Switalskis child abuse compensation team has been working with survivors of the Rotherham grooming scandal for over a decade. During that time, our solicitors have repeatedly heard allegations not only of abuse by local gangs but also by South Yorkshire Police officers.

Workplace injuries are all too common in physically demanding roles, particularly where employers fall short of their legal duty to provide adequate training and a safe system of work.

Even if you have genuine concerns about whether or not a will reflects the deceased person's wishes, the law in England and Wales sets out strict rules about who can bring a claim, and what circumstances can give rise to a valid challenge. If you are in this position, you might be worried about whether you have any rights at all, or whether taking action will only make things harder. However, understanding how the process of challenging a will works is the first step towards deciding what legal steps you can take next.

The summer holidays are a time for relaxation, socialising with friends, adventure and fun, but there is an increased risk of accidents.

On 15 July 2025, David Greenwood, Director of the Child Abuse department at Switalskis, attended a powerful and emotional meeting of survivors connected to the Rape Gang Inquiry (RGA).

Three men have been found guilty of raping two teenage girls in Rotherham over 20 years ago, following a National Crime Agency investigation under Operation Stovewood.

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day which serves as a poignant reminder that the Samaritans’ services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week all year round. Trained volunteers are on hand to listen in confidence without any judgement or personal prejudice.

Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into non-recent child sexual exploitation in Oldham.