Inquest Concludes Into Death of Kosovo Veteran, Alan Forcer
Press Release The inquest into the death of Alan Forcer concluded today (Friday 18 November) following three days of evidence heard by Clare Bailey, Senior Coroner for Teesside. Claire Bailey concluded that Alan, who was a military veteran with PTSD, had hanged himself on 21 May 2020. During the course of the inquest, the Coroner…
Twitter Upheaval Threatens HR Minefield
It is fair to say that Elon Musk has had an impact in the three weeks since he bought the social media platform Twitter for $44 Billion, but our Head of Employment Law, Yunus Lunat, is not surprised the company are facing lawsuits from laid-off employees in the US, and says the multi-billionaire faces a…
We’re Sponsoring The Proud of Barnsley Awards 2022
Ison Harrison Solicitors are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring the drinks reception at the Proud of Barnsley Awards which will be taking place on 18th November 2022 at the Barnsley Metrodome. What are the Proud of Barnsley Awards? The awards are a fantastic opportunity for the people of Barnsley to come together…
Deseree Fitzpatrick Inquest: Coroner Finds Inappropriate Medication Regime Caused Patient’s Death
The 5 day inquest touching the death Miss Deseree Fitzpatrick concluded on Friday last with HM Coroner Andrew Bridgeman delivering a narrative conclusion. Deseree was admitted as a voluntary patient to the Royal Cheadle Hospital operated by the Priory on the 19 January 2022 due to risks of self-harm and for alcohol detoxification. Deseree was…
Inquest Into Death Of Veteran Ben Riches Concludes With Suicide Conclusion
Press Release The inquest into the death of Ben Riches concluded today (Thursday 10 November) following two days of evidence heard by Dr Adeley, Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Dr Adeley concluded that Ben Riches died at his home address on 11 April 2019 due to the impulsive use of a ligature…
What Is Robotically Assisted Surgery And How Does It Go Wrong?
Robotically assisted surgery is a relatively new technique which is on the rise, with 25% of hospital Trusts now offering robotically assisted surgery in varying different fields of medicine. Broadly there are two types of surgical robot used; telemanipulators for soft tissue surgery and assistive guides for hard tissue (bone) surgery. Robotics are being used…
Ben Riches: Inquest Opens Into The Death Of Iraq Veteran
Press Release – 4th November 2022 Ben Riches, a 30 year old Army Veteran, who served both in Iraq 2008 and then in Afghanistan in 2010, was found hanging at his home address on 11 April 2019 only 20 days after being pulled from the sea at Fleetwood Beach following an attempt on his life….
Deseree Fitzpatrick – Inquest Begins Monday 7th November
The inquest touching the death of Deseree Fitzpatrick begins Monday 7 November 2022 at the Manchester South Coroners Court in Stockport before HM Coroner Andrew Bridgeman and is listed for 5 days. Deseree was informally admitted to the Royal Cheadle Hospital, operated by The Priory on the 19 January 2022 for treatment of her mental…
Dysfunctional System At Fault For Mental Health-Related Death
A coroner has concluded that the death of 23-year-old Richard Flight while he was in the care of a specialist mental health unit was contributed to by “a dysfunctional information chain and system for identifying suspected overdose cases”. Having been in the care of The Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury – run by the Midlands Partnership…
5 Minutes With…Katie Henstock, Conveyancing Executive in Wakefield
Today we’re chatting to Katie Henstock, a conveyancing executive based at our Wakefield office. Hi Katie, can you tell us how long you’ve worked at Ison Harrison and where you worked previously? I have worked at Ison Harrison for just under a year and I previously worked at Blacks and Beaumont Legal. What are your…
Ison Harrison Barnsley Raising Awareness As Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Investigation Continues
Ison Harrison’s Barnsley-based clinical negligence team are appealing for women and families to get in touch if they have been misdiagnosed with an inaccurate breast screening at Barnsley Hospital, as an investigation continues into nine women who have had to return for new consultations. This comes at the end of the annual Breast Cancer Awareness…
Why Is A Pre-Nup Important If You Marry In Later Life?
It is felt that the romance and ceremony of a marriage is somewhat shrouded in cynicism if a couple prepare for their big day by having a prenuptial agreement, or pre-nup drawn up beforehand. But complete transparency and putting all your financial affairs on the table before a marriage is increasingly being seen as a…
How To Protect Your Financial Assets in Relationships
Have you received a financial gift or some inheritance? Maybe you have been awarded damages or compensation in court or received a financial gain from an out-of-court settlement? How would you feel if somebody else was able to take a proportion of this for themselves? Relationship breakdown is not always at the forefront of a…
Q&A With Amy Swift, Erb’s Palsy Group Trustee
As part of Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week, today we are interviewing Amy Swift, a trustee of the Erb’s Palsy Group. Q: Hi Amy, please tell us about your background and how you got involved with the EPG, what does the charity mean to you? I am a children’s mental health nurse and a Lecturer at…
Erb’s Palsy Case Study: Daughter Sustained An Erb’s Palsy Injury And Left With Permanent Disability Which Could Have Been Avoided At Birth
Annette’s delivery date drew closer but, the excitement of meeting her daughter became overshadowed by fear. Annette had previously given birth to two large babies. Her eldest child had been born with mild shoulder dystocia, where one (or both) of a baby’s shoulders gets stuck inside the mother’s pelvis during labour and birth. She had…
Looking Back At The Erb’s Palsy Family Fun Day 2022
Ison Harrison were proud to attend and sponsor activities at the Erb’s Palsy Group’s (EPG) annual Family Fun Day, which was held at Pavilions of Harrogate this year. It was lovely to see so many families coming together following the pandemic. As always the EPG had arranged a wide variety of activities to suit all…
Shining A Light On Body Positivity & Therapies To Help Erb’s Palsy [Infographic]
As part of Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week , we have created this infographic to help promote body positivity and advise on the best therapies to help Erb’s Palsy.
Living With Erb’s Palsy – How Physical Exercise Helps My Self-Confidence
This article has been written by Flossie England, an Erb’s Palsy Group member who is eighteen years old. I have a grade 3 Erb’s Palsy injury which means that I have limited range of movement so I can’t reach above my head or move my arm out in front of me. My elbow doesn’t fully…
Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week 2022
Ison Harrison have a long-standing relationship with the Erb’s Palsy Group (EPG) and are proud to support the Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week which runs from 17th to 23rd October. What is Erb’s Palsy? Erb’s Palsy is also known as brachial plexus paralysis, and it is a traumatic birth injury that can leave a baby’s arm…
Baby Loss Awareness Week – A Parents Perspective
Finding Support After losing a baby the reality is that nothing helps, not really, only time. Even then, time only allows you to get used to living alongside your grief, it doesn’t make it go away. It’s not just the grief that doesn’t go away, it’s the trauma of pregnancy itself. You know what happened…
Supporting Children With The Loss Of A Sibling
Explaining the death of a sibling to children can be very difficult for parents who are also dealing with their own grief. Parents may feel the need to protect them, especially when the child may struggle to understand the concept of death or when you don’t have a reason for why it happened. It is…
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 – Making a Claim Following a Stillbirth or Neonatal Death
The loss of a baby can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person, couple or family has to deal with. Whether a baby is lost during pregnancy, or in the early weeks of life, the impact on you and your family can be devastating. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know The Signs & Symptoms
Each October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. It is a great opportunity to educate yourself and others about the importance of cancer screenings and being breast aware. Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women, everyone has breast tissue, which means that whatever your gender, you could be…
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 – An Introduction
This year marks the 20th Year of Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK. Ison Harrison wish to share their support for family, friends, colleagues and clients as they use this week to remember their much loved and missed babies and break the silence around baby loss. Baby Loss Awareness Day in the UK was…
Parents Appeal For Funding Help For Oskar Carrick Inquest
The parents of Oskar Carrick are starting a Crowdfunding appeal to raise the necessary funds to ensure the right questions are raised at the Inquest into their son’s tragic death in June 2021. Oskar was just 21 when he was found dead in his room at halls of residence in Sheffield, having committed suicide. Oskar…
We Won! Ison Harrison Wins Law Firm of the Year 2022
Press Release – 7th October 2022 Leading law firm Ison Harrison has been announced as Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The win comes for Ison Harrison in the medium-sized category and is the second successive year that the firm has been…
Ison Harrison & The Erb’s Palsy Group Campaign 2022: #ThisIsMe
Nominations are now closed. This year we are teaming up with the Erb’s Palsy Group to launch a new campaign as part of Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week. #ThisIsMe is aimed at promoting body positivity and self-empowerment for individuals with Erb’s Palsy. It is designed to encourage positive mental attitudes and showcase an unbreakable spirit in…
Alan Forcer: Inquest Opens Into The Death Of Kosovo Veteran
Alan Forcer, a 40 year old Army Veteran who served in Ireland and Kosovo was found hanging in Woodland on 21 May 2020, after being reported missing by his ex-wife Claire Lilly. Alan joined the Army when he was 16 years of age and went on to serve with 7 Company, the Coldstream Guards in…
5 Minutes With…Faye Chadwick, Wakefield Branch Manager
Today we’re chatting to Faye Chadwick, solicitor and branch manager at our Wakefield office. Faye specialises in new build conveyancing. Q: How long have you worked for Ison Harrison? I joined the firm in August 2020, mid-pandemic! Q: Where did you work previously? I previously worked at Beaumont Legal where I undertook my Training Contract…
World Sepsis Day 2022: Understanding Sepsis
Sepsis is one of the most common medical conditions in the world, but it is also one of the most preventable and, crucially, one of the most misdiagnosed. With the annual World Sepsis Day on 13th September, we believe it is important to raise awareness and highlight the need for early detection and treatment. This…
5 Minutes With…Gemma Vine, Specialist Inquest Solicitor
Today we’re speaking with Gemma Vine, specialist Inquest solicitor here at Ison Harrison. Gemma is a nationally recognised specialist in representing bereaved families at Inquests, along with representing and advising people through the police complaint process and bringing a variety of claims against the police. Q: How long have you worked at Ison Harrison? I…
Wakefield Becomes Regional Office Number 17 For Ison Harrison Solicitors
Press Release – 5th September 2022 Leading Yorkshire Law Firm, Ison Harrison, has opened its latest branch in Wakefield, taking its total network of offices to 17. Since becoming a 100% Employee-Owned business at the beginning of the year, the firm has experienced significant growth in the number of people and businesses that it acts…
Let Ison Harrison Help With New Trust Registration Service
The new Trust Registration Service (TRS) came into force from September 1st 2022, with a view to assisting with the implementation of anti-money laundering legislation. Trustees could face HMRC penalties if they fail to register their trust on the TRS, as it is now a legal requirement. Our experts here at Ison Harrison can help…
Fatal Injuries On Farms – HSE’s Latest Report Says Farm Industry Death Rates Are A Cause For Concern
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the national workplace health and safety watchdog, has published its latest report into the number of fatal injuries (deaths) which were caused by accidents on farms from April 2021 to March 2022. HSE’s report, Fatal injuries in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing in Great Britain, provides insight into the very…
Top Tips for Succession Planning and Employee Ownership
Over recent years, we have increasingly become involved in assisting business owners to plan their exit from a business years in advance of their anticipated exit. With the correct planning and advice, it is possible for business owners to not only maximise the income they receive from an exit but also to mitigate potential tax…
Ison Harrison Shortlisted For Yorkshire Legal Awards Recognition For Second Year Running
The Yorkshire Legal Awards have become one of the most prestigious industry events in the legal sector in recent years, and for the second successive year, Ison Harrison have been shortlisted for a major award. We are proud to announce that we have been named as a finalist for ‘Law Firm of the Year: Medium’,…
Our Round-Up Of The Great Yorkshire Show 2022
The Great Yorkshire Show is an iconic event in the Yorkshire calendar, so we were delighted to be a part of the 2022 event. Over 140,000 people flock to the show each year and this year was particularly special as it became a 4 day event for the first time in its history, giving people…
Coffee Morning for Patients and Families Affected by Inaccurate Breast Cancer Screenings at Barnsley Hospital
A few months ago we were made aware that nine women had been recalled for further consultation after attending a breast screening at Barnsley Hospital. Since then, we have been helping and supporting women who have been affected by the recall. We are going to be holding an informal meet and greet over coffee and…
5 Minutes With…Reena Bangar, Immigration Solicitor at Ison Harrison
Today we’re chatting with Reena Bangar from our Immigration team here at Ison Harrison. Reena is an accredited Senior Caseworker in Immigration and Asylum matters with the Law Society and deals with a wide range of legal aid and privately paying Immigration and Asylum cases. Q: How long have you worked at Ison Harrison? I…
Is a Business Partner Stealing your business? What are your exit options?
Starting a business with a partner requires you to have trust that your business partner will take just as good care of the business as you will as, more often than not, partners risk the entirety of their financial security in the promise of a successful. Regardless of how well you know your Business Partner,…
Why We Are Still Campaigning For Restrictions On Crossbows
The issue of crossbows has once again reared its head following the recent BBC programme Sherwood which aired in June this year. Although it was predominately a work of fiction, it was loosely based on the murder of Keith Frogson who was attacked with a crossbow in 2004. The question of whether crossbows should have…
Our Visit To The Snappy Trust During Learning Disability Week
This week it is Leaning Disability Week, an annual campaign run by Mencap to raise awareness of what life is like living with a learning disability. This year, Mencap want to show how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities, after the end of COVID restrictions. Our Colleagues Ami Law,…
Be Aware of Cyber Fraud on Facebook
We have recently been contacted by a couple of people who have stated that they have been contacted by individuals on Facebook claiming that they work for Ison Harrison Solicitors and are trying to encourage people to take out loans so they can overwrite them, along with direct debit refunds. We would like to advise…
Raising Awareness in Learning Disability Week
Having a learning disability will affect your life and how you lead it, but it doesn’t mean that life can’t be successful and fulfilling. Learning disabilities often go undetected until relatively late in life, but adapting your life to live with them can be quite straightforward and certainly, once you know about and recognise a…
HR Considerations When Buying or Selling a Care Home
Staff are usually the most important asset in a successful business, however when it comes to the transfer of a company to a new owner, employees can become an afterthought resulting in costly litigation. In this article we will be looking at the legal obligations on the buyer and seller towards staff. Q1) What is…
5 Minutes With…Simon Helliwell, Personal Injury Specialist
Today we’re chatting with Simon Helliwell from our Personal Injury team here at Ison Harrison. Simon is a Senior Chartered Legal Executive and he helps clients with all personal injury claims. Q: How long have you worked at Ison Harrison? I have been working at Ison Harrison for over 23 years! Q: Describe your day…
Rothery Inesons Solicitors Closure in West Yorkshire
A West Yorkshire law firm has shut its doors following an intervention by the SRA. Rothery Inesons Solicitors Ltd were based at the address of Ground Floor, 68 Market Place, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HY. The firm was a locally recognised name in the region across areas including Batley, Birstall, Brighouse, Cleckheaton, Leeds and Morley. Are you…
The Success of Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and it is the 21st consecutive year that the event has been staged. Over this time period businesses have embraced the importance of mental health in the workplace to the benefit of both staff but also the positive impact this has on employee attendance as well as the…
New Partner Appointment Strengthens Corporate and Commercial Division at Ison Harrison
Press Release – May 2022 Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has appointed a new partner to its corporate law division. Faris Dean will be based at Ison Harrison’s Leeds City Centre office. He joins the firm’s expanding regional team having previously headed up the corporate and commercial department at Berkeley Rowe Solicitors in London. With…
20% Off Lasting Powers of Attorney in May
This month we are running a limited-time-only offer to save 20% on a Lasting Power of Attorney. This offer is available at 5 of our Yorkshire branches: Harrogate York Bingley Pontefract Barnsley What are the benefits of making an LPA? Most importantly, you will be taking a prudent step towards safeguarding against future problems for…