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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme was introduced to compensate innocent victims of violent crimes who have no recourse to compensation against the assailant, usually because the assailant has no monies or properties with which to compensate their victim.

Many individuals who develop RSI as a result of their employment may accept this as an inevitable part of their work. However, employers have a duty to assess, control and manage foreseeable risks in the workplace. If they fail to do so and their employees subsequently develop RSI, they may be liable for negligence.

The Private Family Law Team at Tilly Bailey & Irvine have been nominated for three awards at the Northern Law Awards - Lawyer of the Year, Rising Star, and Team of the Year.

Jessica Inman, Solicitor within our Private Family Law Team discusses the common misconceptions in divorce proceedings.

As the weather gets warmer, everyone is looking forward to their summer holidays. Most of us (especially those with school children) will be patiently waiting for the six weeks school holiday to finally be able to enjoy their long-awaited holiday abroad. Whilst most of us will have an enjoyable time, some of us may not be as fortunate and could fall ill, ruining the holiday.

When elderly loved ones become unwell, whether that be because of mental health or physical concerns, families often have difficult and important decisions to make about future care.

Quality is the watchword for Tilly Bailey & Irvine’s Commercial Law Team, based at the firm’s offices at Wynyard Business Park. Building on consolidations and recruitment to create a first-class team of commercially minded lawyers, the group goes from strength to strength.

The daily and annual boarder fees for independent schools have become increasingly expensive over the last few years. This represents a substantial financial commitment over the education of a child, and often has to be considered when negotiating a financial settlement after divorce or separation.

Penny Williams, paralegal within our personal injury team discusses a case study of a compensation claim for injuries sustained due to exposure to dangerous chemicals within the workplace, and explains how Tilly Bailey & Irvine can help.