Case studies

Validity of a codicil
Our client was the sole surviving sibling of the deceased. Although a valid will could not be located for his sister, one of her nephews produced a handwritten codicil which he claimed had been executed by her and under which he was left some land and a cash legacy.
Validity of wills, testamentary capacity and undue influence
We acted on behalf of William Osenton, who was executor of his late mother's estate, in relation to a dispute between his three brothers regarding the validity of their mother's will.
Vet struck off for falsification of bovine tuberculosis test results
We acted for the RCVS in proceedings brought against a vet who failed to comply with government directions for testing for bovine tuberculosis and falsely certified documents relating to those tests.
Winning a loss of use claim for a European coach company
We recently concluded a complex and substantial loss of coach use claim for our client, a European coach company. Repairs to one of their vehicles had taken much longer than anticipated resulting in the coach being out of action for a considerable period.
Woman injured by neighbour's dogs while trying to protect her own
We acted for a client who sustained permanent injuries to her hand as a result of an incident involving a neighbour’s dogs.
Work permit reinstated by immigration judge
A Russian working as an assistant manager at a hotel had his work permit revoked by the Home Office.
Wrongful birth claim for mother of baby born with Patau’s syndrome
We recently settled a claim for our client, whose baby daughter was born with Patau’s syndrome following clinical negligence by her GPs and the hospital antenatal clinic.
Young woman hit by motorbike wins substantial damages
Our specialist personal injury team have recently recovered damages in the sum of £70,000 for a female pedestrian who suffered multiple injuries when she was hit by a motorcycle.

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