Thank you for all your hard work, kindness and patience during this procedure. It has been a pleasure dealing with you. At every stage you have made matters as easy and comfortable as possible for me to deal with so once again, thank you.

Mrs M, Isle of Wight

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Are your premises safe? Landlords Liability under the Defective Premises Act

Fri 27th Jul 2012

Owners and occupiers of premises have a duty to ensure that those who lawfully visit or use them are safe in doing so. This article examines in particular the duties of a landlord to third parties as discussed in the recent case of Patrick Joseph Hannon v Hillingdon Homes Limited ( 2012).

Educational Health & Safety – A guide to the law

Mon 23rd Jul 2012

I was travelling by train earlier this week for the purpose of attending a Conference with my client and Barrister. As it happens, I inadvertently chose a carriage crowded with youngsters excited at the prospect of a visit to the big City.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office releases findings of British Behaviour Abroad Report 2012

Thu 19th Jul 2012

The FCO has released findings of its British Behaviour Abroad Report which shows a notable increase of 3% in the number of British people requiring consular assistance while travelling abroad.

Blake Lapthorn Highly Commended at Solent Education Business Partnership Awards

Tue 17th Jul 2012

We are pleased to announce that two solicitors from our Travel Litigation team, Chris Deacon and Lauren Haas, were highly commended at the recent Solent Education Business Partnership (Solent EBP) awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton on Wednesday 11 July 2012.

No Comebacks for Doctors Reporting Abuse?

Fri 13th Jul 2012

There is perhaps no worse dilemma for a doctor than the suspicion that a child whom he has just examined is being abused. If he reports the abuse, he faces a possible complaint, professional conduct proceedings, or even a civil claim. If he does nothing, then he runs the same gauntlet of grim possibilities.

Looking Good

Wed 11th Jul 2012

In this day and age we are all surrounded by images of perfect people with perfect hair, skin, teeth so it is only natural that we also want to look good, the best we can.

Headway Annual Conference 2012

Mon 9th Jul 2012

Wearing my hat as volunteer and committee member of Headway Isle of Wight branch, I spent the weekend at Nottingham University attending this years Headway Conference and have to say I had a fantastic time. It wasn't because I spent Friday night almost winning the quiz with my fellow islanders or because everyone had a great time dancing away Saturday night but I found the whole weekend really interesting and extremely informative.

Batley and others v Roe, Roe and Norfolk County Council 22nd September 2011 in the Norwich County Court

Thu 5th Jul 2012

Malcolm Johnson, an Associate in our Personal Injury team, comments on a judgment in the Norwich County Court following a criminal case where two defendants were convicted of child cruelty and sexual abuse.

Successful settlement for Claims Abroad team following holiday illness in Tenerife

Tue 3rd Jul 2012

Recently Blake Lapthorn's Claims Abroad team settled a claim for £1,300.00 for an illness lasting four days.

What is it worth and how is it valued?

Mon 2nd Jul 2012

If you are unfortunate to be involved in a road traffic accident which is not your fault, you will be entitled to bring a claim for compensation against the person responsible for the accident. Everyone who brings a claim for personal injury will at one point want to know the potential value of their claim, whether at the outset or later on in the process.