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Posted 12 June 2019

Asbestos compensation for diffuse pleural thickening - the engineers story

A successful client story regarding compensation for asbestos exposure

Posted 29 March 2019

The asbestos lagger’s story - killed by asbestosis & lung cancer

John’s diseases were caused by asbestos exposure as a lagger and heating engineer for three different London/Essex employers, each heavily exposing…

Posted 29 March 2019

A carpenter’s story - £1/4 million mesothelioma claim

In this asbestos mesothelioma compensation claim we acted for Jean, the widow of Derek from Gillingham, Kent, a former carpenter…

Posted 19 February 2019

Misdiagnosis Medical Negligence Claim

When a hospital misdiagnosis leads to the death of an elderly patient, we aimed to reduce the stress on our…

Posted 18 January 2019

Employment Tribunal success | Breach of TUPE allegations

Successfully helping a client accused of breaching TUPE regulations, in a complex matter involving a bankrupt claimant.

Posted 11 January 2019

Employment Tribunal Success | Disputing employee status

Supporting our design and construction client in a claim brought by a contractor whose employee status was disputed.

Posted 30 October 2018

Our Personal Affairs team in action

Ensuring every need is met - whatever the size - and allowing individuals to remain safe and secure living the…

Posted 06 September 2018

Compensation for shoulder dislocation injury after slip

Four figure sum received in compensation claim for shoulder dislocation injury after slip at public house

Posted 03 July 2018

Settlement of multi-defendant asbestosis compensation claim

We successfully acted in an asbestos compensation claim for Eddie, a former glazer, against 5 former employers. He was diagnosed…

Posted 29 June 2018

Half a million mesothelioma claim settled for Chatham dockyard asbestos victim

David, a former ships’ fitter from the Chatham Royal Naval Dockyards had worked at the dockyards during the early 1970s, where…

Posted 16 April 2018

Injury claim for development of chronic pain syndrome

Miss Ritchie was a front seat passenger in a car, which was struck by another vehicle, resulting in a neck…

Posted 05 April 2018

Brachers Trust Corporation - Managing financial & personal affairs

Following a catastrophic brain injury, Brachers now manages Sarah's personal and financial affairs for her.

Posted 12 December 2017

Asbestos compensation claim - mesothelioma

Alan was a 64 year old printer from Rochester, Kent. He and his wife Barbara had been married for over…

Posted 12 December 2017

Asbestos compensation claim - mesothelioma not lung cancer

Grahame was a 63 year old former Chatham dockyards ships’ fitter from Gillingham who had been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.…

Posted 08 October 2017

Brachers recover £300,000 personal injury compensation for work stress victim

After a 10 year battle in a work stress personal injury claim Brachers finally secured fair compensation and justice for…

Posted 26 September 2017

Redundancy claim

Posted 16 August 2017

Trade Union Recognition

The Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) made an application to the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for compulsory…

Posted 11 August 2017

The European Works Council Election

We acted for an international manufacturing business in the automotive industry.

Posted 11 August 2017

The High Value TUPE Claim

We acted for an international manufacturing business in the automotive industry.

Posted 08 August 2017

Sex discrimination in the workplace

The employee, who was the only female employee employed in a department of our client’s business, brought a claim of sex…

Posted 08 August 2017

The alleged breach of restrictions following termination of employment

Our client, the employee, was accused of breaching a number of fiduciary duties and contractual obligations both during and after…

Posted 21 July 2017

Constructive Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination and Whistleblowing

Posted 12 May 2017

Mesothelioma asbestos compensation BP oil refinery worker

Tragically, Mike from Rochester, Medway, Kent was diagnosed at Medway Hospital with fatal sarcomatoid mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. He…

Posted 06 April 2017

Future-Proofing: Brachers role in the growth and success of the Hadlow Group

Posted 28 March 2017

The key legal considerations when hiring out your venue

Posted 08 March 2017

Spring Budget 2017

Posted 08 March 2017

Latest on business rates following 2017 Budget

Posted 03 March 2017

Unclaimed assets total £1billion

Posted 02 March 2017

Effective child maintenance payments

Posted 15 February 2017

Defended Divorce is it ‘Just?’

Posted 09 February 2017

Draft guidance on managing gender pay reporting

Posted 07 February 2017

Time off work to attend religious festivals – Discrimination or not?

Posted 23 January 2017

Supreme Court offers little substantial guidance on reasonable adjustments duty

Posted 16 January 2017

Do your business’ employment documents reflect the reality of the situation?

Posted 13 January 2017

British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 2016 shows sustained uptick

Posted 06 January 2017

What is on the horizon for employment law in 2017 and how can employers prepare?

Posted 29 November 2016

Holistic financial planning approach

Margaret had inherited a large capital sum from her late father’s estate. She was keen to utilise the capital to help…

Posted 11 November 2016

Self-employed worker accident claim against occupier

Brachers acted in a personal injury claim for a 68 year old self-employed painter and decorator (Mr R) from Dartford,…

Posted 11 November 2016

Mesothelioma asbestos compensation for cable engineer’s widow

We first met Michael and his wife Susan fourteen months after his mesothelioma diagnosis at our Medway asbestos compensation clinic.…

Posted 26 July 2016

Tripping accident - shoulder fracture treatment & compensation

Posted 22 July 2016

Tripping accident- compensation for knee injury despite council denials

Posted 06 June 2016

Compensation for cruise holiday tripping accident

Mrs R fractured her ankle in a tripping accident on holiday on a cruise ship. She was in the canteen…

Posted 27 May 2016

Spinal & psychiatric injury claim from accident at work

Mr R from Chatham, Medway, Kent was injured in an accident at work as a mini bus driver, transporting patients…

Posted 19 April 2016

Passenger’s spinal injury compensation after sudden braking

Posted 03 April 2016

Amputation injury victim - we help find him a new career and get compensation

Daniel (in his early 20s) from Minster made a successful compensation claim for an amputation injury suffered when working as…

Posted 11 March 2016

Compensatory limits to increase

Posted 11 March 2016

Tribunals’ Annual Report – What significant changes has the last year brought to Employment law?

Posted 11 March 2016

Discontinuing childcare vouchers during maternity leave was not discriminatory

Posted 03 March 2016

Mohamud -v- WM Morrisons Supermarkets PLC – A Landmark decision on Vicarious Liability

Posted 01 March 2016

Pension auto-enrolment triggers and qualifying earnings bands announced

Posted 18 February 2016

Trader unfairly dismissed despite allegedly sharing confidential information

Posted 16 February 2016

Lifting heavy weights as part of warehouse work can be “normal day to day activities”

Posted 15 February 2016

Gender pay reporting – regulations intended to come into force in October 2016

Posted 08 February 2016

Mesothelioma asbestos compensation for electrician’s widow

George from Rochester tragically died of mesothelioma due to his asbestos exposure following over 40 years working for Seeboard as…

Posted 05 February 2016

Government publishes draft legislation introducing apprenticeship levy

Posted 29 January 2016

The National Living Wage will apply to workers aged over 25 years from 1 April 2016

Posted 29 January 2016

New code of practice on Smart Working introduced

Posted 29 January 2016

Government to get access to NHS sick note records

Posted 03 January 2016

Commercial and NHS Contracts Team Experience

Posted 03 January 2016

Employment & HR for GPs Team Experience

Posted 03 January 2016

GP Premises Team Experience

Posted 05 November 2015

Medway plumber’s industrial disease claim

The mesothelioma was thought to have been caused by unprotected exposure to asbestos lagging in his employment as a plumber/central…

Posted 19 August 2015

Medway asbestos disease lung cancer compensation

John from Sittingbourne was in his 60s when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at Medway Hospital. It…

Posted 05 August 2015

Low Pay Commission consultation on national minimum wage rates

At the end of July the Low Pay Commission (LPC) opened a consultation seeking views on the proposed changes to…

Posted 04 August 2015

HMRC published discussion document to improve efficiency of IR35 tax arrangements

Posted 31 July 2015

Government launch a consultation on preventing misuse of the term “apprentice” and “apprenticeship”

The Government has defined the key characteristics of an approved English apprenticeship to ensure that these deliver key outcomes, real…

Posted 29 July 2015

Jeremy Corbyn has released his ‘Working with Women’ manifesto

Jeremy Corbyn, now one of the front runners in the leadership race, has today vowed to tackle ‘everyday sexism’ if he…

Posted 21 July 2015

Consultation on temporary workers covering strike workers

There are currently regulations in place which prevent agencies from supplying companies with temporary workers to cover for striking workers…

Posted 15 July 2015

Government launches plan to limit strikes

The government today (15 July 2015) has introduced reforms to strengthen strike laws.

Posted 13 July 2015

Employers impacted by Operation Stack – what can you do?

So far it has not been a good summer of the roads with severe disruption caused in Kent by Operation…

Posted 28 April 2015

“Making a Difference” - Dan & Mary

Posted 28 April 2015

“Educating Kent” - Hadlow College

Posted 28 April 2015

“Counting Down To Success” - Watchfinder

Posted 28 April 2015

“All Wrapped Up” - London Fancy Box

Posted 28 April 2015

“A Tasty Deal” - Kent Crisps

Posted 28 April 2015

“A Healthy Future” - Benenden Hospital

Posted 14 January 2015

Research reveals one in five couples are planning to start divorce proceedings in January 2015

A recent survey has found that one in five couples are planning to start divorce proceedings in January 2015.

Posted 06 January 2015

When it comes to divorce, does age matter?

The simple answer to this question is yes the procedures and processes would be the same for both a couple…

Posted 29 June 2018

Client Story

Half a million mesothelioma claim settled for Chatham dockyard asbestos victim

Posted 16 April 2018

Client Story

Injury claim for development of chronic pain syndrome

Posted 05 April 2018

Client Story

Brachers Trust Corporation - Managing financial & personal affairs

Posted 12 December 2017

Client Story

Asbestos compensation claim - mesothelioma