Monthly Archives: January 2010

Law Firm of the Year Nomination

January 21, 2010

We are thrilled to be nominated as Law Firm of the Year (small) at the Inaugural Manchester Legal Awards being run by the Manchester Law Society.

Manchester Legal Awards Finalist 2010The event to be held on 4th March includes "some…

Geraldine gives evidence to Iraq Inquiry

January 19, 2010

The appearance of Geoff Hoon at the Iraq Inquiry has prompted Geraldine to submit evidence.

Geraldine has acted for the families of many soldiers who died in Iraq on a pro-bono basis including Lance Corporal The Horse, Matty Hull and Marines who died in a Sea Knight, March 2003. She also acted for the widow of Sergeant Steven Roberts, the first British solider to die in Iraq, in March 2003.…

Inquest into Gulf War Syndrome

January 8, 2010

The Inquest of Lance Corporal Stuart Dyson who died due to exposure to Depleted uranium whilst serving in the first Gulf War has been featured in the Inquest Law Journal

The Inquest was held on 10 September 2009 before a Jury.

The Jury heard evidence from the eminent scientist Professor Chris Busby. The Jury concluded that it was more likely than…

Janet Reed MBE

January 4, 2010

Our good friend Janet, Senior Social Worker at Headley Court MOD Rehab Centre has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List.

We are delighted that tireless work of Janet and her team has been recognised.  Both Geraldine and Paul attend Legal Clinics in Janets Department and have worked with Janet for nearly 20 years.  Her devotion to soldiers with all manner of injuries…