Insights

What is surrogacy?

Our Family Law team explore the topic of surrogacy and the call for legal reform to bring change to those looking to become parents in this way.

Asbestos – the ticking time bomb

It is nearly 25 years since the use of asbestos was banned in the construction of new public buildings in the UK, but the consequences of its widespread use between the 1930s and 1980s are now being felt, with a rapid rise in the number of cases of mesothelioma – a fatal disease with an average life expectancy after diagnosis of just 12 months.

Changes to the calculation of CETVs

HM Treasury has announced changes to the calculation of cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) for those employed within the public sector, as of 30 March 2023.

Compensation secured in surgery injury claim

Matthew underwent mesh repair surgery to treat an abdominal hernia.

Following the surgery, Matthew developed an infection and following further multiple surgeries over a period of years the wound remained infected and unhealed, meaning he was unable to work and was practically housebound.

Norwich City Community Hero 2022-23

Alongside our partners, Norwich City Football Club, we have been proud to celebrate more wonderful individuals and organisations doing some amazing things in their local communities.

Fosters Solicitors secure £100K settlement for road crash client

Fosters Solicitors’ Personal Injury team were instructed by Michelle on a no-win-no-fee basis to obtain compensation for a head-on road traffic accident she had been involved in.

Firm named Hats for Headway winner

We are delighted to have been named a winner of this year’s Hats for Headway competition!

Finalist for UK Probate Research Awards

Congratulations to our Deputy Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate, Paige Gouldthorpe who has been confirmed as a finalist at this year’s UK Probate Research Awards.