Posted by Gareth Williams, Partner
London Housing Commission calls for stamp duty to be devolved
Powers for setting certain taxes – including stamp duty – should be devolved to the Mayor of London, it has been suggested.
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Oxfordshire Business Barometer – issue 14 [January 2015]
Posted by Natalie Birrell,
The Oxfordshire Business Barometer is a quarterly survey designed to provide an insight into what it’s like to do business in the county, showcase best practice and highlight some of the challenges. It is run by Withy King in association …
Withy King specialist wins Bath Solicitor of the Year
Posted by Ali Cloak, Senior Associate
A clinical negligence specialist has won the Bath Solicitor of the Year award at a ceremony in Bristol attended by over 300 law firm representatives and committee dignitaries. Ali Cloak, a solicitor in the Medical Negligence team at Withy King, won …
Withy King acquires Edward Pilling & Co
Posted by Tom Gilman, Partner
Royds Withy King acquired Headington based Edward Pilling & Co in 2014. Partner, Tom Gilman said, “We remain committed to Edward’s clients in Headington and the surrounding area, so whether you’re a new client or worked with Edward in the …
5 common effects of brain injury
Posted by Stuart Brazington, Partner
Our brains control who we are, how we exist and choose to live. When the brain suffers even mild trauma, it often ceases to function as it did before the trauma. Stuart Brazington, head of Royds Withy King’s Brain Injury team, explains a few common problems that he and his team have noticed after years of dealing with and acting for brain injured clients.
Government’s plans for mesothelioma claims unlawful
Posted by Helen Childs, Partner
Asbestos support groups have succeeded in a legal challenge of the Government’s plans which would have lead to terminally ill mesothelioma sufferers and their bereaved families losing up to 25% of their compensation.
Brain injured man ends 150 mile walking challenge at Blenheim Palace
Posted by Tracy Norris-Evans, Partner
An Oxfordshire man who suffered a severe brain injury when he was 14, has successfully completed a 10 month challenge, walking 150 miles to raise money for the charities closest to his heart. Martin Black of Long Hanborough walked the …
Withy King supports Mouth & Foot Painting Artist Keith Jansz
Posted by Ian Carrier, Partner
For the month of June, Withy King’s Oxford office is hosting an exhibition for the artist Keith Jansz, who is a member artist of the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists. Nearly 20 years ago, Keith suffered a broken neck in …