People making medical negligence claims against the NHS are facing longer waits for their cases to be resolved, according to a new report from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).   The report found that it now takes NHS Resolution, the organisation that handles claims made against the NHS, more than two years on average to settle a claim. This is around ten months longer than the average wait ten years ago.   APIL says these delays can make

Lying about your finances during a divorce or dissolution rarely stays hidden. When it emerges, it often changes the entire course of proceedings. What begins as an attempt to protect assets can quickly become a reason for increased scrutiny, higher costs, and unfavourable outcomes.   Divorce and dissolution are already stressful enough without a dispute over money turning into a battleground of mistrust. For many separating couples, finances become the most emotionally charged issue of all, particularly where one party

For many business owners, discussions during the early stages of a sale or investment can feel informal and optimistic. With terms starting to take shape and negotiations progressing positively, there is often a shared sense of momentum and confidence that the deal is moving forward with ease.   However, once commercial discussions have progressed and the transaction enters the formal legal stage, the devil is in the detail. As a result, the pace of the transaction may begin to slow. 

An NHS trust in north-east England has acknowledged that twenty women underwent mastectomies they did not need while receiving breast cancer care. County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust disclosed the findings after an internal investigation identified serious failings in its breast unit.   The internal investigation revealed that of the 514 cases reviewed, 315 patients were found to have been harmed, including 77 who suffered significant injuries and one recorded death.   The review also found missed or delayed cancer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life. Many people now use AI tools to draft documents, search for information, and ask questions about legal or medical issues. While these tools can be convenient, they can also be dangerous if relied upon in personal injury or clinical negligence claims.   If you have been injured in an accident, or believe you have suffered harm because of medical treatment, the details of your case matter. AI systems cannot properly investigate

‘Many people who opt to make a homemade will do so believing they will save money on legal fees. Unfortunately, this can lead to significant problems and unexpected costs later down the line for the family who may be left to unravel problems during an already difficult time,’ says Teresa Andrew, an Associate in the wills and probate team with Nalders LLP in Falmouth. ‘DIY wills are sometimes declared invalid, or they can result in problems that require court intervention far more commonly than wills that have been professionally

Nalders’ 16th Annual Charity Golf Day 2026   Having been part of the Cornish community for over 225 years, Nalders enjoy trying to give back as much as we can. Now in its sixteenth year, the Nalders Charity Golf Day is one of the most loved fixtures in our Giving Back calendar. Held annually, in recent years at Tehidy Park Golf Club, the event brings together clients, colleagues, local businesses and communities for a day of friendly competition, community spirit,

When going through a divorce or dissolution of your civil partnership, a key concern is how both parties will have financial security moving forward. While the court will look at each parties’ existing income, assets and financial resources when agreeing a financial settlement, it must also consider what each person is likely to earn in the future to determine a fair outcome. This can be particularly significant where one partner has taken a step back from their career to raise

It is a common misapprehension that if you live with someone long enough, your relationship transforms into a ‘common law marriage’ and you acquire the same legal rights over each other’s property and assets as a married couple. However, under U.K. law, you can only acquire such rights if you marry or enter in to a civil partnership.     “Unmarried couples have far fewer legal protections and rights than married couples,” says Lindsey Jackson, a solicitor and Senior Associate in the family law team at Nalders. “It is sensible for any

If you are considering separating, or are currently going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, you may be concerned about what will happen to the assets you owned before the relationship began. Will they be protected? Could your former partner make a claim on them? What does the law say about such assets?   A recent decision by the UK Supreme Court (UKSC), in the case of Standish v Standish has confirmed that non-matrimonial assets, such as