Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025
Our colleague Liam Hill from Oakwood Solicitors shares with us a guide to asbestosis as part of efforts to raise awareness of the disease and the firms work to support victims.
Funderpark Case: Holding Negligent Fairground Operators Accountable
Ifrah Ahmed of Duncan Lewis Solicitors discusses the recent settlement secured in the Funderpark case and the wider implications it will have for future cases and safety laws for funfairs and theme parks.
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 1st – 7th April 2025
For Global Asbestos Awareness Week, Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides with us a guide to asbestosis.
Government to Remove Time Limit for Child Sexual Abuse Claims
Nicole Keeling reports how the Government is removing the longstanding three-year time limit for child sexual abuse civil claims, empowering survivors to seek justice without restrictive deadlines. This reform, following IICSA recommendations, shifts the burden of proof to defendants and introduces new measures to support victims.
Menzies V Oakwood Solicitors – Protecting Solicitors from old Clients bringing claims for their Deductions
Explore the case of Menzies v Oakwood Solicitors, where the Supreme Court’s decision on Solicitors Act Assessments has significant implications for law firms managing deductions from client damages.
Nearly two million Brits suffered illness or injury at work this year
Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides commentary on recent statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive about injuries at work. Almost two million British workers suffered an injury or illness caused by their job in the past year, figures have revealed.
Historic sexual abuse claims
There has been several high-profile reports of historic sexual abuse crimes in the media recently. In this article Molly Frost, an Abuse Specialist Solicitor of Oakwood Solicitors, outlines how someone who has experienced historical sexual abuse, can take action with dignity and highlights the role of the team to handle matters with great sensitivity to empower the victim to seek justice for themselves.
Spotlight on Oakwood Solicitors for WMHD
In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.
People with Pulmonary Fibrosis say they “wish it was cancer” due to the lack of support they receive after being diagnosed.
People with Pulmonary Fibrosis often say they “wish it was cancer” due to the lack of support and awareness they receive. A new survey by Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis highlights the immense challenges they face, including delays in diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and inadequate mental health support. In this article Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors reports that with Pulmonary Fibrosis being as deadly as many cancers, but less recognized, there is an urgent need for faster diagnoses, better healthcare training, and more comprehensive care to improve the lives of those suffering from this debilitating condition.
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