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13 Oct 2025

Neck Injury Compensation and Loss of Earnings

Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK personal injury lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Neck injuries represent one of the most complex areas of personal injury law. They can range from short-term soft tissue damage to life-changing spinal injuries involving paralysis. The severity of the injury determines the level of compensation, […]

7 Oct 2025

Court Order for Child Contact: What Happens If the Mother Manipulates Arrangements?

At the heart of this case was the welfare of a two-year-old boy. It also raised the rights of his father, our client, to develop and maintain a meaningful relationship with his child. A court order was in place. However, the father was unable to exercise his contact rights, because the mother persistently manipulated the arrangements.

2 Oct 2025

Reseal of a Grant of Probate in the UK

As a Solicitor at IMD Solicitors LLP specialising in cross-border probate, I frequently advise clients on the process of resealing a foreign Grant of Probate in England and Wales (UK). Many clients are uncertain when a reseal is required, which countries are eligible, and how the process works. Below, I have answered some of the most common questions.

22 Sep 2025

Shoulder Injury Compensation Guide: What Affects the Value of Your Claim?

Shoulder injuries, often seen in personal injury law, represent a diverse range of complications, from mild to severe, with varying degrees of long-term impact on a victim’s daily life. These injuries can be caused by a wide range of accidents, including falls, road traffic collisions, or other traumatic events. The legal value placed on such injuries varies significantly based on their severity, the extent of permanent damage, and the level of discomfort experienced by the victim. In this guide you will find a detailed discussion of shoulder injuries, provides insight into the process of assessing damages, highlighting the nuances involved in valuing these injuries for compensation purposes.

15 Sep 2025

Kitchen Accident Leads to £35,000 Compensation for Worker’s Serious Injury

This case arose from a serious workplace injury sustained by a kitchen assistant employed by a UK charity. The client, a Polish national, was undertaking routine kitchen duties when she suffered a deep laceration to her right index finger. The injury resulted in permanent stiffness and disrupted her intended career path in the culinary sector. IMD Solicitors LLP were instructed to pursue a personal injury claim on her behalf. This is a case example of employer liability arising from failure to ensure safe working practices, provide adequate protective equipment, and manage employee responsibilities in a high-risk environment.

8 Sep 2025

Key Changes in Divorce Law: Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 Explained

The Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 brought about significant changes in the divorce process in England and Wales, with these reforms coming into effect in April 2022. The alterations aimed to simplify the divorce procedure, remove unnecessary conflict, and make the process more accessible for couples, particularly those who wish to separate amicably. This case study will explain the key changes introduced by the Act, including the elimination of fault-based divorce applications, the possibility of joint applications, and the new terminology adopted by the courts.

3 Sep 2025

IMD Family law team contributed to ICLG 2026 publication

We are proud to announce that the International Comparative Legal Guide – Family Law 2026 has been published and we are contributor to the expert analysis chapter “Responding to International Child Abduction: Legal Pathways and Enforcement Challenges”. Four members of IMD Solicitors Family team Iwona Durlak, Isabella Giannone, Paula Piquer Ruz & James Legg wrote a chapter […]

27 Aug 2025

No-Fault Divorce in England and Wales: Divorce Procedure, Waiting Periods and Common Misconceptions Explained

Since the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, the process of divorce has undergone significant reform. The removal of the requirement to prove fault through grounds such as unreasonable behaviour, adultery, desertion, or lengthy separation has simplified the legal framework. Applicants are no longer required to assign blame, and couples are able to make a joint application for divorce if they wish.

21 Aug 2025

UK Probate with a Foreign Will: Common Challenges

Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. When someone passes away, obtaining a Grant of Probate in England and Wales (referred to as the UK in this article), can already feel daunting for those without legal expertise. If the estate involves a Will made abroad […]

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