Category: Edwards Duthie Shamash News

Edwards Duthie Shamash secure acquittal in child murder trial

The loss of a child can be a traumatic experience for any parent. To be accused of being responsible for the child’s death can be the stuff…

Shaun Murphy

Fraud and Identity Theft

We successfully acted for a client who found that his inheritance was being stolen from him

Shaun Murphy

Civil Liberties and Prisoners’ Rights

Being detained in a prison can be a traumatic experience.

Shaun Murphy

Shabaz Ahmed secures acquittal for Murder at the Central Criminal Court

Shabaz Ahmed secures acquittal for Murder at the Central Criminal Court Following a four-week trial at the Old Bailey Shabaz Ahmed secured the acquittal of a 21-year-old…

Shabaz Ahmed

Edwards Duthie Shamash ranked in the Legal 500

Edwards Duthie Shamash have been ranked in 4 different areas with 8 solicitors recognised and recommended as experts in their particular field.

Rakesh Bhasin

What is the role of a litigation friend?

A litigation friend is someone who makes decisions about a court case on behalf of someone who is unable to manage their case for themselves.

Injunctions to prevent an unlawful trespass

Claims against a neighbour for encroachment on your land are not without complications. Litigation can be the option of last resort. If you encounter such difficulties, Edwards Duthie…

Shaun Murphy

Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)

Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), which has been celebrated by the firm and wider community.

Anna Orpwood

Property Purchase Problems you may encounter

Having dealt with a range of residential purchase transactions, I have seen many pitfalls, and problems that can arise. Most issues can be resolved, however some can derail a property transaction.

Daveena Seepaul

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: the blame game is over

It has been confirmed by Secretary of State for Justice, following a Parliamentary question raised on 7th June 2021 that the widely anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 6th April 2022.

Anna Orpwood takes part in “A Portrait of the High Street”

For hundreds of years, the high street has been the centre of communities throughout Britain

Anna Orpwood

False statements about politics will not void an election – and a warning on reasonable belief

A High Court election petition did not result in the annulment of the election in question because, although the Respondent election winner was shown to have included…

HPCDS proposals: Early legal advice before the possession hearing

Latest HPCDS proposals The consultation on the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme has recently closed. Here, Simon Mullings analyses a key proposal to offer early legal advice…