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…
Last Saturday representatives from Millwall presented personnel from Headley Court with a cheque for £36,905.85 – the money raised since the club announced it would support the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre by playing against Brentford in unique, one-off camouflage shirts back in November 2014. The initiative, which also marked the 100th anniversary of the outbreak…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has successfully represented the claimant in resisting an appeal by the Ministry of Defence against the judgment of HHJ Horton. Kevin Lillington, the claimant, was injured whilst on a promotional course in the Army. The MOD contested all issues at trial and then appealed the damages and a finding that he would…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors is delighted to support Cheshire’s most prestigious charity ball, with a silver sponsorship of the Crème de la Crème Ball. Following on from the success of last year’s event, which featured on Prime Time TV Show The Real Housewives of Cheshire, the Crème de la Crème Ball will take place on Saturday…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors to delighted to support Caudwell Children’s first Ladies Lunch. “As a firm we have a long-standing reputation for supporting women and families through times of crisis – whether it’s injury caused at home, in the workplace or on the roads,” said Hilary Meredith, CEO at Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd. “We understand that…
On 16 September 2015, the Tower of London will be the spectacular backdrop for celebrations to mark the Queen becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history – and Hilary Meredith Solicitors is delighted to be a sponsor of the event. The For Queen & Country fundraising evening will be attended by 450 guests with…
Great Britain’s Jamie Burdekin is delighted to announce his renewed key sponsor partnership with Wilmslow based law firm, Hilary Meredith Solicitors. The partnership which has run since before London 2012 sees a new partnership deal signed ahead of Rio 2016. Since London 2012, the partnership has seen Jamie win several world titles across the past…