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The Dangers of Working at Height

Working at Height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries.

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in recovering damages from the Metropolitan Police

Jan 2025

Criminal Blog

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in recovering damages from the Metropolitan Police

Edwards Duthie Shamash acted for Mr Simon Matthews who was arrested and detained by the police without any justification. He was held in custody for 24 hours until…

Shaun Murphy

The Most Common Causes of Forklift Accidents

Dec 2024

The Most Common Causes of Forklift Accidents

The operation of forklift trucks is generally covered by various pieces of legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Unfortunately, forklift trucks are involved…

Dec 2024

Supporting our local communities

At Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, we’re proud to support our local communities! This year, our team supported a Christmas Appeal for families in the Ilford area that…

Nov 2024

5 Signs of Spinal Cord Injury

The spinal cord relays messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Layers of tissue and a column of vertebrae (spinal bones) surround and protect…

Edwards Duthie Shamash in Chambers & Partners 2025

Edwards Duthie Shamash in Chambers & Partners 2025

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare – UK-wide Ranked in Band 3 What the Team is Known For Edwards Duthie Shamash has a respected team frequently instructed…

8 Signs of Possible Traumatic Brain Injury

8 Signs of Possible Traumatic Brain Injury

Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while other physical and psychological effects may appear days or weeks later.

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Court of Protection Department in The Legal 500 2025

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Court of Protection Department in The Legal 500 2025

The team at Edwards Duthie Shamash is ‘consistently excellent with a sharp and diligent eye for detail’. With Melissa Law at the helm, it continues to be instructed in complex health…

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Criminal Department in The Legal 500 2025

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Criminal Department in The Legal 500 2025

Edwards Duthie Shamash, a very diverse practice, brings a personal touch to their legal aid and private clients by offering a wide range of foreign languages, including…

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in a claim against the Metropolitan Police

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in a claim against the Metropolitan Police

Edwards Duthie Shamash successfully concluded a claim for damages against the Metropolitan Police who were responsible for an assault and unlawful imprisonment of a 19 year old…

The Importance of Ladder Safety on Construction Sites

The Importance of Ladder Safety on Construction Sites

Workers use ladders in various areas of work including construction, maintenance, roofing and agricultural.

Michael Bonehill OBE invited as Guest of Honour to the opening of the East London Black Women’s Organisation

Michael Bonehill OBE invited as Guest of Honour to the opening of the East London Black Women’s Organisation

Michael Bonehill has been invited to the opening of a facility for the East London Black Women’s Organisation which he helped them to acquire. This is just…

The passing of Simon Mullings

It is with enormous sadness that we have learned of the passing of our former colleague and friend, Simon (Spike) Mullings. Simon worked for EDS for over…

The 5 Most Common Ways Your Employer Places You in Danger on a Building Site

Aug 2024

The 5 Most Common Ways Your Employer Places You in Danger on a Building Site

Accidents and injuries sustained on construction sites can have serious consequences