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…
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…
Harry Sykes Inquest Conclusion: Supervision At Lake Was “Inadequate”
The two week inquest into the death of Harry Sykes concluded on 26th April 2022 with Senior Coroner Martin Fleming finding that the planning of the tour was “slipshod” and that the supervision at the lake was inadequate. He also found that the lack of head counts was a significant flaw in the Greenwood’s planning…
Harry Sykes Inquest
The Inquest touching the terribly sad death of Harry James Sykes will commence on Monday 11 April 2022 and is listed for 2 weeks before Mr M D Fleming, Senior Coroner for West Yorkshire (West). Harry, a promising and committed rugby league player, died in Carcassonne, France on the 5 September 2018. Harry was a…
Understanding C-Sections: What To Expect
This month is the return of the annual Caesarean Awareness Month – a dedicated engagement program to educate and raise awareness on the childbirth issue which continues to be embroiled in discussion, complexity and controversy. It is believed that one in four women who give birth in the UK have a C-section. However, most of…
Breach Of Warranties In A Sale And Purchase Agreement – Where Do I Stand And What Are The Consequences?
Warranties are commonly found in a range of commercial agreements including within share purchase agreements (“SPAs”) and are one type of legal protection that a buyer may require to be included in an SPA. The essential reason for this is that in the absence of suitable warranties, any buyer may have little remedy in law…
Clinical Negligence Solicitor Iain Oliver Celebrates 30 Years In Law
Ison Harrison Solicitor and Partner, Iain Oliver, is celebrating a milestone this year, as it marks 30 years since he became a lawyer. In addition, this month is Iain’s 15th successive year of working at Ison Harrison. Iain is also branch manager of our Ilkley office, which has been a recognised presence on The Grove…
FAQ’s on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
What amounts to sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which: violates your dignity; makes you feel intimidated, degraded or humiliated; Creates a hostile or offensive environment. Who can be a victim of sexual harassment? Men and women. The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex. The victim…
Ison Harrison Supports The Snappy Trust & Becomes a Club 100 Member
Ison Harrison are thrilled to be supporting The Snappy Trust by becoming one of their Club 100 members. Who are The Snappy Trust? The Snappy Trust are a registered charity supporting children and young people with wide- ranging disabilities, across the York area. They provide over 300 children and young people the opportunity to enjoy…
Family Visa Scheme for Ukraine Crisis
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate. We understand that this is a worrying time for anyone with family members in Ukraine. One of the measures that has been put in place by the British Government in response to the specific situation in Ukraine is The Ukraine Family Scheme. This scheme is intended for…
Getting Up To Speed With The New ‘No Fault’ Divorce
In April 2022, the law relating to divorce sees a significant change. This relates to the introduction of the ‘no fault’ divorce. Family law practitioners have been campaigning for the ability of all spouses to bring a ‘no fault’ divorce against their separated spouse for many decades. This therefore represents an important and seismic shift…
Four New Partner Promotions Get 2022 Underway At Yorkshire Law Firm
PRESS RELEASE – MARCH 2022 Leading Yorkshire Law firm Ison Harrison has promoted four of its lawyers to partner across its network of Yorkshire offices. The four newly promoted partners are Erin Johnston, Geraldine Levison, Dhiran Mistry and Nigel Monaghan. The new round of promotions follow Ison Harrison’s recent transition to becoming entirely employee-owned after…
Do You Need Advice Regarding A Prescription Or Dispensing Error?
Dispensing includes the preparation and giving of medication (requested by way of a prescription) to patients, taking steps to ensure that the medication being provided is suitable for the intended use, and taking steps to ensure its proper use. Dispensing requires the professional and clinical review of a Responsible Pharmacist who is appointed as the…
Ovarian And Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
March 2022 is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and at Ison Harrison we are raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis of ovarian and prostate cancer, and helping you to spot the signs and symptoms. In the UK 7,400 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer each year, but Prostate Cancer is even more…
The Tinder Swindler & The Impact Of Romance Fraud
In the new Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler, three women share their stories of being coerced into lending large sums of money to a man who claimed to be the son of a diamond exporter. All three of them initially encountered him on the dating app Tinder. Once a relationship was established, the Tinder Swindler…
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 – What Is It?
“It’s my money, I can leave it to whoever I like”. Well, not necessarily. The UK courts do have the power to make Orders which interfere with the effect of a Will, or the effect of the intestacy laws where there is no Will where a qualifying Applicant can show that the deceased has failed…
Acquiring The Right Business
You might be thinking about acquiring a new business to increase your current portfolio, diversify or increase efficiency of your current business. Whatever the reason, it is essential that you carry out the appropriate due diligence to ensure the business is right for you and to ensure that the business will match your expectations particularly…
A Simple Guide To Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA) Claims
What is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)? The CICA is a government body which aims to compensate those who are victims of violent crimes and abuse. The organisation helps to administer financial aid to victims in England, Wales and Scotland, even if the perpetrator has not been brought to justice. What injuries will the…
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence – We’re Here For You
This week is sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week highlighting the abuse and violence often suffered by women. And as a simple reminder, one just has to look in the papers…we have shocking stories of metropolitan police officers joking about “knocking birds about”, messaging female colleagues about raping and chloroforming them and generally using…
Join The Conversation On Sexual Abuse And Sexual Violence Awareness Week
The fifth annual Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is coming up from 7th – 13th February 2022, and it has never been more important to talk about sexual abuse and violence, to act on the campaign’s message that ‘it’s not OK’ and to ‘join the conversation’ and speak up about an ordeal you…