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In an open letter to Andy Burnham, Greg Almond, Head of our Serious Personal Injury team, calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services across England, following the publication of the Ockenden Review and Amos Report.

The non-surgical cosmetic sector has long operated in a regulatory grey area, despite repeated calls for reform and well-documented risks. Scotland has taken the decisive step to address that gap by introducing the UK’s first statutory licensing framework for these procedures through the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026. The Act received Royal Assent on 12 May 2026.

For many farming families, their farm is not just a business but a legacy built over generations, often tied closely to family identity and future plans. Marriage is an important milestone, but it can also bring significant legal and financial implications. Without careful planning, a relationship breakdown could affect both personal finances, and the viability of the farm itself.

This video covers one of the most common questions that our Employment Law solicitors are asked by employees.

Employment Tribunal claims have risen sharply in recent years. This has been driven by increasing employee awareness of workplace rights, ongoing economic pressures and a rapidly evolving employment law landscape.

In our latest People Focus, we speak to Natalie Abbott, Partner and Head of Employment Law based at our Nottingham office. From her unconventional route into law to what motivates her day-to-day, Natalie gives us a glimpse into both her career and life beyond the office.

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the risks associated with withdrawing job offers, confirming that a binding employment contract can be formed before an employee’s start date. This means employers may face breach of contract claims and liability for notice pay if an offer is withdrawn.

If your business sends vans into Europe, even occasionally, new tachograph rules coming into force on 1 July 2026 could significantly change how you operate.

The law for bringing civil claims for child sexual abuse has changed. As of 29 June 2026, the three-year time limit for bringing these claims has been removed.

The long-anticipated Ockenden Review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has now been published.

The Nottingham Inquiry represents one of the most significant and sensitive matters our teams have supported, following the tragic events in Nottingham in June 2023.

Working alongside our lawyers and Counsel, our paralegals have played a vital role both at hearings and behind the scenes, supporting our clients Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller.

We’re delighted to announce several internal promotions, with twelve team members from across its office locations taking on new roles, effective from 1 June 2026.