King set to appeal
It has been well reported that ‘Premier League’ striker Marlon King will be appealing his recent 18 month sentence. However it is also reported that he is maintaining he was wrongly convicted. Read more »
It has been well reported that ‘Premier League’ striker Marlon King will be appealing his recent 18 month sentence. However it is also reported that he is maintaining he was wrongly convicted. Read more »
There was public outrage when the MPs expense scandal hit the news earlier this year, and MPs have now been subject to a retrospective expenses audit. Read more »
Employers across Britain breathed a temporary sigh of relief with the recent High Court ruling that employees have no automatic right to work beyond the age of 65. However, it was made clear by the judge ruling on the case that forcing people to retire at 65 is unsustainable and needs reviewing. Read more »

Adrian Anderson (Partner and Head of the Corporate Department)
What areas of law do you specialise in?
Company law, management buy outs in particular.
What was your first inspiration to become a Solicitor?
When I was at school I witnessed a very impressive criminal trial at Crown Court. Read more »
The lure of increasing brand visibility which the internet affords, has proved irresistible for businesses across the globe.
However the “e-love affair” has sparked a lively debate over workers’ use of the internet, including social media, and the boundaries companies should set. Adding fuel to the fire are several, well-publicised cases, where employers have taken action or dismissed staff for their extra-curricular activities on sites such as Facebook and the like. Read more »
Insurers’ ads to increase over Christmas
Last weeks Law Gazette featured an article on the increasingly controversial subject of Third Party Capture.
The article, Insurers’ PI push, reported that insurers are launching ad campaigns to persuade motorists to “bypass Solicitors and deal directly with the responsible party’s insurer. Read more »
We have regretfully seen a rise in fraudulent claims over the course of the last few years. These ‘cash for crash’ scams have sometimes been reported as victimless crimes. However insurance experts estimate that fraudulent claims cost each of us £44 each, reflected in the rise in our annual motor insurance premiums. Read more »
It was reported earlier this week that Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain has been fined after a chef was horrifically burned with hot oil. Read more »