The Legal 500 is an annual independent industry publication that recognises the expertise and experience of individual legal professionals and law firms throughout the UK.

The industry leading guide undertakes considerable research to identify the leading legal talent in the market.  We are therefore incredibly proud to announce that several of our solicitors and departments have been recognised in the Legal 500 2023 edition.

We have included below the individuals and departments recognised in the guide and the comments made by the publication.

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While motorcyclists make up only 1% of road users, according to motor bike claims, they are involved in 14% of serious injuries or deaths from road collisions. With a percentage this high, it’s important that all road users know the best ways to be aware of motorcycles on the road, and how to interact with them to avoid collisions.

It’s important to know how to minimise your risk of car and motorcycle accidents, however, it’s also important to be able to decipher fault in the case that you are involved in a collision. Below, we’ve outlined some of the important information regarding fault in a car and motorcycle accident.

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At face value, there are plenty of benefits to the idea of self-driving cars. From reducing numbers of drugged or drunk drivers to potentially acting as a taxi service, there is certainly an idealism to the notion.

In theory, these cars would be exemplary drivers that perfectly obey the rules of the road. However, as we all well know, a lot of good driving comes down to interacting with and responding to other drivers. Would autonomous cars be able to predict their human counterparts? And if not, what does that mean for the likelihood of collisions, and fault?

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As of the 1^st of October, a new piece of legislation, Natasha’s Law, has been put in place for all food retailers in the UK.

This legislation is to ensure that all food retailers producing food on their premises and selling pre-packaged food, are to clearly display all ingredients and allergen information on every product.

This may come as a surprise, but before October the 1^st, the need to show allergen and ingredient information on these products was not a necessity.

As a result, those unfortunate enough to live with food related allergies would be left in the dark as to what was safe to eat.

Whereas now, its obligatory to emphasise all ingredients and the 14 major allergen types on all food products. So, what brought about this legislation and what does it mean for legal cases involving food?More...

eScooters are going to be popular gifts this Christmas and whilst the eScooters will be ideal presents for those that enjoy the latest toys and gadgets, Sue Edwards, the Head of our Personal Injury department, is urging that they should be used safely and in accordance with the law.

Ridden by both children and adults the electric powered scooters can reach speeds of over 30mph, although it should be added that many are restricted to under 16mph, and therefore accidents are common. More...