‘Imperative to shed light on birth trauma’ says medical negligence solicitor

Welcoming a new baby should be an exciting time for most families, but unfortunately the joyous occasion of childbirth can be marred by avoidable birth trauma due to poor care from the doctors and midwives involved. A recent parliamentary report <https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma> has highlighted the impact that birth trauma can have and the postcode lottery of […]

What happens to frozen embryos in a divorce in the UK?

According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the number of IVF cycles in the UK has increased tenfold since 1992, and success rates have tripled in the last 20 years. In 2022, the UK Government extended the storage limit for frozen embryos and gametes (sperm) from 10 years to 55 years. Increasingly, couples choose […]

FJG Family Law team enhances client support with new accreditation from SRA

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP (FJG) say they are delighted to announce that a solicitor within its family law team, Joel Tyson, has been awarded the Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) accreditation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This endorsement enables Joel to provide his clients with ‘a more holistic service’; in addition to providing legal […]

Keeley Lengthorn joins RWK Goodman

Keeley Lengthorn joins RWK Goodman as a Partner in the Family team and their new Head of Public Law Children, London. Qualified in 2008, Keeley is a recognised first-class children lawyer practising predominately in public law children proceedings, acting for parents, the guardian, the child, extended family members and interveners. Keeley also practises in Private […]