The costs of clinical negligence continue to rise across the NHS, placing pressure on healthcare budgets and highlighting the importance of improving patient safety and accountability. According to the latest government data, clinical negligence claims now represent one of the fastest-growing expenses in the health service. Rising claim volumes and higher damages payouts have contributed…
Category: Settlement Agreements
Property Disputes: How We Helped Our Client Move Forward
At Austen Jones Solicitors, we understand how emotionally and legally challenging property disputes can be—especially for cohabiting couples going through a separation. One recent case involved a couple who jointly owned their home. When the relationship ended, our client wanted to sell the property, but their ex-partner refused. Legal proceedings were initiated and defended, but…
New Research Highlights Issues For Unmarried Couples
New research by the campaign body Resolution reveals a startling 47% of cohabiters are unaware of their lack of essential rights impacting asset division and childcare support in the event of a breakup. The body advocates for a change in cohabitation laws to reflect a modern society, witnessing a sharp rise in the number of…
What employees need to know about Settlement Agreements
Settlement Agreements (previously known as Compromise Agreements) are used to end an employment relationship in a mutually agreed manner. A Settlement Agreement will often be offered by an employer when the employer feels vulnerable i.e. when there is a dispute with the employee about his/her employment and its termination and the employer is concerned that…