Case Study: Tenant Wins £3,800 Deposit Dispute in Brighton Tenancy deposits are meant to provide security for both tenants and landlords. But when landlords fail to comply with strict legal rules, the consequences can be costly. In a recent case handled by our team at Phoenix Legal, a tenant in Brighton secured £3,800 in compensation […]
14 NHS Trusts Face Review Over Patient Safety Concerns It has been reported that 14 NHS trusts are to have their maternity services examined under the government’s ongoing review of maternity care in England. The review is chaired by Baroness Amos, who has acknowledged that it is “entirely unacceptable” that such an investigation is needed, […]
Successful Clinical Negligence Claim: £45,000 Secured for Child with Avoidable Hearing Loss Phoenix Legal Solicitors has successfully settled a clinical negligence claim on behalf of Miss C, who suffered avoidable hearing loss due to failings in her ENT care at the defendant hospital. After detailed investigation and expert legal representation, Phoenix Legal was able to […]
The New NHS League Tables: What Do They Mean and Do They Matter? The Government has published new league tables ranking NHS Trusts from best to worst. Separate tables cover acute trusts, non-acute trusts, and ambulance trusts. According to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the tables are intended to “inform the public and let them exercise […]
Industrial Disease and Illness: Your Guide to Making a Claim Industrial diseases remain a serious issue in England and Wales, especially for workers in high-risk industries. If you or a loved one has developed an illness due to unsafe working conditions or exposure to harmful substances, you may be entitled to compensation. At Phoenix Legal, […]
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Lowe v Charterhouse [2025]: What the Court of Appeal’s Decision Means for Tenancy Deposit Claims The Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment in Lowe v Charterhouse [2025]EWCACiv857, providing much-needed clarity on how far landlords and agents must go when serving tenancy deposit prescribed information under the Housing Act 2004. This case will […]
Operation Bramber – Police Investigation into Patient Care and Treatment at Hospitals in Sussex It was recently reported by the BBC that a woman in Sussex, Charlotte Smart, is calling for medical professionals to be suspended during police investigations to safeguard both patients and practitioners. It is understood that the woman’s mother “was paralysed and […]
How the UK Rental Deposit System Benefits Landlords Tenancy deposits are meant to protect both tenants and landlords, but recent findings show that the system doesn’t always work fairly in practice. Many tenants lose out on money they could reclaim, while landlords often benefit from gaps in the process. In our latest article published on […]
Yeovil Maternity Unit Scandal: Coroner Highlights Remote Working Risks After Baby’s Death As reported in the national press, a coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report highlighting the risks of NHS consultants working remotely and the impact this can have on patient safety. Deborah Archer, Area Coroner for Devon, Plymouth & Torbay, found […]
Phoenix Legal Solicitors Recovers £26,930 for a Social Housing Tenant in a Housing Disrepair Case Phoenix Legal Solicitors is proud to have successfully secured a total sum of £26,930.00 by way of judgment on behalf of a social housing tenant. This case underscores our ongoing commitment to holding landlords accountable and ensuring tenants live in […]
