Written by Amani Mahmoud, Foreign Qualified Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 15 October 2026 When Is Mediation Compulsory in England and Wales? Short answer: While there is no general law making mediation compulsory in every civil claim, in practice it is close to mandatory. Since October 2024, the courts can order parties to […]
Written by Annabelle Bhurton, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 14 October 2026 Short answer: In the UK, you may be able to claim compensation if a weight-loss injection harmed you because someone was careless: an online clinic that prescribed without proper checks, a pharmacy that supplied a falsified pen, or a salon […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 12 October 2026 Entering the UK’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector puts you in the most dynamic segment of British hospitality. Valued at over £14 billion, the UK fast-food market is actively expanding, driven by massive consumer demand for convenience, speed, and […]
Written by Minal Popat, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 October 2026 Short answer: You can claim compensation for a firework injury in England and Wales if someone else’s negligence caused it. That might be the organiser of a display, the manufacturer or importer of a faulty firework, a shop that […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 Employing someone who does not have the right to work in the UK can have serious consequences for a business. In practice, however, many Right to Work issues arise not from deliberate non-compliance, but because the correct check was not […]
Written by Soumaya Eddridi, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 If you are completing a PhD in the UK, or have recently graduated, you may be looking at the Global Talent visa and wondering whether your academic background is strong enough for endorsement under the exceptional promise category. A PhD […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 7 October 2026 A written resolution lets the shareholders of a private limited company make a formal decision without holding a general meeting. Under section 281 of the Companies Act 2006, it is passed once shareholders holding the required share of voting rights […]
Written by Parastu Aghai, Director · Last reviewed 5 October 2026 Working with investment funds, I regularly come across questions that sound straightforward at first, but often become much more complicated once you look at the regulatory structure. So I am starting a short Fund Problems – Q&A Series, covering some of the practical issues […]
Written by Salima Manji, Head of Real Estate · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 1 October 2026 Fixed-fee conveyancing for buyers, sellers and homeowners across London. Clear prices up front, a named lawyer from day one, and offices on the Strand and in Edgware. Use our conveyancing fee calculator to get started. Buying or selling […]
