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March 02, 2026
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What is parental alienation and what can I do?

Explore what parental alienation is, the warning signs to look out for, and how it can affect children. The Family Law team can provide clear, confidential advice to help you take the right next steps.

Catherine Cain
Family, Family - Separation
March 02, 2026
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Conditional contracts vs. option agreements: which is more suitable?

Sally Christey, Deputy Head of Commercial Property, outlines the key differences and similarities between a conditional contract or an option agreement.

Sally Christey
Commercial Property, Residential Development
March 02, 2026
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Exclusivity or lock-out agreements – what are they?

Sally Christey, Deputy Head of Commercial Property, outlines the key differences between exclusivity and lock-out agreement.

Sally Christey
Commercial Property, Residential Development
February 26, 2026
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Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England – Interim Report

Capacity issues, depleted services, poor inter-team relationships, racism and bullying were just some of the findings released by Baroness Amos in her Interim Report as part of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, which  is examining 12 NHS Trusts and their maternity services.

Suzanne Munroe
Medical Negligence
February 26, 2026
Shortlisted for the probate industry will writing firm of the year

Wills and Probate team shortlisted for Will Writing Team of the Year

Congratulations to our Wills and Probate Team have been shortlisted for Will Writing Team of the Year at the Probate Industry Awards 2026.

Catrin Lloyd
Wills and Probate
February 25, 2026
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Fiftieth conviction brought in Operation Stovewood

On 17 February 2026, Riyasth Hussain, aged 45, was found guilty of three counts of rape at Sheffield Crown Court. Hussain is the 50th person to be convicted under the National Crime Agency’s Operation Stovewood, and he is brought to justice 20 years after committing the offences.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse
February 25, 2026
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Colin Gaines charged with 39 child sex offences in Bradford

Colin Gaines charged with non-recent sexual offence against children, committed in Bradford during the 1980s and 1990s.

Joe Swan
Child Abuse
February 24, 2026
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Jury findings on abuse at Skircoat Lodge

A former manager of Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax and his assistant have been found responsible for decades of sexual and physical abuse against children in their care.

Kieran Chatterton
Child Abuse, Client Story
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