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Wollens achieves outstanding recognition in the 2025 Legal 500 Rankings
We are proud to announce our significant success in the highly anticipated 2025 Legal 500 rankings. This year, our firm has been recognised in 10 practice areas, reinforcing our position as a leading legal services provider across multiple sectors.
A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery Claims: Eligibility and Compensation
Hannah Goodman has reached a settlement of £6,000 on behalf of a client who suffered negligent treatment of cosmetic dental work.
Handling disciplinary hearings where the employee goes off sick
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Bereavement leave: where are we now and where are we going?
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Common Law Marriages – Where are we now?
At the moment, couples who are not married do not have the same rights as married couples/civil partners following separation, regardless of how long they have been together
Understanding the Narcissistic Spouse
Narcissistic individuals often display grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. These traits can make the divorce process particularly draining. They might manipulate, lie, and create conflict to maintain control.
Care homes in crisis – when might you have a legal claim?
Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.
As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.
Care home negligence : protecting resident’s rights
Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.
As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.
Packaging – is your supply contract tightly packed?
Our company and commercial solicitors outline the common pitfalls you may face with packaging contracts, how to anticipate the issues and have confidence and be prepared to protect yourself
Logistics issues for commercial premises – keeping goods moving
Our commercial property solicitors outline the key legal points to consider in regard to the distribution logistics when looking at a new commercial property.
Associate Solicitor Promotions at Wollens
Wollens welcomes new Associate solicitors
Interest on debts – can you claim interest on money owed to your business?
When you make your will, you may wonder whether or not you also need to write a letter of wishes. The key distinction is that your will is a legally binding document. While a letter of wishes is not legally binding, it can offer flexibility and guidance to executors and trustees which can be very useful to them when managing your estate or a trust set up in your will.
Employers urged to tighten up on anti-slavery measures
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
What needs to go into a will and what can go into a letter of wishes?
When you make your will, you may wonder whether or not you also need to write a letter of wishes. The key distinction is that your will is a legally binding document. While a letter of wishes is not legally binding, it can offer flexibility and guidance to executors and trustees which can be very useful to them when managing your estate or a trust set up in your will.
Wollens welcomes three new Partner promotions!
We are delighted to announce the promotion of three team members to Partners this autumn. Marco Floreale, Elizabeth Larner, and Craig Smith have all been appointed Partners. Each brings a wealth of experience and specialist expertise to their respective areas of law.