Countess of Chester Hospital sued after man’s body was allowed to rot The family of Wayne Hammond is suing the Trust for his death. Nicola Miller 1st May 2025
Understanding Child Relocation Child relocation is a complex and emotional aspect of family law. Sarah McCarthy, Partner & Head of Private Family Law at Jackson Lees, provides key information on understanding your position. Sarah McCarthy 22nd April 2025
Layla Moran MP backs calls for UK government to provide DES justice As the campaign for DES justice gains traction in the UK, Layla Moran becomes the latest MP to join the call for action. Clare Fletcher 22nd April 2025
Change to Home Office policy may exclude those who made dangerous journeys to the UK from ever obtaining citizenship The Home Office Good Character guidance has been amended so that anyone applying to naturalise as a British citizen from 10th February 2025, who has previously arrived without the required clearance or travel authorisation, having made a dangerous journey Gordon Irving 17th April 2025
Broudie Jackson Canter at the Socio-Legal Studies Annual Conference 2025 The Socio-Legal Studies Annual Conference (SLSA) 2025 is set to be a fantastic event, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and advocates from around the world to discuss and explore critical issues in socio-legal studies. Esther Leach 15th April 2025
36th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster On the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, we remember the 97 who were tragically lost in 1989. Elkan Abrahamson 15th April 2025
The Desperate Need for Accountability: DES and Its Impact on Generations For decades in the UK, the impact of diethylstilbestrol has gone unreported and unacknowledged. A scandal that has caused immeasurable damage to potentially hundreds of thousands of people. Clare Fletcher 10th April 2025
Listening to the Silenced: Reflections on the Hillsborough Law Family Listening Day Earlier this week (8th April), INQUEST released their “All or Nothing” report on their Family Listening Day, detailing attendees’ emotive stories and the recommendations they’ve put forward. Elkan Abrahamson 9th April 2025
Dividing the Family Home in Divorce: Your Rights and Options When a marriage ends, deciding what happens to the home can be a complex process during the divorce settlement. Ben Dale, Solicitor in the Private Family Law team at Jackson Lees, explores the potential options available. Ben Dale 9th April 2025
Staff from across the Jackson Lees Group Feature in 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List We are thrilled to announce that Nicola Brook, Clare Fletcher, Elkan Abrahamson, Andrew Leakey, and John-Paul Dennis have been included on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales. Esther Leach 8th April 2025
Southport Inquiry Officially Launched by UK Government The UK government formally launched a Public Inquiry into the attack in Southport in July 2024. Nicola Brook 8th April 2025
Navigating the Challenges of Managing a Loved One’s Estate The passing of a loved one is an incredibly emotional experience, and navigating the administration of their estate can be daunting. Emma Beckett 2nd April 2025
National Conveyancing Week: A Third Day in the Life! Connor Simpson, Senior Property Lawyer, reflects on his past 3 years with us in his third 'Day in the Life' piece. Connor Simpson 19th March 2025