Ministry of Defence Matrix Claims FAQ
With the recent news that the MoD has extended the deadline for Military Deafness Matrix applications, our Industrial Disease team has provided answers to some commonly-asked questions about this compensation pathway. What is the time process for claims through the Matrix? Now that the Matrix Agreement has been confirmed and the Judgement from the…
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Former teacher sentenced to 26 years for Historic Sexual Abuse
Former teacher, David James Clarke, 82, received a twenty-six year sentence after an Historical Sexual Abuse investigation regarding Newlands School in Seaford. Clarke was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after a Sussex Police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) investigation determined that he had used his role in the school photography club to abuse young…
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Military Deafness Matrix Claims Extended to January 2027
Everything you need to know about the extension to the deadline for Military Deafness Matrix compensation claims and the legal options that may be available. What is the Military Deafness Claims Matrix Agreement? The Matrix Agreement is an agreement reached between the Ministry of Defence and select Law Firms, which benefits both current and…
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Probate Fees set to increase by 75%: What does this mean for Executors and Beneficiaries?
The Government has announced a significant increase to Probate application fees in England and Wales, with the cost of obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration set to rise from £300 to £526 from the 13th of July 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The proposed increase, reported by the Law Society Gazette,…
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Mental health matters all the time, not just on Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is the time of year when we publicly show our appreciation for everything our current and former servicemen and women have done, and continue to do for our safety and freedoms. There are a great number of topics we could discus in this article, but on this occasion we wish to…
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‘Largest maternity review in NHS history’ reveals failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The report examined maternity and neonatal services at the NUH NHS Trust, detailing chronic staff shortages, lack of basic training and poor management. The Independent Maternity Review, also known as the Ockenden Review, was published on the 24th of March 2026, led by Donna Ockenden with the assistance of a team of over 160…
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1000 LGBT Veterans may miss Financial Recognition Scheme compensation deadline
Military charity, Fighting With Pride, has estimated that at least one thousand people risk missing the deadline for financial compensation for the impact felt by the military’s ‘gay ban’. The above estimate comes from the chief executive of the charity, Peter Gibson, who went on to add: “We know many felt so shunned and…
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A Legal Guide to Crypto Scams
Our Financial Litigation team takes a look at all you need to know about Crypto scams, including what they are, warning signs to look out for, and the legal options that may be available should you fall victim to one. What is a Crypto Scam? Crypto scams are very common. Scammers usually put…
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A Legal Guide to Credit Card Scams
Everything you need to know about Credit Card scams, including how such scams work, warning signs to look out for, and the legal options that may be available. What is a Credit Card scam? Credit card scams are usually defined as a fraudulent scheme that aims to deceive individuals into providing money or personal information.…
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