Articles in ‘Opinion’ Category

How much is a reasonable amount of spousal maintenance to pay to a spouse with a lesser or zero income, and for how long should it be paid?  These are questions put before local…

Buying property is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime and it is essential to understand the different types of ownership. Two common types of ownership are Leasehold…

As recently reported in Henrietta Ingram & Anor v Simon Timothy Abraham & Anor 2023, not seeking proper legal advice when drawing up a Will can seem initially cost-effective. However, in the long run,…

In a recent article, Simon Elliman explored the new treatment pathway for Cauda Equina Syndrome (‘CES’), delivered as part of the NHS’s ‘Getting in Right First Time’ initiative. There appears to be a consensus…

One of the most common types of online fraud is authorised push payment (APP) fraud.  Typically, APP fraud occurs when an individual consumer is tricked by a fraudster to instruct their bank to transfer…

By Abigail Ringer and Tim Theologis (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford). Surgical treatment of the spine, whether that is to treat curvature of the spine or to carry…

The Rehabilitation Code states that its purpose is to ‘put the individual back into the same position as he or she would have been in, had the accident not occurred, insofar as money can…

In the UK, employers and public service providers alike have legal obligations to ensure their premises and services are accessible. Unfortunately, however, despite the legal obligations, individuals with a disability still routinely find their…