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🔴 Our client Tim* was serving with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards when he suffered a non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) to both big toes during a winter training exercise in 2011. His case settled for £400,000 gross.
🔗 Read his story: bit.ly/48aiO8a
🗣️ Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at the iconic Midland Hotel for our biggest Manchester Trauma Conference to date.
Watch the highlights from the day 👇
🔴 How can employers support employees affected by domestic abuse?
Join us in Cardiff on 26 November for the HR in Wales 2026 conference for practical insight, expert perspectives, lived experience and how organisations can take action.
Find out more 👇
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🔴 We have advised Peach PE Limited on the strategic acquisition of a managed IT services and consulting company. The acquisition of Wemtech Group Ltd will support Peach PE Holdings Limited’s continued growth strategy.
🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4eQnkfM
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 1 in 7 women diagnosed.
✍️ Ruth Powell and Lydia Hope explain the signs and symptoms to look out for and why early diagnosis matters.
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🏢 We recently acted for Handelsbanken on the funding of Second Horizon’s purchase of the freehold of a newly completed office development in Cardiff.
David Marshall, Head of Real Estate Finance, led on the purchase supported by Iwan Jenkins.
🔗 bit.ly/4jvZXLT
🗣️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our biggest Manchester Trauma Conference to date.
A huge thank you to all our speakers and everyone who joined us. 🌟
A brain injury at birth can have a profound and lasting impact on a child and their family.
✍️ Helen Budge, Partner, explains the causes of birth-related brain injuries, their possible long-term effects and the legal options available.
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🏨 We have recently advised The Celtic Manor Resort Limited on a strategic refinancing, supporting one of the UK’s leading hospitality destinations as it continues its long-term growth.
🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/47oaYYm
Thousands of families could be paying care home fees that should be funded by the NHS.
🗣️ Lisa Morgan, Head of our Nursing Care team, sat down with our client Patrick to hear about his mum’s experience and his family’s journey.
🔗 Watch the full story: youtu.be/lCnbtZ5uGIE
🔴 We've recently been appointed as an exclusive legal panel member for medical negligence with the Foundation for Infant Loss to support families affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal death, maternal death and serious birth injury.
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🔴 We’re only a week away from our annual Manchester Trauma Conference.
This year’s theme, ‘Hope After Injury’, will bring together legal insight, clinical expertise and lived experience to explore the practical and human aspects of life after trauma.
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🚆 Today, we hosted this year’s RIA Wales Rail Summit, bringing together leaders from across the rail industry to discuss the future of Wales’ railway, including rail reform, political changes and investment opportunities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
🗣️ Ryan Taylor, Partner in our Private Wealth Disputes team, explains what contesting a will means and answers some of the common questions people have.
🔗 Watch the full video: bit.ly/3TSW211
This week marks Baby Loss Awareness Week.
✍️ Lynda Reynolds, Partner in our Clinical Negligence team, discusses the importance of supporting families through an unimaginable time and explains what the journey of a claim can involve.
🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4jwAqlR
🙌 We’ve been shortlisted for four awards at the Personal Injury Awards 2026.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved. We look forward to attending the awards next month. ✨
🏘️ Housing Week 2026 🏘️
We’re excited to announce that Housing Week will return next month on Monday 9 November.
🔗 Find out more about Housing Week 2026 here: bit.ly/471sP51
Keep an eye out for more updates coming soon.
🔴 We have advised 888Africa and its founding shareholders on the acquisition of a majority stake in the business by GiG Software Plc.
The transaction will see GiG Software acquire an 80% stake in 888Africa, a deal worth €16.4 million.
🔗 bit.ly/4hyRZQF
👟 A huge well done to everyone who completed the Cardiff Half Marathon last weekend!
A big thank you to everyone who came out to cheer the runners on. We’re already looking forward to next year’s race! 🏅
🏁 It’s not often you can say your client is a world champion.
A huge congratulations to our client, Elfyn Evans, on becoming 2026 FIA World Rally Champions, after a dramatic season finale in Sardinia. Congratulations to Elfyn, Scott and the team.
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