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PI Team Are Award Finalists

We are proud to share that our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team have been shortlisted for 'Team of the Year' award at the upcoming LawNet Awards. The department's reputation has grown significantly in recent years for being one of...
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£8,000 Compensation for Leisure Centre Slip

A man who slipped on a wet floor during a fitness class has been awarded damages of £8,000. The man was taking part in a circuit training session at a leisure centre and was running a lap of the hall when he slipped. He fractured his left wrist and...
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Homeowner Acquired Right of Way Over Neighbour's Land

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a homeowner's appeal against a decision that he had not acquired a right of way over part of a driveway belonging to one of his neighbours. The row of houses in which the man and his neighbour lived had originally been...
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Beyond Sustainability - Business First Magazine

In our latest issue of  Business First , we look at embracing neuro-diversity in the workplace, changes to watch following Labours election win and wha t employers need to know following changes to the Employment Rights Bill.  This edition also...
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Welcome Carly Johnson & Tamara Clary to CWJ

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to welcome back Carly Johnson (nee Sargeant) as Partner and Head of the Residential Property team. Carly started her conveyancing career at Clarkson Wright & Jakes back in 2002 when she worked for the firm...
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Councils Secure Continuation of Injunction Against Protests

The courts have powers to deal with protests or other actions that disrupt the day-to-day activities of people and organisations, even when those responsible cannot be identified. Recently, the High Court granted a continued injunction against persons...
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Former Railway Worker Secures Damages for Mesothelioma

An 82-year-old former railway worker who was exposed to asbestos at work has secured compensation from his former employer after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. The man had worked on and off for his employer for 30 years, starting when he was just 15....
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Court Refuses Request to Observe Hearing

Court and tribunal hearings usually take place in public, as part of the principle of open justice. However, a judge can decide to hold a hearing in private if it is deemed necessary for the proper administration of justice. Recently, the Court of...
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Employment Rights Bill

On Thursday 10 October the Government published its Employment Rights Bill. Whilst it feels as though this has been awaited for some time, what may not have been anticipated by many is the length of time it could take for the Bill to become legislation. Some...
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What To Do If An Employee Is Subject To Criminal Allegations

What are an employer’s obligations when an employee is arrested and charged? Should they dismiss, and are there any risks for the employer if they do? The action an employer should take following being made aware of criminal allegations against one of...
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