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Residential property – bright spots amongst Brexit uncertainties
In 2018 the UK housing market faced a variety of challenges including a shortage of homes on estate agents books, issues surrounding affordability, the inevitable uncertainty caused by Brexit and the prospect of interest rate rises.
How to plan for a successful business sale
Achieving a smooth exit from a business can be hard work, and the owner will be faced with a lot of decisions and practical considerations. But with the right advisors on hand, a suitable strategy can be worked out in advance that will help ensure that the sale is successfully concluded.
How mediation helps put divorcing families in control of their future
The breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership is very often a highly emotional time for the whole family. There are many painful decisions that have to be made before both parties can move forward to a new life.
£14.4 million settlement for girl left with cerebral palsy after suffering neurological damage at birth
An 11-year-old girl who was left with dyskinetic cerebral palsy after suffering serious brain injury at birth has been awarded more than £14 million in damages. The girl, who cannot be named but is referred to as MXX in legal documents, suffered the injuries as a result of failings in care during her birth at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel in May 2007.
2019 Legal Awards nomination
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in the 2019 Legal Awards, hosted by SME News. These awards recognise the very best that the competitive legal industry has to offer. They undertake an in-depth judging process, looking at business size and reach, as well as the quality of the dedication and innovation of firms, both within the work they complete and in forming positive relationships with clients.
Standout Legal 500 results for Attwaters
The Legal 500 directory has been analysing the capabilities of law firms around the world for nearly 30 years. This year’s results have again highlighted Attwaters' truly outstanding lawyers and our extensive legal knowledge and expertise.
2018 Budget News – Stamp Duty reduced for first-time shared ownership purchasers – and it’s back-dated too
Chancellor Philip Hammond yesterday announced plans to correct an anomaly from his previous Budget by cutting stamp duty for first-time buyers of shared ownership properties worth up to £500,000.
Have you been affected by the collapse of Universal Wealth Preservation?
What has happened?
The owners of Ipswich-based Universal Tax Solutions, Universal Wealth Preservation, Universal Asset Protection Ltd and Universal Trustees Ltd are being investigated by Suffolk Police, following their apparently fraudulent handling of families’ wealth and assets.
Significant increase in cases of Sepsis within the NHS
The BBC today reported the significant increase in cases of Sepsis within the NHS
There were nearly 16,000 deaths in the year ending April 2017 where Sepsis was listed as one of the major causes.
At Attwaters we are committed to helping people who have contracted sepsis due to negligent treatment or the negligent failure to treat clients who have suffered infections. We believe that 16,000 deaths a year as a result of Sepsis is unacceptable. On their own website the NHS describe sepsis as a rare but serious complication of infection. We do not believe that 16,000 deaths a year can be described as rare.
How research into Alzheimer’s and dementia is providing new insights and better diagnostic tools
Dementia is undoubtedly one of the biggest health and care challenges we face in the UK. The Alzheimer’s Society* estimates that by 2021, over a million people in the UK will be living with the condition.
Research is being carried out on a number of fronts, helping the medical community and those involved in the support of people living with dementia have a better understanding of the disease and its care and management.
