The long-awaited review into maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has finally been published and it makes for uncomfortable reading. Michael Clarke, Medical Negligence Solicitor in our PI team discusses the report’s distressing findings and looks at what happens next. Yesterday, the results of a five-year long investigation into maternity services at…
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With events such as the Grenfell Tower fire putting a spotlight on fire safety in private tower blocks, many leasehold property owners have found themselves footing the bill for the removal of unsafe cladding. Clarke Williams, Legal Assistant in our Residential Conveyancing team takes a look at Common Ownership as an alternative to leasehold ownership….
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Following on from the recent news that P&O Ferries have dismissed 800 staff, Natasha Lawrence, Legal Advisor in our Employment team looks at the announcement and explores whether the mass redundancies are in breach of UK employment law. We have recently seen the controversial and somewhat shocking decision of P&O ferries to dismiss 800 staff….
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Redkite Solicitors are delighted to have been shortlisted in four categories at the Wales Legal Awards 2022. The awards which began in 2019 celebrate excellence in teams practicing in and providing services to the legal profession in Wales. We are proud to have been shortlisted in the following categories; Personal Injury Team of the Year…
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Redkite Solicitors are delighted to be sponsoring the Child of Wales Awards, which will finally take place on Friday 4th March at Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, following a series of postponements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Celebrating the inspirational achievements of remarkable young people across Wales, the event will also raise vital funds…
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From April 2022, married couples in England and Wales will no longer have to rely upon the traditional ‘grounds for divorce’ and can petition solely or jointly for a divorce without having to ‘blame’ the other spouse for the relationship breakdown, or wait 2 or 5 years to lapse following their separation. This will be…
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It is lovely to see that the world is opening back up again, and with this in mind we are delighted to announce that we will be holding our HR Network West Wales event in person this year. In light of this, we would love to invite you to spend the morning networking and listening…
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The Welsh legal group has acquired a Bridgend-based solicitors firm, creating a combined business with 14 offices and 180 staff. Redkite Solicitors, one of the largest legal firms in Wales and the south-west, has acquired David & Snape, which has offices at South Street in Bridgend and Lias Road in Porthcawl. It reports hitting the £10m turnover…
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming more common for employees from all industries to opt to work from home on a full-time or a part-time basis. Indeed, many employers worldwide are making it easier for people to work from home or adjust their working hours. However, US employees of the tech…
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First time mum Alice Thompson has been awarded almost £185,000 by an employment tribunal. The tribunal found that Thompson’s ex-employer, Manors Estate , had subjected her to indirect sex discrimination. Background When Thompson returned to work after maternity leave, she made a flexible working request to her employer for shorter working hours so she could…
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