‘Contentious probate’ refers to a range of issues and disputes that may arise after someone dies. These commonly involve disagreements among family members, beneficiaries or other interested parties about who should inherit and how the estate should be distributed. If someone disputes the validity or contents of a person’s will, or challenges the administration of the deceased’s estate, they may require a contentious probate solicitor to help them.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows an individual (known as the donor) to appoint one or more people (known as attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf. It is designed for situations where the donor loses the mental capacity to manage their own financial affairs or healthcare decisions, although it may apply in some cases where the person still has this capacity.

A recent BBC article has highlighted concerns raised by the Royal College of Radiologists about the postcode lottery associated with cancer treatment.

Motorcycle accidents can have life-changing consequences. In this case study, we explore the journey of a client who suffered a severe leg injury in a road traffic accident, the legal steps taken, and how rehabilitation and compensation helped support his recovery.

Switalskis has extended its family law work in South Yorkshire with a legal aid family contract to Barnsley Local Authority. The ongoing contract will allow the business to accept legal aid family and care work in the area, including domestic abuse injunction work, legal aid children applications and forced marriage matters.

When families separate, making decisions about children—where they live, how much time they spend with each parent, and how they’re supported—can be emotionally challenging. In some cases, parents turn to the Family Court for help. But for many years, the system designed to support these families has been criticised for being slow, adversarial, and at times, harmful—especially for children caught in the middle.

Martha Mills was just 13 years old when she tragically died of sepsis in 2021. She had been admitted to King’s College Hospital, London, with a pancreatic injury after falling from her bike. Despite her parents repeatedly raising concerns about her deteriorating condition, they were reassured by doctors that it was a normal infection. Their requests for Martha to be transferred to intensive care were ignored.

A man who groomed and raped two children in Rotherham between 2003 and 2004 has been jailed. Operation Stovewood praise victims that came forward, leading to his arrest.