Stewart Burrows, partner and head of dispute resolution and litigation at SAS Daniels discusses various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to prevent a trial going to court. Although ADR is not currently deemed as mandatory, the court encourages parties to a dispute to attempt settlement by ADR, the advantage being it will save both time and money. There are various types of ADR available, the most common being: Joint settlement meeting The parties can engage in a joint meeting, often informal, to discuss the issues pertinent to the dispute, either before or after a court claim has been issued. The […]

Divorce doesn’t just end a relationship — it unravels a long-held identity. In that unraveling lies … More the first real chance to feel, reflect and rebuild. Many men begin engaging with their emotions only after a significant disruption, most commonly divorce. This shift often follows a loss of previously effective coping mechanisms like work or distraction. The delay is not due to a lack of emotion but reflects sociocultural norms that discourage emotional expression in men. From early development, boys are often taught to associate vulnerability with weakness and stoicism with strength. In heterosexual relationships, this can lead to […]

Shareholder claims under sections 90 and 90A of FSMA relating to misleading statements on the market are on the rise As shareholders continue to expect greater transparency and proper redress from securities issuers, there has been a surge of interest in pursuing securities litigation under section 90 and section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The development of a strong litigation funding market, availability of after-the-event insurance and the increasing popularity of group litigation has created the perfect environment for the growth of securities litigation, and as a result, more and more claims are coming to […]

I remember walking through my neighborhood one chilly afternoon, coffee in hand, sunglasses on even though the sun had dipped low. I was hoping no one would see the tears quietly slipping down my face. From the outside, I looked like a woman deep in thought. But inside, I was unraveling. ‘Is my marriage over?’ I kept asking myself. I wasn’t sure if my marriage was over, or if I was just falling apart. I didn’t recognize myself anymore—not in the mirror, not in my marriage, and not in the quiet moments when I could no longer deny the aching […]

By SHANIA OBRIEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:42, 23 April 2025 | Updated: 02:42, 23 April 2025 A leading psychologist has revealed the four toxic behaviours that can destroy a relationship – and one small facial expression that could be a clear predictor of divorce. Dr John Gottman, a marriage and family counsellor and founder of the Gottman Institute, conducted one of the largest long-term studies on relationships ever undertaken. Through his extensive research, he identified criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling as the key conversation patterns that consistently ruin romantic relationships – calling them the ‘Four Horsemen of the […]

Another claims firm in the north west has gone under after ramping up its work in progress in the past year. Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Limited appointed administrators earlier this month, according to Companies House records. But the firm is understood to still be in operation as a different entity. NJS Law Limited was incorporated in 2023 and has a single active director, Justine Sutton. She is director and compliance officer with NJS Law, although she continues to be listed as a director with Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Limited. Neither Sutton nor the administrators from insolvency practice RSM UK have responded […]