– Use of anti-malaria drug Lariam to end – except in very restricted cases – MoD has a duty of care in relation to the provision of drugs for service personnel abroad – MoD has failed to strike the right balance between protecting personnel from malaria and the potentially catastrophic side effects of Lariam The…
Hilary Meredith, CEO of Hilary Meredith Solicitors, has been appointed as a visiting senior lecturer by the University of Chester’s Westminster Centre for Research and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing. https://www.chester.ac.uk/node/36179 The Westminster Centre for Research and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing supports the military through innovative and high quality research, educational provision and community engagement. Commenting…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd has appointed Mark Farrell as Managing Director. Mark, who joined the firm last year as Operations Director, has extensive experience in the legal, claims management and financial services sectors. Previous roles include CEO at Beresfords Solicitors and Managing Director at Capita. He also has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having…
Due to recent press interest in Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCIs) affecting military personnel, we have compiled a list of recommendations for those who are serving or are about to serve in areas where the conditions could encourage the onset of NFCIs: HOW TO PREVENT NON-FREEZING COLD INJURIES Limit exposure Keep feet and hands as dry…
I am delighted Philippa Tuckman has joined us from Bolton Burdon Kemp and welcome her to the firm. Philippa brings a wealth of experience particularly in clinical negligence work but a huge background in military claims. We are all very excited to have her on board – and are particularly looking forward to working with…
Think you might be arrested for questioning? There are a number of current investigations that may affect serving and former members of the armed forces. These include the Bloody Sunday investigation by the PSNI, NI historical inquiries and the legacy inquests, Iraq historical allegations (IHAT) and more recently Op Northmoor (investigating Afghanistan allegations). Investigation procedures…
Clare Stevens and Hannah Ashcroft of Hilary Meredith Solicitors have represented the family of Captain Thomas Clarke at the inquest before HM Coroner for Oxford into the tragic deaths of Captain Thomas Clarke, Warrant Officer Class 2 Spencer Faulkner, Flight Lieutenant Rakesh Chauhan, Corporal James Walters and Lance Corporal Oliver Thomas. The family have released…
Paralympian Jamie Burdekin, sponsored by Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd, has claimed his second major wheelchair tennis doubles title of 2016 partnering fellow Brit Andy Lapthorne after the pair won the quad doubles at the Pensacola Open in Florida on Sunday. The Brits are now aiming for more success this week as they head to the…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has relocated its London office to 1 Mitre Court, Inner Temple EC4Y 7BS. Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court in London, along with Gray’s Inn, Lincoln’s Inn, and the Middle Temple. It is located in the wider Temple area of the capital, near the Royal Courts of Justice, and within the City of London. The history of the…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd has expanded its service offering with the launch of a Family Law department. Already regarded as the UK’s leading Military law firm and Personal injury specialists, the firm has appointed highly regarded solicitor Paul Reay to head up its new team. Paul, who joins the firm from Lewis Rodgers Solicitors, is…
Failings that led to the deaths of three SAS reservists in the Brecon Beacons amounted to “criminal recklessness” on the part of Britain’s military, a leading lawyer has told a parliamentary inquiry. An inquest found that Lance Corporal Edward Maher, Lance Corporal Craig Roberts and Corporal James Dunsby died as a result of negligence on…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd believes that the failings which led to the deaths of three SAS reservists in the Brecon Beacons amounted to “criminal recklessness”. L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on a 16-mile march in 2013. In written evidence, Hilary Meredith Solicitors told a…
Jamie Burdekin and his partner Andy Lapthorne were narrowly beaten by the US partnership of Nick Taylor and David Wagner in the 2015 UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters on Saturday in California. In a thrilling final, Jamie and Andy, second seeds going into the tournament, went down 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 against the two highly experienced Americans. …
The grim reality of life on Civvy Street for former members of the UK armed forces is laid bare today in a startling new survey. Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd contacted 809 members of the armed forces who have been injured in service since. The findings paint a bleak picture of service personnel being medically discharged…
This report based on a survey to our military clients highlights the grim reality of life on Civvy Street for former members of UK Armed Forces. Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd contacted 809 military service personnel who have suffered an injury while serving in the armed forces. The contact details were taken from the firm’s database. The…
Hilary Meredith, CEO and founder of Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd, has been invited to judge the 2016 Modern Claims Awards. The Modern Claims Awards, now in their second year, were launched to celebrate cross-industry talent and success. The Awards were launched in 2015 following the huge success of Modern Claims Magazine and the Modern Claims…
Lord Janner, who is accused of 22 counts of sexual abuse against boys aged 16 and under, dating from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, was ordered to attend a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court where, despite Lord Janner purportedly suffering from severe dementia, the Chief Magistrate ruled that his attendance was mandatory. This Order followed…
The manufacturer of Lariam, a drug that has been blamed for causing suicides and illnesses among Irish soldiers, has agreed to pay a settlement for the first time in a case taken against it in Ireland. The Select Defence Committee has also this week published the MoD’s response to its letter regarding Lariam. The Committee…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd has cautiously welcomed the news that military chiefs have been ordered to carry out two inquiries after the deaths of three men on the Brecon Beacons in 2013. L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on the 16-mile march. The inquiries will see if…