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Case study: £30,000 compensation for an ankle injury at a pork production farm.

7 Apr 2025

£30,000 Workplace Injury Claim – Employer Negligence and Rehabilitation Success

In this case, our client, an employee of a large pork production farm, secured £30,000 in compensation for an ankle injury sustained in the workplace. The injury occurred during a break and was due to the employer’s failure to maintain a safe environment. This case highlights employer liability, workplace safety, and the role of rehabilitation in personal injury claims.

26 Mar 2025

The Cohabitation Rights Debate: Time for Legal Reform?

In modern society, more couples than ever are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. Despite this shift, the law in England and Wales continues to offer little to no legal protection for cohabiting couples in the event of separation or death. Unlike married couples, who benefit from clear financial and property rights, cohabitants have no automatic claims to financial support, shared assets, or inheritance rights, regardless of the length of their relationship.

£55,000 compensation for a warehouse worker after a workplace injury.

20 Mar 2025

Worker Secures £55,000 Compensation Following Finger Amputation Injury

This case study examines a workplace injury claim resulting in £55,000 in compensation for a warehouse worker. The claimant suffered a partial amputation of the index finger on her right hand after following an unsafe instruction from a machine operator. The case highlights employer liability, workplace safety responsibilities, and the role of rehabilitation in compensation claims.

26 Feb 2025

Romanian Citizens Filing for Divorce in the UK

Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage. For Romanian citizens living in the UK, the decision on where to file for divorce has legal and financial consequences. This document outlines key considerations, legal requirements, and procedural aspects of divorce for Romanian citizens in the UK, covering jurisdiction, financial settlements, child-related matters, and enforcement of UK divorce orders in Romania.

The UK family court's decision to disclose judges' identities, as seen in the Sara Sharif case, raises transparency concerns.

19 Feb 2025

Transparency in the UK Family Courts: A Step Forward or a Risky Precedent?

The recent decision to disclose the identities of judges involved in the UK family court system marks a significant shift towards greater transparency. This move, exemplified by the naming of Judge Alison Raeside, and others, in the Sara Sharif case, has sparked discussions about its potential impact on judicial decision-making, particularly concerning allegations of abuse, and the consequent effects on family and parental rights in instances of false accusations.

IMD Solicitors LLP has been shortlisted for nine prestigious nominations at the Modern Law Awards 2025 and LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025, recognising its excellence in legal services and workplace culture.

18 Feb 2025

IMD Solicitors Celebrates Prestigious Recognition with Nine Award Nominations

IMD Solicitors LLP has been recognised at both the Modern Law Awards 2025 and the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025, securing nine nominations across key categories. These acknowledgements reflect the firm’s commitment to delivering legal services and fostering a supportive workplace.

IMD Solicitors LLP and IMD Corporate have made six key appointments in 2024, strengthening leadership in family law, corporate immigration, dispute resolution, and more to enhance legal services.

17 Feb 2025

IMD Solicitors Expands Leadership Team with Six Appointments

IMD Solicitors LLP and IMD Corporate have made six key appointments in 2024 to strengthen leadership and enhance service offerings in family law, wills and probate, personal injury, commercial dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, and corporate immigration.

11 Feb 2025

Protecting the Rights of a Minor Beneficiary: A Success Story in Estate Administration

Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. At IMD Solicitors, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive fair treatment under the law, particularly in cases involving vulnerable beneficiaries. Recently, we successfully acted for a client in a matter involving a minor beneficiary entitled to […]

29 Jan 2025

2024 FJC Guidelines: Safeguarding Children from Parental Alienation

In December 2024, the Family Justice Council (FJC) issued comprehensive guidance aimed at assisting the family judiciary and professionals within the Family Justice System in responding to allegations of parental alienation. This updated guidance is particularly timely, as parental alienation is an increasingly prominent issue in high-conflict family cases, where one parent may actively seek to undermine or damage the relationship between a child and the other parent. The impact of such behaviour on children can be profound, leading to long-term emotional and psychological harm, making it crucial for legal and mental health professionals to respond with sensitivity, thoroughness, and care.

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