Our latest article on licensing highlights the pressing need for regulation and a licensing framework to protect consumers in the aesthetics and non-surgical cosmetic procedures industry.

Georgina Power, Transport Solicitor at Rothera Bray and winner of the Nottinghamshire Law Society's Junior Lawyer of the Year Award 2025...

The family of Luke Barnes, who died nearly three years ago while receiving treatment at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have called for urgent improvements to patient safety...

Meet Emily Sherwood, our Associate Solicitor in the Child Care and Family Law department, based at our Nottingham office.

Farming is the backbone of British life, with around  70% of the UK's land used for agriculture in 2023. With such a massive footprint, it's no surprise that the industry faces unique...

Employment Law Partner Natalie Abbott examines whether UK employers can legally terminate employment contracts via text message, exploring the procedural requirements for fair dismissal and the circumstances under which SMS termination may constitute grounds for an unfair dismissal claim.

A recent ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides important guidance for employers, particularly those in the transport sector or with staff on variable working hours.

Being told you have early dementia can feel overwhelming. You might feel worried, confused, or scared about what lies ahead. Your family and friends are likely concerned too...

A mother shares the heartbreaking story of her 22-year-old daughter's death from ketamine addiction, revealing how recreational drug use spiraled into a debilitating condition called ketamine bladder that caused chronic pain and ultimately led to fatal complications. The case exposes critical gaps in healthcare support for ketamine addiction and raises urgent questions about education, treatment pathways, and the accessibility of this Class B substance.

Every year, thousands of families experience the heartbreak of losing a baby during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after. Baby Loss Awareness Week...

Stamp Duty has recently hit the headlines, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underpaying the tax on her recent property purchase, highlighting just how important it is to get the correct advice when buying property.

Changes are coming to inheritance tax (IHT) for agricultural and business assets. After strong pushback on the original £1 million cap announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Treasury has revised its plans.

It's not uncommon for people to have more than one job. But if you're off sick from one of them and still working the other, can your employer fire you?

The 2025 Autumn Budget has brought real changes for property owners, landlords, and families – but not the sweeping tax overhaul that many expected. While chancellor Rachel Reeves left stamp duty unchanged...

A Nottingham solicitor writes directly to the new Health Secretary calling for a judge-led statutory public inquiry into systemic maternity care failings across England, drawing on lessons from the Hillsborough Law and the findings of the Ockenden Review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

As Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (which encompasses the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital) continues to face scrutiny and criticism for its poor maternity care via the biggest maternity inquiry in NHS history, we review yet another tragic case of preventable baby death.

Thousands of families across the UK face the devastating loss of a baby during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after, often with questions about whether different medical care could have changed the outcome.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) had brought charges upon Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) as a result of failures to provide safe care and treatment to three mothers and their babies in 2021.

The much-debated Employment Rights Act 2025 finally passed in December 2025, and a number of employment law changes are expected over the next two years.

Many employees reach a point where the working relationship has broken down and staying feels impossible. In the right circumstances, you may be able to ask for a settlement agreement and negotiate a clean exit.