Blogs
Maternity and neonatal care: time to learn from past mistakes
The birth of a new baby should be a time of joy. For some families, however, it ends up being a time of great distress. Failures in care during or shortly after childbirth have resulted in the death of dozens of babies and mothers and left other infants with life-changing injuries. From Leeds to....
Your guide to Islamic mortgages
For many Muslims in the UK, purchasing a property is about more than just finding the right home – it’s about finding the right financial product that aligns with their religious beliefs. Under Shariah Law, paying or receiving interest (known as riba) is not allowed. As interest is paid on conv....
A single mistake, a lifetime of heartache
Approximately one in four adults in England will experience a mental health problem each year. During these challenging times, people are often incredibly vulnerable. A single failure in their care can lead to a lifetime of heartache for their loved ones. The tragic case of Alice Figueiredo is o....
Wills – Case study
After her friend’s bad experience with a DIY Will, Annie entrusted her Will review to Attwaters. Here’s how she found the process. “Drafting a Will is a process of trust,” says Annie (62). “Unless you’re a legal expert yourself, you need to accept someone else’s word that what you....
Why DIY wills are riskier than you think
Drafting your own Will using an online template (or bought from popular high street stationers) may seem quick and cost effective, but the stakes are high, and the complications can be severe. Writing an accurate and enforceable legal document is not a simple task, so it’s no surprise that DIY Wi....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Zoe North
We’re proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and Top 10 medium-sized organisation – and it’s all down to our brilliant people. In the latest of our staff stories, we meet Zoe North, a Trainee Solicitor, to find out more about life at Attwaters. Meet Zoe North Zo....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Stephanie Holmes
It was an honour to be recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK. What’s more, we were ranked in the Top 10 for medium-sized organisations. So, we’re sitting down with some of our excellent staff members to find out what makes Attwaters such a great workplace. T....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Lauren Jones
In May, we were thrilled to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second year running. We were also ranked in the Top 10 for medium-sized organisations in the UK. To celebrate, we are introducing you to some of our brilliant team members who share their experience of working ....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Frances Sullivan
We were proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for two years in a row. In this blog series, we hear the stories of some of our talented staff, who share what it’s like working for a Top 10 medium-sized organisation. In this edition, we speak with Frances Sullivan, our Senior Finance ....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Dalveen Rattan
Earlier this year, we were delighted to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, so we’re sitting down with some of our staff to hear about their life at Attwaters. In this blog, we meet with Dalveen Rattan, a Senior Paralegal in the Wills, Trusts & Probate team. She explains what it’s l....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Asha Birly
Next up in our ‘staff stories’ series, we meet Asha Birly, our Commercial Property Solicitor. Read on to find out what life is like at Attwaters – a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and Top 10 medium-sized organisation. Meet Asha Birly Asha joined Attwaters in November 2023 because o....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Adele Mann
To celebrate being named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, we’re shining a spotlight on just some of our excellent staff members. In this edition, we speak to Adele Mann, who has been with the firm for nearly two decades. Read on to find out what makes Attwaters a Top 10 medium-sized workplace. ....
