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
Jackson Lees Welcomes Four Newly Qualified Solicitors Erin Sunderland, Zoe McConville, Zita Kiszko, and Emily Hutton have all qualified after completing their training and assessments with the Jackson Lees Group. Esther Leach 19th March 2025
The Holiday is Nearly Over - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Set to Increase on 1st April Anthony Swift, Legal Director & Deputy Head of Residential Property, explains the changes coming soon for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Anthony Swift 18th March 2025
Investigation Finds No Misconduct Case for Officers who tried to ‘Deflect Blame’ after Hillsborough Disaster The IOPC’s investigation into the 1989 tragedy began in 2013. Elkan Abrahamson 13th March 2025
Navigating Child Contact During School Holidays Ben Dale, Solicitor in our Family Law team, explores where you stand when making arrangements for the holidays, and how you can make sure your child’s break from school is memorable for all the right reasons. Ben Dale 5th March 2025