Most of us don’t think twice about the everyday activities we do. Cycling to work, heading out for some exercise, or simply travelling from A to B, these are routine parts of life. But sometimes, in a split second, something completely unexpected can happen that changes everything.

After leaving an abusive marriage, our client was devastated to discover she had been excluded from her late husband’s will, leaving her financially vulnerable and isolated. Our contentious probate team brought a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and successfully negotiated a settlement that provided her with security and closure, enabling her to move forward with dignity and return home to care for her mother.

A successful outcome for Nichola Burridge-Todd acting as the accredited legal representative, for a protected party in a hotly contested and long running Court of Protection proceedings in Nottingham.

This case study outlines how we supported one of our clients in the legal set up of a residential development which involved restrictive covenants, boundary discrepancies and the need to acquire additional land to ensure compliance with the plans.

When a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a road traffic accident in 2022, his family turned to us for help. What followed was a complex case where the key issue was not who caused the crash, but whether the young passenger was wearing his seatbelt.

Sadly, not every journey intended to keep someone safe ends that way. This case highlights the serious responsibilities owed to vulnerable passengers during medical transport and the devastating consequences when things go wrong.

Switalskis’ Contentious Probate team successfully negotiated a flexible settlement under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, allowing their client to purchase his late spouse’s property at a reduced value and secure his future.

Road traffic accidents can have sudden and devastating consequences, often leaving those involved with serious injuries and emotional distress. In a recent case study, we look at what happens when employer liability comes into play with a personal injury claim.