Maxine Dunn, a litigation executive in the personal injury department of local solicitors Wiseman Lee, presents a list of 10 important things to do if you are hurt in an accident at work. If you sustain an injury at work, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. While you may decide not to take legal action against … Read More
What happens when a parent disinherits a child?
What happens when a parent disinherits a child? Beverley Browne, a partner in our wills and probate department, explores the issues and looks at the rising trend of will disputes. The decision last year in the Court of Appeal in the case of Ilott –v– Mitson received a lot of press coverage and led many people to question whether their … Read More
A Look Into Property Fraud
Derek Inkpin, a partner in our property department, takes a look at property fraud, highlighting two real-life cases that should make any home owner take note. The computerisation of our world has changed lives beyond recognition from that understood by our grandparents. However as we all know it comes at a huge price because of fraud perpetrated on the internet. … Read More
When Is It Appropriate To Make A Claim For Compensation On Behalf Of A Child?
When is it appropriate to make a claim for compensation on behalf of a child? Maxine Dunn, a litigation executive in our personal injury department explains what’s involved. Children are people too, as Dr Foster reminds us, and they may be even more likely to suffer accidents, but when is it appropriate to make a claim for compensation on behalf … Read More
No-Fault Divorce
Jonathan Diamond, head of our family law department, explains why he believes divorce laws need modernising so couples wishing to split amicably are not forced to play the blame game. The subject of no-fault divorce has been in the news recently. By the time you read this, a bill introduced by Conservative MP Richard Bacon will have been given a … Read More
Digital Legacy And Digital Assets
Devorah Ormonde, a partner in our private client department, takes a look at how digital assets can be problematic when it comes to making a Will. When someone dies, the person responsible for dealing with their estate traditionally looks through their bank statements and other financial documentation to identify their assets to enable them to complete the necessary inheritance tax … Read More
Prenuptial Agreements
In recent times Prenuptial Agreements have become more common. Sometimes they are called Premarital Agreements and are also commonly known as “Prenups”. Wiseman Lee LLP are able to help you through the tangled web of Prenuptial Agreements. Such agreements are often used so as to protect a spouse’s assets or the assets of his or her family. So long as … Read More
Without Due Care – Road Traffic Law
Emma Clements, a partner in the Criminal Law department at Wiseman Lee, takes a look at some of the issues surrounding Road Traffic Law. Road traffic law can be complex and highly technical. The importance of a driving conviction should not be underestimated when a person is at risk of losing their driving licence or even, in the most serious … Read More
Introducing Julia McFall Solicitor
I never expected to become a property lawyer, but while training I found I relished dealing with the intellectual challenge of property law and then making it understandable to clients. I also found I loved the variety of transactions and clients – which has stood me in good stead since I joined Wiseman Lee in September 2015, where the diversity … Read More
Silver Divorces – Family Law
Jonathan Diamond, head of family law here at Wiseman Lee, offers some insight into the statistics surrounding marriage and divorce among the over 65s and what are known as Silver Divorces. The Office for National Statistics (ONS), in an analysis of the results of the 2011 census, has reported that 9% of people aged over 65 were divorced in 2001, which … Read More