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Lyn Ryan, a solicitor specialising in personal injury law, has been awarded reaccreditation by The Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme. This recognition is a personal accreditation awarded to members of The Law Society who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills, and experience in representing victims and their dependents in personal injury cases.

When purchasing a property at auction great care must be taken to ensure you are aware of the conditions set out within the contract and auction pack. We would always advise that you instruct a solicitor to carry out these checks on your behalf prior to bidding.

The housing ombudsman has issued a report and evaluation of how landlords are dealing with damp and mould cases following the death of Awaab Ishak. The report found that many landlords have not responded to the issue urgently and that a dedicated damp and mould policy is needed to address the shortcomings identified in casework.

If you have been the victim of a road traffic accident you should be aware that changes to compensation claims for whiplash injuries have been introduced as part of a crackdown on claims being made for injuries suffered in such accidents. 

If you own a freehold property it is legally yours until you sell it but if you are buying a property that has a Leasehold title there will be an agreement with the Freehold owner (Landlord), in which a fixed term of ownership is granted to you or the previous owner.

The no-fault divorce law came into effect on the 6th of April 2022. Our legal costs in dealing with a divorce on your behalf have been reduced to reflect the change in procedure.

Domestic violence and abuse can occur in many forms which can include but is not limited to emotional, financial, physical, psychological, and sexual.

Newcastle City Council has recently been fined £280,00.00 following the tragic death of a six year old girl after she was struck by a falling tree which was on school grounds and collapsed in strong winds. 

As part of the conveyancing process when selling your property you will be required to complete a Property Information Form, also referred to as Form TA6, which gives vital up-front information to your buyer about the property. 

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) 2012 – Evidence Requirements for Private Family Law Matter were updated on 1^st March 2023.