costly lift: Manual handling injury and employer negligence

Workplace injuries are all too common in physically demanding roles, particularly where employers fall short of their legal duty to provide adequate training and a safe system of work.

John McQuater
Personal Injury, Client Story
July 30, 2025
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Who can contest a will?

Even if you have genuine concerns about whether or not a will reflects the deceased person's wishes, the law in England and Wales sets out strict rules about who can bring a claim, and what circumstances can give rise to a valid challenge. If you are in this position, you might be worried about whether you have any rights at all, or whether taking action will only make things harder. However, understanding how the process of challenging a will works is the first step towards deciding what legal steps you can take next.

Sandra Kowalska
Contentious Probate
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