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Settlement for Tourist Seriously Injured in Road Accident

Compensation has been secured for a tourist from Brazil who was seriously injured when a car hit his motorbike. The young man was thrown from his motorbike when the car pulled out of a side road and collided with him. He suffered serious injuries, including...
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EAT Upholds Dismissal of Racial Harassment Claim

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has rejected a man's appeal against the dismissal of his claim for racial harassment on the grounds that the incident did not happen in the course of employment and that his employer had taken all reasonable steps to...
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Clarkson Wright & Jakes Announces Promotion of Two New Partners

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to announce the promotion of Michelle Easton and Omari Elcock to the role of Partner , as of 1 June 2025 . Michelle and Omari have both made outstanding contributions to the firm and exemplify CWJ’s...
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Young Man Compensated for Five-Year Delay in Diagnosing Tumour

A young man has achieved a seven-figure compensation settlement after doctors failed to spot a tumour on his spine, leading to a five-year delay in diagnosis. After suffering from back pain for about a year, the man went to see his GP and was referred to...
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What Happens if Someone Dies Intestate?

Making a will not only ensures your assets will pass to those you wish to benefit but also simplifies the administration of your estate. However, recent research from the Money and Pensions Service shows that more than more than half of people in the UK aged...
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Company Denied Costs of Improvement Notice Appeal

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has declined to set aside a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) not to make an order for costs in favour of a company which successfully appealed against an improvement notice served on it by the local housing authority under...
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Child Arrangement Orders - What you need to know.

The Court can make a Child Arrangements Order (CAO) relating to any of the following: With whom a child is to live or spend time with. The Court can make a Lives With Order (previously known as a Residence Order) setting out who a child lives with or a...
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Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges Partly Successful

Tenants who are unhappy with the service charges they are asked to pay can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a determination of their liability to pay service charges. Recently, a tenant who made such an application succeeded in achieving...
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£4,750 for HGV Driver Whose Hand Was Crushed by Bin

Compensation has been obtained for an HGV driver whose hand was crushed by a large metal bin while he was collecting household waste. The bin's wheels were stiff and the driver and his colleagues had to push it in order to move it towards his vehicle. As...
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What is Stamp Duty Land Tax and how is this charged

On completion of a purchase, we are required to register the transaction (and any mortgage) with the Land Registry. As part of this process, we submit appropriate evidence to the Land Registry that all applicable Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has been paid. ...
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