Former soldier Wayne Bass, who lost his legal claim against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after contracting Q fever in Afghanistan, has been granted permission to Appeal. Mr Bass’ solicitor, Dianne Yates from specialist military law firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors, confirmed that the Appeal is listed to be heard on 5 and 6 December 2019…
The Government has dropped plans to protect military veterans from prosecution in Monday’s Queen’s Speech, according to reports over the weekend. Reacting to the news, Hilary Meredith, Chair of Hilary Meredith Solicitors and Visiting Professor of Law and Veterans’ Affairs at the University of Chester said: “I am dismayed by the lack of…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors is backing a new campaign by Help for Heroes calling for the Government to commission an independent review of the medical discharge process. Help for Heroes is calling for an independent review of the discharge process which was described as “negative” by 70% of veterans it spoke to in a new survey. More…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has achieved its highest ever rankings in leading legal directory, The Legal 500, published today. Hilary Meredith is ranked as a Band 1 Leading Individual for Claimant Personal Injury in the North West, while Sinead Cartwright, Dianne Yates and Simon Quinn are named as other key lawyers. The Legal 500 says: “Niche…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has become a founder member of the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO). ACSO has been established as a not-for-profit membership body to represent the interests of consumers as claimants in the civil justice system. By engaging with policymakers, regulators, wider industry and the media, ACSO works to ensure there is a…
Hilary Meredith is a guest speaker at today’s Cheshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Symposium at the University of Chester. As Visiting Professor of Law and Veterans’ Affairs at the University of Chester’s Westminster Centre, Hilary will be speaking at 2pm on the legal support available to veterans. During her address, Hilary will refer to the…
On Friday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a statement in response to an article in The Times regarding proposals for a civil litigation longstop. Defence in the media: Armed forces recruitment and compensation claims Commenting on the MoD’s statement, Hilary Meredith, Chair of Hilary Meredith Solicitors said: “It is clear that the MoD is…
In a tragedy with chilling parallels for service personnel who were prescribed Lariam by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), there is growing concern that the death of Cambridge University student Alana Cutland – who threw herself from a small plane as it flew above Madagascar – might have been the result of a psychotic episode…
MPs have said that a “disproportionate” number of female and ethnic minority personnel in the armed forces file internal complaints. A Commons Defence Committee report said the number of complaints, which often allege discrimination, bullying and harassment, was a “serious concern”. The report published on Wednesday said there was “no clear data” to suggest why,…
The Ministry of Defence today stands accused of betraying thousands of troops who have served their country on deployments abroad by introducing “back door” legislation to prevent them from seeking legal redress for life-changing injuries. Under section 11 of the Limitation Act 1980, personal injury claims (including PTSD) must normally be brought within three years…
Hilary Meredith has been shortlisted for the Woman Solicitor of the Year accolade at the 2019 Law Society Excellence Awards. The Law Society Excellence Awards have been celebrating the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes across England and Wales for the past 12 years. The expert judges…
A Legal Assistant at Hilary Meredith Solicitors in Wilmslow has achieved a lifelong ambition and appeared in a New York show. Niamh Finan, who works in the firm’s clinical negligence team, successfully auditioned for Buried in December 2017. After getting the part, Niamh, from Cheadle Hulme, went on to perform in London, Leicester, the Edinburgh…
Solicitor Hilary Meredith, who acts for service personnel, veterans and their families and provided evidence to the Drawing a Line: Protecting Veterans by a Statute of Limitations Inquiry, believes the Defence Committee has missed an opportunity to end the “great betrayal of our veterans”. Commenting on today’s Defence Committee report, Ms Meredith, Chair of Hilary…
A 36-year-old man who was rendered tetraplegic after a horrific road traffic accident is set to realise his long-held ambition to become a barrister after being offered a pupillage in an innovative partnership between a law firm and barristers’ Chambers. Simon Arnold was involved in a serious road traffic accident in 2006, which rendered him…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors is delighted to sponsor Macclesfield Armed Forces Day on Saturday (29 June). Working with Cheshire Silk’s 106.9 the firm is urging everyone to show their support for the Men and Women who make up the Armed Forces Community, from currently serving troops to Service families, Veterans and Cadets. The Parade starts at…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors is delighted to sponsor Macclesfield Armed Forces Day on Saturday (29 June). Working with Cheshire Silk’s 106.9 the firm is urging everyone to show their support for the Men and Women who make up the Armed Forces Community, from currently serving troops to Service families, Veterans and Cadets. The Parade starts at…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has appointed war hero and best-selling author Brian Wood as an Ambassador for the firm. At the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a charge across open ground with insurgents firing at just five soldiers….
Hilary Meredith, who provided evidence to Parliament’s Statute of Limitations – Veterans Protections Inquiry, has welcomed news that Defence Secretary Penny Mourdant wants to extend protection to troops from repeated investigations into historical allegations to cover veterans of Northern Ireland. Penny Mordaunt said she feared the Government was in danger of repeating the mistakes of…
Former soldier Wayne Bass, who lost his legal claim against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after contracting Q fever in Afghanistan, has confirmed he is seeking permission to Appeal and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover his legal fees. Mr Bass believes the MoD breached its duty of care by failing him to provide…
In a landmark case against the Ministry of Defence, NHS and police, Hilary Meredith Solicitors is representing the widow of a war veteran who committed suicide. Jo Jukes says her husband Dave’s death could have been prevented if there was better communication between the agencies responsible for his mental health. Ms Jukes is the first…