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June 23, 2025

Asbestos Exposure Claims in Healthcare and Public Services: A Hidden Occupational Risk

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a material made of fibres and is widely used in construction as it is strong, heat – resistant and cheap.

June 23, 2025

An Insight into the Failure of the Early Notification Scheme

What is the Early Notification Scheme? The NHS Resolution Early Notification Scheme was established in April 2017 to address potential clinical negligence claims in relation

June 18, 2025

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Ensuring Your Legacy Reflects Your Life

As modern families become more diverse, the traditional nuclear model is increasingly giving way to blended households: second marriages, civil partnerships, stepchildren, half-siblings, and complex

June 17, 2025

Speeding up Build Out: What the June 2025 Consultation Means for Developers

The Government’s June 2025 consultation, “Speeding up Build Out”, signals a decisive shift in planning policy. Moving beyond the question of granting permissions, it ventures

June 13, 2025

A Cautionary Tale for Divorcing Couples and Why Court Proceedings Should be a Last Resort

At Wolferstans, we always encourage clients to explore alternatives to Court proceedings when trying to resolve finances during a divorce, as we believe that it

June 3, 2025

Rewriting the Rules: What the Law Commission’s Proposals Mean for the Future of Wills

Do Law Commission recommendations show the future of Wills? The Law Commission has published its long-anticipated recommendations for reforming the law of Wills in England

May 27, 2025

Understanding Settlement Agreements: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

If your employment is coming to an end - or you are an employer managing an employee’s exit from your business - you might come

May 20, 2025

What does the Commonhold White Paper mean for Developers, Landlords and Funders?

In March 2025, the UK Government released a Commonhold White Paper outlining its proposal for sweeping reforms to flat ownership law, designed to end new

May 6, 2025

Wolferstans Strengthens Education Team with Green Appointment

Leading regional law firm Wolferstans, has announced the appointment of new partner Julia Green, an experienced education law specialist, whose arrival further strengthens the firm’s

April 22, 2025

Silver Separators – Divorcing after 50

Family Lawyers across the country have noticed that there has been an increase in the number of people going through divorce proceedings at a later

March 20, 2025

Wolferstans’ Commercial Property team will be at UKREiiF 2025

We recognise that as the commercial property market continues to evolve, law firms need to stay ahead of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities,

March 19, 2025

Understanding the Developer’s Position on £30M Upgrade Cancellation

It is no surprise that recent news stories covering the dispute between Ashford Borough Council and property developer Hodson Developments over a £30M Section 106

February 26, 2025

Navigating Pet Ownership in Divorce: Insights from FI v DO 2024

At Wolferstans we understand that parties may need to consider more than just the usual financial assets and belongings such as properties, pensions and cars

February 11, 2025

Asbestos and Mesothelioma Back in the Spotlight

It has been more than 25 years since asbestos was banned in the UK, but still kills an estimated 13 people every day, with Plymouth

January 30, 2025

Shining a Light on Predatory Marriage

This week, our team took a significant step in raising awareness about predatory marriage, a growing issue here in the South West. We were joined

January 23, 2025

Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023

From 6th April 2025, employees with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. The new statutory entitlement provides for

December 13, 2024

A Warning to Employers with Trustees

Recent Case Highlights Whistleblowing Protections for Trustees In a recent case heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), it was held that an Employment Tribunal

December 6, 2024

Miraculous endocarditis client awarded compensation and featured in the media

Greg Hutton, a 62-year-old from Swansea, survived two bouts of endocarditis – a serious and usually fatal infection of the heart - and came to