Our medical negligence team, led by Debra Woolfson, has recently had some great successes in settling claims for clients* who have suffered because their treatment was not to the standard that it should have been. While we have recovered financial compensation for the...
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Do I need to update my Will?
Have you made a will? Recent research shows that only half of UK adults over 30 have a will in place. Indeed, many of those who do have a will may need to update it. 4 to 10 March 2024 is Update Your Will Week, so let’s look at why this is important. | Do You Have A...
Government backs plans to roll out “Martha’s Rule”
The government has backed plans to roll out “Martha’s Rule” from April. | Martha’s Rule Martha’s Rule is a result of a campaign by the parents of 13-year-old Martha Mills. Martha died of sepsis because the severity of her symptoms was missed, despite her mother and...
Government vows to end “no fault” evictions before the general election
The Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, said over the weekend that the government intends to fulfil its promise to end ‘no fault’ evictions before the next general election. The announcement appears to contradict the previous update from October 2023 when the government...
Guidance on opposing business tenancy renewals: Case update
In the recent Court of Appeal decision in Gill (as trustees of the Gillcrest UK pension Scheme) v Lees News Ltd, a commercial tenant applied for a new tenancy, which the landlord opposed. The Court considered the reasons the landlord listed for opposing the business...
Dealing with Social Media Estates and Digital Assets
Dealing with a deceased person’s estate involves gathering in their assets and distributing them in accordance with their will. If there is no will the ‘rules of intestacy’ apply. Finding out what assets a person had used to be a fairly simple task. The process...
Levi’s Serious Injury team recover £100,000s for clients
Debra Woolfson and her serious injury team have recently enjoyed major success in settling claims for clients* who have suffered because others have not acted as they should have done. While the personal injury team has recovered £100,000s for our clients, the team...
New partner announcement: Gemma Horner
We are delighted to confirm the promotion of Gemma Horner to partner in our highly respected dispute resolution team. The promotion brings the firm’s total number of partners to 12. Gemma has been with Levi since she qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Altogether, Gemma...
Christmas fundraising for Yorkshire Children’s Charity
This Christmas, the team at Levi Solicitors has been busy fundraising for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. Yorkshire Children’s Charity works to support disadvantaged children across the region. Providing financial support, specialist equipment and Christmas gifts to...
Connor’s half marathon success for SADS UK
Trainee Solicitor, Connor King and his sister-in-law, Abi, ran a half marathon in November for charity. He took on the Conwy Half Marathon on 19 November, raising money to support research into Sudden Arrhythmic/Adult Death Syndrome UK (SADS UK). Fundraising for this...
Team success at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023
Levi Solicitors won the Private Client Team of the Year - Boutique award at the sixth annual British Wills and Probate Awards in October.The awards were hosted in Manchester by broadcaster Jennie Bond, recognising and celebrating excellence in the wills...
We speak your language
At Levi Solicitors LLP, understanding your needs and queries is paramount. We are proud that we can offer staff who can speak many different languages. So, if you’re not comfortable speaking in English, we may be able to offer you a solicitor who can speak to you in...
Relief for landlords as Government delays the no-fault eviction ban
The Renters (Reform) Bill introduced a proposal to ban so-called “no-fault evictions”. During discussions on the Bill in the House of Commons this week, the government revealed that it intends to delay introducing the proposals until the courts have been reformed. It...
How to protect children when making your will
Creating a will is a crucial step in planning for the future. And if you have children, protecting them will be at the forefront of your mind. Making provisions for your children in your will ensures that their financial and guardianship needs are met in the event of...
Correcting a mistake in a contract
We have all been there. You have agreed a contract, which can be a lengthy process in itself, only to realise there is a mistake in the contract. When mistakes happen they can cause issues even with the most solid agreements. These mistakes can sometimes be a...
Court proceedings: Self-represent or instruct a solicitor?
If you are involved in a legal dispute, you may be considering whether to instruct solicitors or to self-represent. It is not mandatory to instruct a solicitor or direct access barrister to represent you in court. You can represent yourself in many courts, as a...
Levi Solicitors bolsters team with series of appointments and promotions
Levi Solicitors has strengthened its team with new appointments and promotions across the firm. Lee Daniels has joined as our new Conveyancing Manager in the Residential Conveyancing team to meet the needs of the firm’s expanding workload and increasing client base....
Over 1,500 miles covered for Andy’s Man Club
The team at Levi Solicitors embarked on a month-long charity challenge throughout September. The challenge saw 28 colleagues walking, running, cycling, stepping and clocking up a total of 1,504 MILES throughout September in aid of Andy's Man Club. With suicide rates...
Levi sponsors rugby player, Chanelle for a second season
We are extremely proud to announce we are a direct sponsor for the second year for Chanelle Rushforth, who plays rugby for Barnsley Ladies. Having completed her training contract with us earlier this month, Chanelle is now a solicitor in our conveyancing department....
Levi Solicitors Supports St Gemma’s Hospice’s Make A Will Month
This October, we are proud to be partnering with St Gemma’s Hospice to support their Make a Will month. | How does it work? The aim is to raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice, so it is suggested that you make a will, and give a donation to the Hospice in your will. In...
New Research Shows Demand For Downsizing
According to new research, a third of people moving house in the current market are downsizing. However, the increase in interest and mortgage rates were not the main driver behind the decision to move a smaller house. Quickmove Properties surveyed around 7,000 UK...
Update on the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent. The new Act has been designed to make it easier for staff to appeal for a more flexible approach to working patterns from day one of employment. The Act makes the following changes to...
Fixed Recoverable Costs
From the 1 October 2023 the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime will extended for claims up to £100,000 and the extension will take effect through changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). This means that only a fixed amount of costs (as set out in the tables...
Levi Solicitors appoints new Head of HR & Talent Acquisition
Levi Solicitors has appointed Andrea Wilby as Head of HR & Talent Acquisition. Andrea joins Levi’s management team to work with partners and staff on recruitment, retention and all our people development needs. She has over 20 years’ experience and has held senior...
Shortlisted at the British Wills and Probate Awards
We are delighted to share the news that we have been shortlisted at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. The awards were introduced in 2018 and have become a mainstay of the wills and probate sector, highlighting achievement, and recognising excellence in the...
Why should I avoid unqualified will writers?
We always advise that it is best to instruct a specialist wills solicitor to prepare your will. This is because using unqualified, rogue will writers can be risky and potentially harmful for several reasons. Here are some key reasons why you should avoid using...
Solicitors clock up miles for ANDYSMANCLUB
The team at Levi Solicitors embark on a month-long charity challenge throughout September. The challenge will see 26 colleagues walking, running, cycling and finding other ways to reach their goal of clocking up 89 miles before the end of September. We have picked 89...
Levi Solicitors shortlisted for three Yorkshire Legal Awards
Levi Solicitors are shortlisted for three awards at the 2023 Yorkshire Legal Awards: Law Firm of the Year: Small, Residential Property and Private Client. The Yorkshire Legal Awards brings together the region’s legal community to recognise and celebrate its many...
Avoiding an Inheritance Dispute
In the aftermath of losing a loved one, an inheritance dispute can be a daunting and emotionally draining experience for any family. Disputes over assets, property, and money can escalate quickly, causing rifts among family members and creating lasting damage....
New Partner Announcement
Levi Solicitors is delighted to confirm the promotion of Waseem Afzal to partner in the firm’s highly respected residential conveyancing team. The promotion, effective 1 August 2023, brings the total number of partners to 12. Waseem has been with the firm since 2019....