Whilst some improvements have been made, there are still challenges within the UK concerning the best care for mothers and babies. We are still hearing of reviews in maternity hospitals...
NHS Medical Negligence Liability Hits £58.2 Billion
10 June, 2025
According to the Public Accounts Committee, the NHS has set aside an astounding £58.2 billion for medical negligence liabilities – making this the second largest liability across all areas of...
I joined Redkite as a Partner in June 2024, and I work closely with the Head of Personal Injury (PI) and Clinical Negligence (CN), specifically overseeing the Clinical Negligence team. My primary...
Building a Fulfilling Career with Redkite Law – Rhian Davies, Commercial Litigation Partner
6 June, 2025
Discovering My Passion for Litigation I began my legal career training in Residential Conveyancing, but I quickly realised that litigation was where my true passion lay. The dynamic and challenging...
Redkite Solicitors Reappointed to Prestigious Welsh Government Solicitors Services Framework
22 May, 2025
We are proud to announce that Redkite Solicitors has been successfully reappointed to the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) Solicitors Services Framework, following a rigorous and highly competitive tender process....
As part of our Action for Brain Injury Week 2025, we are proud to continue our ongoing support with Headway, which is a UK-wide charity that works to improve life...
Legal Aid Agency Cyber Attack
20 May, 2025
The Legal Aid Agency has recently reported that it has been the subject of a cyber security attack. As a result, the personal data belonging to individuals who have applied...
Should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
20 May, 2025
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document that lets you, as the donor, choose people you trust, called your attorneys, to make decisions on your behalf. There are...
The 2022 High Court defamation case In 2022, Rebekah Vardy lost her high-profile defamation case against Coleen Rooney and was ordered to pay 90% of Ms Rooney’s legal costs, totalling...
The Impact of Clinical Negligence on Patients
14 May, 2025
Clinical also known as medical negligence occurs when healthcare professionals fail to meet the expected standard of care, resulting in harm to patients. The consequences of such failures can be...
NHS Compensation claims for epilepsy medication
15 April, 2025
Sodium valproate has appeared in news articles with varying frequencies over the last few years. It is an anti-seizure medication (ASM) which has been used to control epileptic seizures since...
Clinical Negligence Claims Involving Children
7 April, 2025
Discovering that your child has suffered harm due to clinical/medical negligence is an incredibly distressing experience. Whether the injury arises from a misdiagnosis, surgical error, birth injury, medication mistake, or...
The Employment Rights Bill 2025: Update on proposed reforms impacting employers and employees
7 April, 2025
The Employment Rights Bill 2025 (ERB) was introduced in October 2024 and proposes broad reforms to employment law. It will impact the rights of employees, as well as increasing expectations...
Maternity Safety: still a concern
1 April, 2025
Whilst some improvements have been made, there are still challenges within the UK concerning the best care for mothers and babies. We are still hearing of reviews in maternity hospitals...
Addenbrooke’s Hospital have suspended a Paediatric Surgeon amidst concerns on the standard of his care to children and adults
26 March, 2025
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have issued a statement from the Chief Executive, Roland Sinker, stating that they have commissioned an external...
What is Meningitis?
25 March, 2025
Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Some bacteria that cause meningitis...
Red Kite Law continues to make bold moves by two recent strategic appointments. The firm has grown in both numbers and reach over recent years expanding along the M4 corridor...
The Replacement
24 March, 2025
What does a film released in 2000 about American football players have to do with Wills and Probate in 2025? The answer is simply Gene Hackman is at the centre...
‘DIY’ Wills – Risk it and you may lose it!
13 March, 2025
Undertaking your own Will may seem easy and appealing. However, it is crucial to ensure that doing so doesn’t come at the expense of your children’s inheritance. Your family may...
There has been a significant increase in hybrid working since Covid-19, resulting in informal messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp, becoming a popular way of group communication in the workplace for...
Addressing Infrastructure Failures at NHS Hospitals
11 March, 2025
As personal injury and medical negligence specialist lawyers, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences that infrastructure failures can have on individuals and their families. When we think about personal...
What is The Duty of Candour?
5 March, 2025
In its most basic sense the duty of candour is a general duty to be open and transparent. Within the medical context there are two types of duty of candour;...
Landlord and Tenant Update (England): The Implementation of Awaab’s Law
20 February, 2025
Awaab Ishak passed away in December 2020 of a severe respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in his family home. The family home was a one-bedroom flat...
How important are the child’s wishes and feelings in private children law matters?
18 February, 2025
In private children legal proceedings, the Court will try to ascertain the children’s wishes and feelings before delivering a judgement. The recent case of Mother v Father [2024] EWFC 252...
Hirachand v Hirachand: The Future of Success Fees in 1975 Act Claims
13 February, 2025
On 18 December 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its hotly awaited judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand. The key question before the Supreme Court was whether the Court of Appeal...
How Upcoming Inheritance Tax Changes Could Impact Your Family’s Finances
10 February, 2025
Families in England & Wales are being urged to take action to safeguard their financial future ahead of upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. The latest budget announced a...
Pathways to Qualification
4 February, 2025
Historically, the path to becoming a lawyer was clear: attend university, complete a Law Degree, and then take the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to qualify as a solicitor. However, times...
Christmas as a separated parent
3 December, 2024
Christmas can be a tricky time when you’re a separated parent. So how can you make the festive season go more smoothly for you: Plan ahead Consider early on what...
An exceedingly good will?
27 November, 2024
The Guardian has reported that the High Court has found a will, prepared on two separate cardboard food packages, to be valid. Malcolm Chenery died in 2021. Shortly before his...
Anna Cole – Reflecting on 25 years in the field of personal injury
18 November, 2024
Reflecting on my 25 years in the field of personal injury, I have witnessed a huge range of cases and situations that underscore the complexities of law, human nature, and...
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