Can I make a medical negligence claim? If you think you’ve received substandard care from a medical professional, then you may be able to make a medical negligence claim and you might find the process of claiming easier than you expected. Joanne Maher 23rd November 2021
Understanding Legacies, Gifts & Avoiding Will Disputes Whether you’re making a will or are the beneficiary of one, then understanding the concept of ‘legacy gifts’ is essential. Reading this short article may help you draft a better will or challenge one that’s not serving its intended purpose. Andrew Leakey 9th November 2021
How a Will can Protect your Future Reflecting on the potential consequences of not having an up-to-date Will in place, Chris Stone, Solicitor in Jackson Lees’ Wills, Trusts and Probate team, discusses where you stand if you don’t have a Will. Chris Stone 11th October 2021
Here's what to expect from a medical negligence lawyer The process of seeking out a lawyer after you’ve experienced medical negligence can feel unclear and intimidating. Martin Hood is here to help you know where you stand. Martin Hood 29th September 2021
“A step towards justice”: PM to appoint Covid-19 Inquiry Chair by Christmas While we back the PM's decision to appoint a Chair by Christmas, we are calling for greater urgency to start the Inquiry Elkan Abrahamson 29th September 2021
'Help': The care home drama reminds us why the Covid Inquiry must start now Following on from the heart-breaking care home drama, Elkan Abrahamson reminds us why the Covid Inquiry must start now. Elkan Abrahamson 17th September 2021
Get certainty on capacity Contentious Probate solicitor, Danielle Blaylock, is here to explain what capacity is and what it means for you. Andrew Leakey 15th September 2021
IDoC21: How the Charity Committee adapted to virtual fundraising This International Day of Charity, we’re reflecting on how the Jackson Lees Group Charity Committee adapted to a new way of fundraising in light of lockdown! Renee Southern 2nd September 2021
Co-parents’ guide to tackling the back-to-school blues And just like that, the summer holidays are over once again. Lisa Harbour, Associate & Family Law Executive in Jackson Lees’ Family team, explains where you stand when it comes to co-parenting during the back-to-school rush. Lisa Harbour 2nd September 2021
Wills vs. Death bed gifts: What to do if you’ve lost out on a legacy What happens when the gift you’ve been promised in a Will is given to someone else? Head of Civil & Commercial Litigation, Andrew Leakey, at Jackson Lees, explains where you stand if you have lost your legacy due to a so-called ‘death bed gift’. Andrew Leakey 25th August 2021
What Bond star Daniel Craig’s inheritance decision means for Will disputes 007 star Daniel Craig will use his ‘licence to Will’ to not leave his children a fortune after his death. But where do you stand if you have not been provided for in a Will? Andrew Leakey, Head of Commercial & Civil Litigation, explains. Andrew Leakey 18th August 2021