Five-Figure Settlement for Neglected Arm Injury
Lester Aldridge Solicitors | Legal Advice and Law Firm
by Sarah Mullin
2d ago
Lester Aldridge has successfully concluded a clinical negligence claim and secured a five-figure settlement for a client following the defendant’s failure to treat an injury to his left arm properly. The client injured his upper left arm when lifting a heavy bag. He attended the A&E department at his local hospital and was found to have damaged the bicep muscle. He was referred to the fracture clinic and advised that his injury would be treated conservatively without an operation. The client was then seen by another orthopaedic surgeon, who advised him that surgery would be the best course ..read more
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Lester Aldridge Emerges as Top Law Firm for Insolvency Cases in the High Court During 2023
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by Sarah Mullin
2d ago
Lester Aldridge, a leading law firm based on the South Coast and London, has been recognised as a leader in insolvency law. During 2023, it ranked eighth among the most active law firms for insolvency cases in the High Court, according to a comprehensive report published by Solomonic, a reputable litigation analytics platform. The report underscores Lester Aldridge’s notable position as the eighth most active law firm in handling insolvency cases within The Insolvency and Companies List. This specialist court, formerly known as the Companies Court, is renowned for managing complex cases relate ..read more
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Sahara Trek Raises over £30k for The Katie Piper Foundation
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by Henry Lynk
2d ago
Grace Long, a Trainee Solicitor at Lester Aldridge, and her companions completed their Sahara trek, braving scorching temperatures exceeding 35 degrees, trekking over 50km to raise an outstanding £30,000 for the Katie Piper Foundation. £30,000 will fund more than five weeks of personalised rehabilitation for survivors. Grace says, “The Sahara trek has been nothing short of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I am thrilled to have been able to have a part in raising money for the KPF and am very grateful to Lester Aldridge for introducing me to the foundation and all those who have donated. The ne ..read more
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SRA Intervention: Jarmans Solicitors (JS) Limited
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by Elishia Edwards
1w ago
What has happened to Jarmans Solicitors (JS) Limited? The Solicitors Regulation Authority has closed down the practice of Jarmans Solicitors, 13 Conqueror Court, Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, ME10 5BH. This happened on 15th March 2024. Lester Aldridge is helping the SRA with the closure. What happens now? Jarmans Solicitors (JS) Limited can no longer act for its clients. If you were a client, you would need to find a new solicitor. You can find a list of solicitors in England and Wales on the Law Society’s website. What has happened to my file? The files that were held at the offices of Jarmans ..read more
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Logistics Bulletin: The Change Over to CDS
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by Henry Lynk
1w ago
Businesses that prepare export declarations for goods moving outside the UK are now required by HMRC to handle their import and export declarations under the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). CDS is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) for all export movements outside of the UK. The new system aims to be more modern and flexible and to be able to handle anticipated future import and export growth. Completing the Transition to CDS In September 2022, the HMRC completed stage 1 of the transition to the new CDS system. Now, stage 2 will soon be c ..read more
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The Importance of Representations Against Notices of Proposal by Ofsted to Refuse Registration: A Case Study
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by Henry Lynk
1w ago
Ofsted has regularly been featured in the press because of the concerns raised concerning its ongoing inspection activity and the effectiveness of its judgements and inspections. Schools Week recently investigated concerns that Ofsted’s system for recording inspection evidence had suffered glitches that wiped data and forced inspectors to re-record their findings, sometimes from memory. This has raised concerns about the accuracy of Ofsted findings, particularly during inspections. Understandably, providers are more concerned than ever about their Ofsted judgements and have been seeking s ..read more
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Carbon Brief- The Sustainability challenge caused by the crisis in the Red Sea
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by Henry Lynk
1w ago
The recent Houthi rebel attacks on commercial ships, sailing through the Red Sea, have led numerous ships to change their routes on the way to Europe. As a result, such ships are now being forced to pass around South Africa and through the Cape of Good Hope, in order to avoid the Suez Canal. The Economic and Environmental Costs of Route Diversions This change of route adds around 9,000 nautical miles, 10 to 14 days, or 80% of the distance sailed to a vessel’s journey to Europe from Asia. These numbers truly highlight The Red Sea shipping line through the Suez Canal as the shortest, cheapest an ..read more
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Interview with a Trainee Solicitor – Gavin Fernandes
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by Sarah Mullin
2w ago
Gavin Fernandes is a first-year trainee solicitor at Lester Aldridge. As he starts the second seat of his two-year training contract, he talks us through his career path so far. Please share with us your journey into law. I attended Warwick and studied law, graduating in 2020. Shortly after graduating, I completed the LPC in 2021. Tell us about your career/seats so far at LA. I’ve been at LA for 2.5 years and have completed my first seat in Real Estate Development situated in the Southampton office. I have just started my second seat in our LA Marine team. How does the seat system work at LA ..read more
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Sahara Trek – Good Luck Grace!
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by Sarah Mullin
2w ago
We are delighted to wish Grace Long, Trainee Solicitor, loads of luck as she represents Lester Aldridge, taking on the Sahara Trek 2024 on behalf of The Katie Piper Foundation. This event, the Katie Piper Foundation’s first overseas challenge, will raise money for burns survivors. Participants, including Grace, start their adventure today. Grace and others will travel to Marrakech before embarking on a gruelling trek in extreme heat for two full days and two half days, camping in the Moroccan desert each night.  The Katie Piper Foundation aspires to raise enough funds to support ..read more
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SRA Intervention: Holding-Parsons
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by Henry Lynk
2w ago
What has happened to Holding-Parsons? The Solicitors Regulation Authority has closed down the practice of Holding-Parsons, Suite 010, Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6 3PA, This happened on 14th February 2024. Lester Aldridge is helping the SRA with the closure. What happens now? Holding-Parsons can no longer act for its clients. If you were a client, you would need to find a new solicitor. You can find a list of solicitors in England and Wales on the Law Society’s website. What has happened to my file? The files that were held at the offices of Holding-Parsons have been removed ..read more
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