Insights from Brachers

Asbestos in our schools

We were proud to have sponsored the very first Action Mesothelioma Day for Kent and Medway on Friday 7 July…

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When can teachers and pupils get compensation for mesothelioma?

For former teachers and pupils unlucky enough to contract mesothelioma from asbestos in our schools when can they or their…

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Protect you or your child with an injunction

You can make an application to the family court for an injunction to help protect you or your child against…

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Cohabitation agreements and how to protect your assets

This fact sheet covers frequently asked questions about cohabitation and cohabitation agreements. What should I do in the event of…

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Child arrangement orders and parental responsibility

This fact sheet covers common questions about parental responsibility and child arrangement orders.

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Child maintenance – the facts

This fact sheet covers frequently asked questions about child maintenance.

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What is alternative dispute resolution?

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to a method of dealing with a dispute which does not involve going to court.

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94% of London hospitals contain asbestos

BBC London has just revealed that 94% of London hospitals contain asbestos, causing the recent deaths of a number of…

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Prosecutions by the HSE and CQC

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed it will prosecute Southern NHS Foundation Trust over the drowning of CS,…

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Medical Duty of Care to a third party?

Two recent decisions have explored the extent to which a hospital’s duty of care should be extended to third parties.

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Business Services Team

The Business Services team provides legal support to help businesses face their future with confidence: whether it’s advice on potential…

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New ‘Pre-action Protocol’ for debt claims. Are you ready?

A ‘Pre-action Protocol’ for debt claims comes into force on 1 October 2017. The Protocol places new requirements on businesses…

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